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Find and replace in a PDF

Find text throughout the document and replace it in one click: a specific occurrence or all at once. Directly in DocuNest's unified PDF editor, 100% local.

Find and replace in a PDF in DocuNest: 100% local processing on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Find and replace in a PDF
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Built into the unified PDF editor. This tool is used directly within the DocuNest editor: open your PDF, apply the action, undo with Ctrl+Z if needed, then move on to any other tool — without ever reloading your file.

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Features

Text search throughout the document, all pages
Replace a specific occurrence or all of them in one click
Fast navigation between results
Unlimited undo (Ctrl+Z) after a global replacement
100% local: no text sent to a server

Use cases

1

Rename a client

Replace a company name throughout a contract in a single operation, without missing an occurrence.

2

Correct a repeated word

Fix a typo present dozens of times without going page by page.

3

Update a recurring date

Update a date or reference present throughout the document.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace everything in the document at once?
Yes. Replace all occurrences in one click, or one by one if you prefer to control each change.
Are replacements undoable?
Yes. Like any modification in the editor, a global replacement can be undone (Ctrl+Z) and you can revert to the original document.
Is my text sent over the Internet?
No. Find and replace runs entirely on your machine, even without a connection.

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Windows.exe · Windows 10+macOS.dmg · macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon

Linux

Install a system package, or use the AppImage if you prefer a portable version.

DEBDebian / Ubuntu.deb · system installRPMFedora / RHEL.rpm · system installAPPAppImagePortable, no install

Your installation in 3 steps

About a minute to set up: afterwards, everything runs offline on your machine.

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  1. File downloaded

    Pick your system above: the download starts right away.

  2. Open the file

    In Downloads, double-click DocuNest_…_setup.exe and follow the installer.

  3. Run your first job

    Open a PDF and try a tool: merge, redact, convert, everything stays on your machine, no account needed.

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Try them as soon as the app opens

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Windows 10+, macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon), Linux (deb / rpm / AppImage)