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Find and replace text in a PDF — with live preview
Search the text layer and swap words across every page.
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How to find and replace text in PDF in your browser
Search the text layer of a PDF and swap words across every page. Each match is highlighted on a real page preview so you can see the replacement in position before exporting.
- 1Upload the PDF.
- 2Type the word to find and its replacement.
- 3Review the highlighted matches in the preview.
- 4Export the updated PDF.
What this find and replace text in PDF tool does
Live highlighted preview
Matches are boxed on the rendered page and the replacement text is drawn in place as you type.
Whole document or page range
Replace across the entire PDF or restrict the change to specific pages.
Jump between matches
A match list in the sidebar scrolls the preview straight to each hit.
Why people use it
- Free with no account, no email and no watermark
- Runs in the browser — documents stay on your device
- Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
- Also great for replace text in PDF online and PDF search and replace
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on scanned PDFs?
- Only if there is a text layer. Run OCR on a scan first, then find and replace.
Will fonts match after replacing?
- Replacement text reuses the size and position of the original run, so most documents stay visually consistent.
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