How to Compare Two Live URL Versions Side by Side
zipBoard lets you compare two versions of a live web page or URL side-by-side on one screen. Check design or content updates and manually verify if feedback from the previous version has been addressed all without downloading extra files or switching apps.
How to Compare Two URL Versions in zipBoard
1. Open Your URL Asset
Navigate to your zipBoard project dashboard, go to Uploads, and open the URL asset you want to compare. See how to upload a new version here.
2. Select Compare Version
Click the Version dropdown menu in the upper navigation bar and select Compare Versions.
3. Select Versions to Compare
Choose the versions that you want to compare by selecting the versions listed in the dropdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many URL versions can I compare at once in Version Comparison?
You can compare two versions at a time at the moment, with easy version switching by clicking the dropdown options.
How do I exit the side-by-side viewer?
Click Exit Compare in the top-right corner of the viewer toolbar to exit the side by side viewer.
Which file types and asset formats can I compare in zipBoard?
zipBoard supports side-by-side comparison across a wide range of asset types, including documents (PDFs), images (PNG, JPG/JPEG, SVG), videos, e-learning courses, and live web URLs.
How do I select which versions to compare?
Within the comparison viewer, top toolbar dropdowns allow you to assign your base version in the left pane and your target version in the right pane, making it easy to cross-check any two iterations from your uploaded version history.
Can I annotate or add feedback pins directly inside the side-by-side comparison view?
The split-screen comparison mode is designed specifically for side-by-side visual inspection. To drop feedback pins, markup annotations, or log actionable tasks, simply switch back to the standard single-asset review mode.