Replace Text

Find and replace text in a PDF without retyping the whole document.

Fixing a typo or updating a date in a PDF usually means going back to the source file — unless you can edit the text directly. Replace text searches the document and swaps words while the file stays a real, selectable PDF rather than a flattened image.

You can set up several find-and-replace rules at once, control how matches are found, and choose whether to keep the original formatting.

How to replace text in a PDF

1. Choose one or more PDFs to edit (multiple files use the same rules).
2. Add one or more find/replace rules.
3. Pick a match mode and the scope of replacements.
4. Run the tool and download the updated PDF, or a zip for multiple files.

Frequently asked questions

Does this keep the PDF selectable?

Yes. Replace edits the actual text, so the document stays a true, selectable PDF.

Can I replace several phrases at once?

Yes. Add multiple rules and they are all applied in one run.

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