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Beyond Compare uses file formats to specify how certain types of files are to be handled. For example, files with a .jpg or .png extension are associated with Picture Compare, while .c and .cpp files are recognized as having C/C++ syntax and are handled by Text Compare. You can modify the built-in file formats or create your own.
File formats determine:
| · | The type of viewer used for visual comparison |
| · | What conversion, if any, should be performed before and after comparison |
| · | The syntax, or grammar, of the file's content |
| · | Case sensitivity of grammar elements |
| · | Line weights to help the alignment process |
File formats primarily control how the file viewers handle your files, but they can also affect how a Folder Compare session compares file contents. If you use rules-based content comparison, then the Folder Compare can limit the display to only files with important differences.
See also
Managing File Formats
Rules vs. File Formats
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