TL;DR — find and replace text (or regex) in your browser, then copy or download
Paste text or upload a file, enter what to find and what to replace it with, choose options (regex, case, whole word, multiline, replace all), preview the matches, and export a clean result. Private, fast, and no sign‑ups.
Find & Replace — quick edits, no heavy editor required
When all you need is a clean find and replace, opening a full word processor or IDE can feel like overkill. This lightweight page gives you the essentials in one place: literal text replacement for everyday edits and full regular expression support when you need to target patterns. It runs entirely in your browser, which keeps sensitive drafts off remote servers and makes the tool feel snappy even on large blocks of text.
Start by pasting your content or uploading a TXT, CSV, LOG, or JSON file. Type the term you want to find and the value you’d like to replace it with. From there you can enable Case sensitive, match only Whole word (for literal mode), switch on Multiline so ^ and $ apply per line, and toggle Replace all if you’re doing a global change. A live counter shows how many matches will be affected, and a “Matches highlighted in original” panel lets you scan the source before committing.
It’s ideal for those quick jobs you might otherwise do with find and replace in Word, Excel find and replace, or find & replace in Google Docs/Sheets. Paste here, run your change, then copy the result back to your doc or sheet. If you’re a developer, the regex option makes it easy to refactor variable names, normalize log lines, or massage CSV columns without leaving the browser.
Practical examples
- Normalize a product name: replace all variants of “ACME‑Widget” with “Acme Widget” (case sensitive off).
- Strip tracking parameters: with regex, remove everything after
?utmin links for a clean list. - Fix CSV headers: swap “User Name” → “user_name” and “E‑mail” → “email” before import.
- Tidy logs: in multiline mode, convert timestamps or mask IDs using a single regex.
Why this page is easier
- Privacy by default: your text never leaves your device; no uploads or tracking.
- Preview with confidence: matches are highlighted in the original so surprises are unlikely.
- Speed matters: paste, change, copy — you’re done in seconds.
Features at a glance
- Two modes: literal text and full regular expression matching.
- Case sensitive, Whole word, Multiline (^ / $ per line), and Replace all options.
- Live match counter with a separate panel that highlights matches in the original text.
- Upload or drag‑drop TXT, CSV, LOG, and JSON files; everything stays in the browser.
- Copy the processed output or download it as a clean .txt file.
- Keyboard‑friendly interface with dark mode for long editing sessions.
Tips
- To avoid partial matches like 'cat' in 'concatenate', enable Whole word or use \bcat\b in regex mode.
- Use Multiline when you want ^ and $ to apply to each line (great for log files and CSVs).
- Need to clean spacing or stray characters before replacing? Run the text through the Advanced Text Cleaner first.
- Craft complex patterns in the Regex Tester and, once they look right, paste them here to run at scale.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool send my text to a server?
What’s the difference between text mode and regex mode?
How do I replace only whole words?
\bword\b.Can I use it instead of find & replace in Word/Excel/Google Docs?
How do I make ^ and $ match line starts and ends?
^ and $ operate per line rather than only the beginning/end of the entire text.Related tools
Testing a pattern? Try the Regex Tester. Need to tidy spacing or line breaks first? Use Advanced Text Cleaner. After a broad replacement, you can remove duplicate lines or sort lines. For quick counts while editing, open the Word Counter. Working with CSVs? Convert structures with CSV to JSON.