# Welcome to Beyond Compare

Beyond Compare is a utility for comparing files and folders. It can help you find and reconcile differences in source code, folders, images and data, even if your files are contained in zip archive files or on remote services (e.g. FTP sites). It can synchronize your folders, and validate your copies. Beyond Compare seamlessly coordinates the entire comparison job, from the folder structure down to individual differences in files. Specialized file views communicate difference info back to the folder session, helping you quickly concentrate on important differences. Beyond Compare remembers your various sessions so that you can come back to the same comparison job time after time. This document describes both the Standard and Pro editions of Beyond Compare. Features that are only available in the Pro edition are indicated by this green icon: Beyond Compare is available for computers running Windows, macOS and Linux. Items in this document that refer to a specific platform are indicated by these icons: