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Search in PDFs
Search selectable text across multiple PDFs with page references.
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This tool works in your browser. Enable JavaScript to select files and create your download.
How to use Search in PDFs
- Choose one or more PDFs.
- Enter a word or phrase and start the search.
- Review matching filenames, page numbers, and excerpts, or download the report.
What you need
Choose PDF files.
Your result
Search results and a JSON report.
Before you start
This searches selectable text. Run OCR first for scans. The display shows the first 200 occurrences when there are many matches.
Questions about Search in PDFs
How do I use Search in PDFs?
Choose one or more PDFs. Enter a word or phrase and start the search. Review matching filenames, page numbers, and excerpts, or download the report.
What does Search in PDFs produce?
Search results and a JSON report.
What should I check before using Search in PDFs?
This searches selectable text. Run OCR first for scans. The display shows the first 200 occurrences when there are many matches.
Are my files uploaded?
Document processing runs on your device. The website downloads its code and processing engines, but the tools do not upload your documents.