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Meld, alternative Linux à WinMerge
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Meld is a good replacement for WinMerge, especially for developers working with version control systems or needing visual diff tools on Linux. It handles most core tasks like two- and three-way file and directory comparisons, side-by-side editing, and merge resolution. The interface is intuitive, and color-coded diffs make spotting changes easy. While it lacks some Windows-specific integrations and advanced text editing features, its active development and Git support make it a solid choice for Linux users focused on code review and merging.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0+
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 3.24.1 (5 octobre 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Both offer side-by-side file and directory comparison
- Support two- and three-way diff and merge operations
- Color-highlight differences line by line
- Allow manual merging of changes between files
- Can compare entire directories recursively
Ce qui change
- Meld has no built-in line wrapping or hex view, which WinMerge offers
- WinMerge has more advanced text editing features like filters and line sorting
- Meld integrates tightly with Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, and SVN; WinMerge relies on plugins
- WinMerge has native Windows Explorer integration; Meld does not have equivalent in Linux
- Meld’s interface is simpler but less customizable than WinMerge’s
Ouvrir vos fichiers WinMerge
Meld does not use proprietary file formats, so it can open any text file created or saved by WinMerge. Both tools save plain text or patch files (.diff, .patch), which Meld can read directly. There's no special export step needed—just open the files in Meld. If you're using WinMerge project files (.winmerge), those aren't supported by Meld, but the actual compared files remain accessible.
Passer de WinMerge à Meld, étape par étape
- Install Meld via your package manager (e.g., sudo apt install meld on Ubuntu)
- Open Meld and select 'File Comparison' or 'Directory Comparison' from the start screen
- Drag and drop files or folders into the interface, or use the browse buttons to select paths
- Use the arrow buttons to copy changes between files during merge sessions
- For version control workflows, open Meld from git mergetool after setting it as the default
Fonctionnalités clés de Meld
- Comparaison de fichiers et de répertoires à deux et trois voies
- Prise en charge de Git, Mercurial, Bazaar et Subversion
- Différences codées par couleur pour une identification visuelle facile
- Outils de résolution des conflits de fusion
- Comparaison de répertoires pour trouver les fichiers manquants ou modifiés
- Interface en ligne de commande pour l'automatisation
Installer Meld sous Linux
flatpak install flathub org.gnome.meldsudo apt install meldsudo apt install meldsudo dnf install meldsudo pacman -S meldsudo zypper install meldQuestions fréquentes
Can Meld resolve Git merge conflicts?
Yes, Meld is commonly used to resolve Git conflicts. Set it as your merge tool with git config --global merge.tool meld, then run git mergetool when conflicts occur.
Is Meld available on all Linux distributions?
Yes, Meld is packaged in official repositories for major distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and openSUSE, and can also be installed via Flathub.
Does Meld support Unicode and non-English text?
Yes, Meld handles UTF-8 encoded files correctly, making it suitable for comparing text in most languages, just like WinMerge.