What does it mean to compare videos?

Comparing videos means viewing two video versions side by side (or in a diff view) to spot changes in cuts, color, timing, or effects—for example, a rough cut vs. a revised cut or a before-and-after color grade. In Kreatli, you can upload multiple video versions to a project and review them together with frame-accurate comments, so your team can see exactly what changed and give precise feedback in one place.

Do I need a Kreatli account to use this page?

Yes. To use this tool, sign in to Kreatli. If you are signed in to Kreatli and your trial or subscription is not active, you will need to start a 7-day trial or choose a plan to use the tool here—you add a payment method during secure checkout and are not charged subscription fees during the trial. People who open a review link you share still do not need a Kreatli account.

How do I compare two videos in Kreatli?

Upload both video versions to a Kreatli project and open them in the review interface. You can switch between them or view them side by side so reviewers can reference both versions. Add frame-accurate comments and annotations on either video, pinning feedback to the exact frame and timestamp. All feedback stays in one thread so nothing gets lost between versions.

Can I compare videos of different lengths or formats?

Yes. Kreatli supports reviewing video files of any length and common formats (MP4, MOV, etc.). When comparing versions with different durations or resolutions, you can annotate each file by frame. Comments are tied to the specific video and timestamp, so it's clear which version and which moment each piece of feedback refers to. Use the project to keep both versions visible to the team.

Why compare videos in Kreatli instead of a standalone diff tool?

Comparing videos in Kreatli keeps review in one place with your PDFs, images, and other deliverables. You get a single project, one set of review links for clients, and one approval workflow. Reviewers can add frame-accurate comments and markup on either version, and all feedback is tracked in one thread—no juggling between a diff tool and a separate review app.

Can clients compare video versions without creating an account?

Yes. Send your client a secure Kreatli review link that includes both videos. They can open the project, switch between versions or view them side by side, add comments and markup on either file, and submit feedback without signing up. All comparisons and feedback stay in one place for your team.

Is a video comparer part of video review and approval?

Yes. Comparing versions side by side is a common step in video review: reviewers spot picture, audio, and cut changes, then leave frame-accurate notes. For threaded feedback and approvals on a single timeline, pair the comparer with Kreatli’s video feedback tool.

How does comparing videos help video production workflows?

Comparing videos helps you catch changes between cuts, color grades, and VFX passes. When feedback is pinned to the exact frame and timestamp, editors and colorists know precisely what changed and what to fix. Keeping both versions in one Kreatli project with resolution tracking speeds up approvals and reduces revision cycles for spots, reels, and campaigns.

Can I use a video comparer for A/B testing cuts or before-and-after versions?

Yes. Upload both versions to one Kreatli project and review them side by side or switch between them with frame-accurate comments. This is ideal for A/B cut comparisons, before-and-after color, and any workflow where stakeholders need to see two masters at the same moment.

Video Comparer

Compare two video versions side by side with frame-accurate comments and annotations—perfect for cuts, revisions, and client approvals. No software installation required for reviewers.

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Kate L.

Jul 24

00:05 The color grading looks better in this version.

What is a Video Comparer?

A video comparer is a tool that displays two video versions side by side so reviewers can spot differences between cuts. Frame-accurate playback lets you compare edits at the exact same moment in both versions. Video comparers help teams verify changes, catch regressions, and make informed approval decisions.

Common ways teams use a video comparer

Before/after color grades — match two exports at the same timecode to confirm contrast and hues.
A/B cut reviews — producers pick between two assemblies without re-opening files in isolation.
Client revision rounds — show “v2 vs v3” with comments tied to each moment.
VFX and finishing passes — spot unintended picture changes between delivered versions.

Pair side-by-side compare with a full video reviewer workflow for threaded notes on a single timeline, or see how to extract frames from video when you need stills for approvals.

Video review workflows

Comparing A/B cuts is one piece of video review. When you need threaded feedback, drawings, and video review and approval on a single timeline, use Kreatli’s video feedback tool — reviewers stay frame-accurate without mixing comparer intent into generic “video review software” searches.

How to compare videos in Kreatli

Follow these steps to upload both video versions, open them in the review interface, use Compare, and share feedback—all in one place.

Step 1

Upload both video versions in Kreatli

Sign in to Kreatli, open your project, and upload both video versions (rough and revised cut, or any two you need to compare). Both files live in the same project so you can review them together.

Kreatli project with videos uploaded for comparison

Step 2

Select both videos and click Compare

In the Media view, select the two video versions you want to compare (use the checkboxes on each file). With both selected, click the Compare button to open them side by side in the review interface.

Select two videos in Media view and click Compare in Kreatli

Step 3

Compare all feedback side by side

View both videos side by side with synced timelines—playback stays in sync so you can spot frame-level differences. Use the comments panel to see feedback on either version, add frame-accurate comments and annotations, and track what’s resolved across both files.

Compare videos side by side with synced timelines and feedback in Kreatli

Step 4

Upload new versions to keep the review going

When you’re ready to share an updated video, open the file menu (⋯) and choose Upload new version. The new file appears in the same project so you can compare it with the previous version and track resolution.

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How to compare videos in Kreatli

Upload both video versions in Kreatli

Select both videos and click Compare

Compare all feedback side by side

Upload new versions to keep the review going

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