Search PDFs — Many Files, One Query

drop multiple PDFs · regex or plain · match counts + snippets

Drop a folder of PDFs, type a query, and the tool extracts text from every file and shows each match with surrounding context. Useful for "which contract mentions X?" or "where in this batch is the figure I half-remember." Search happens locally — no uploads.

When to use this tool

"Which PDF in this folder mentions the new policy?" or "where's the line about indemnity?" Search inside every page of every file at once, with a snippet of surrounding text so you can confirm without opening the file.

Step by step

1. Drop the PDFs. Many files at once is fine.
2. Type a query. Plain text is case-insensitive by default; switch to regex for patterns.
3. Click "Search". Files are processed sequentially. Matches show with the page number and surrounding context.

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