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PDF Find & Replace

Search across a PDF, review every match, replace one match or a scoped range, then export a clean visual overlay PDF with an audit file. Everything runs in your browser.

Client-side No Upload Page Ranges Audit CSV
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Supports any PDF file

How it works

  • Upload any text-based PDF file
  • Choose case, whole-word, regex, and page range options
  • Review highlighted matches in the preview and sidebar
  • Replace one selected match or every scoped match
  • Undo, download the PDF, or export a CSV audit

Find and Replace Text in PDF Documents

The AfroTools PDF Find & Replace tool lets you search for text within a PDF and visually replace it with new text. It supports case-sensitive search, whole-word matching, regex patterns, page ranges, selected-match replacement, style controls, preview navigation, undo, and CSV audit export.

All processing is client-side. Your PDF never leaves your browser. The tool uses local pdf.js assets for text extraction and rendering, and a local pdf-lib runtime for applying visual overlay modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your PDF file never leaves your device. The tool uses pdf.js for rendering and pdf-lib for modifications, both running client-side.
How does the visual replacement work?
The tool draws a configurable cover rectangle over the original text and then draws the replacement text on top. This is a visual overlay, not a true text edit. The original text may still be extractable from the PDF data layer.
Can I use this for redacting sensitive information?
This tool performs visual replacement only. The original text may still be present in the PDF data layer. For true redaction where the original text is permanently removed, use a dedicated PDF redaction tool instead.
Does find and replace support page ranges and regex?
Yes. By default the search is case-insensitive across all pages. You can enable case-sensitive matching, whole-word matching, regex search, and custom page ranges such as 1-3, 5, 8.
What font is used for the replacement text?
Replacement text is rendered in Helvetica, a standard PDF font. The tool can auto-fit the font size to the covered text box or use a custom point size, with configurable text color, cover color, padding, and opacity.