๐ Find & Replace
Find and replace text online free with regex support. Bulk edit, case-sensitive options, instant preview, no upload.
๐ Find & Replace
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About the Find & Replace Tool
Find and replace is the fastest way to make a consistent change across a large block of text โ correcting a misspelled name everywhere, swapping a URL across a document, or reformatting a list. Doing it manually invites missed instances.
Regular expression support turns this from a simple substitution into a genuinely powerful tool: you can match patterns rather than fixed strings, capture parts of the match, and reference them in the replacement. That handles cases plain text search cannot touch. Everything runs in your browser.
How to Use Find & Replace
- Paste your text into the input area.
- Enter what to find and what to replace it with.
- Enable regex mode if you need pattern matching, and set case sensitivity.
- Press Replace and copy the result.
When to Use This Tool
- Correcting a repeated misspelling throughout a document
- Updating a URL or domain name across a large block of text
- Reformatting a list by replacing delimiters
- Stripping unwanted characters or markup from pasted content
- Restructuring data using regex capture groups
Things Worth Knowing
- Regex mode treats special characters as pattern syntax. Escape them with a backslash to match literally.
- In replacements, $1 and $2 refer to captured groups from the pattern.
- Test your pattern on a small sample before applying it to a large document.
Quick Facts
| Tool name | Find & Replace |
| Category | Text Tools |
| Price | Free โ no account, no trial, no watermark |
| Where it runs | Entirely in your browser (client-side) |
| Files uploaded | None โ your data never leaves your device |
| File size limit | None imposed; limited only by device memory |
| Works offline | Yes, once the page has loaded |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is regex and when do I need it?
A regular expression describes a pattern rather than a fixed string, so you can match all phone numbers, all dates, or all text between two markers. Use it when what you are replacing varies but follows a shape.
How do I use capture groups?
Wrap part of your pattern in parentheses to capture it, then reference it in the replacement as $1 for the first group, $2 for the second, and so on. This lets you reorder or reformat matched content.
How do I replace a literal dollar sign or bracket in regex mode?
Escape it with a backslash. Characters such as . * + ? ( ) [ ] { } ^ $ | \ have special meaning in patterns and need escaping to match literally.
Can I replace line breaks?
In regex mode, use \n to match a newline. This is useful for joining lines or converting between line ending conventions.