Find and replace text in PDF Beta
Find a word or phrase in a PDF and replace it with new text, directly in your browser. Free, no upload, no sign-up.
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How to: Find & Replace in PDF
- Select your PDF.
- Enter the text to find and its replacement.
- Click Start and download.
Spotted a misspelled name, an outdated date or an old price in a PDF? Find & Replace locates every occurrence and writes your new text in its place – useful when you no longer have the original Word or design file.
Common uses
- Fix a typo in a name or address.
- Update a date, price or version number across a document.
- Replace an old company name after a rebrand.
Tips for best results
- Works on PDFs with a text layer; scans need OCR first.
- Keep replacement text a similar length so it fits the space.
- If the old text must be removed for confidentiality, use Redact PDF.
Why use FreePDF for Find & Replace in PDF?
| FreePDF | Typical upload-based sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server | No – processed on your device | Yes |
| Sign-up required | Never | Often for bigger jobs |
| Hourly / daily task limits | None | Common on free plans |
| Watermark on output | Never | Sometimes |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, for most tools | No |
Frequently asked questions
Is the old text removed completely?
This beta covers the old text visually and writes the new text on top. Use Redact PDF if the old text must be removed permanently.
Is the old text really gone?
This beta covers the old text visually and writes the new text on top. Use Redact PDF if it must be removed permanently.
Is Find & Replace in PDF really free?
Yes. Every tool on FreePDF is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FreePDF processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. FreePDF works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.