Free Online Find and Replace Tool

Find and replace locates every occurrence of a search string and substitutes it with a replacement — for both literal strings and regular expressions.

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How to Use This Text Tool

  1. Paste your source text into the input field.
  2. Type the string or regex pattern to find.
  3. Type the replacement string (use $1, $2 for regex capture groups).
  4. Toggle regex mode and case sensitivity as needed.
  5. Read the updated text in the output panel and click Copy.

What Is a Find and Replace?

Most text editors have find-and-replace built in, but pasting into a dedicated tool is often faster when the source is a copied chat log, a webhook body or a snippet you do not want to save to a file. It is also useful for one-off transformations that do not justify writing a script.

The tool supports literal matching, regex matching with capture-group references in the replacement (`$1`, `$2`), and case-sensitive or case-insensitive modes. The output panel shows the transformed text and a count of how many substitutions were made.

Everything runs in your browser, so the source text — even sensitive logs or contracts — never leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support regex?
Many find-and-replace tools support regular expressions for pattern matching. Enable regex mode to match complex patterns like emails or numbers.
Can I replace with nothing?
Yes. Use an empty replace string to delete all matches. Useful for removing specific words, punctuation, or patterns.
What's whole-word matching?
Whole-word matching finds 'cat' but not 'category' or 'scatter'. Prevents accidental partial replacements.

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Reviewed: May 2026. Disclaimer: this tool is provided as-is for general informational use. For decisions with material consequences (medical, legal, financial, security) verify results against a qualified professional source.

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