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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

Search in a PDF with DocHub

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Editing documents doesn't have to be a tedious and time-consuming process anymore. With the DocHub editing solution, it is now easier than ever to modify contracts, invoices, as well as other documents. The solution enables you to adjust your document to your requirements. It supports multiple formats, like PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, RTF, and TXT.

You can use online document editing tools to change nearly any type of document with ease. You simply need to upload your document on the website and use the toolbar to make the required corrections. DocHub has all essential editing tools allowing you to insert and erase text and images, add signature fields, annotate and highlight parts of the content, and more.

Follow this guide to Search in a PDF with DocHub

  1. Upload a file to DocHub using the Drag-and-Drop area.
  2. Use the toolbar to Search in a PDF and make other changes to the document.
  3. Click the Download / Export icon in the upper right area to proceed.
  4. Select the storage location for your document.
  5. Click Download or Export, depending on your preferred storage location.

If you want to send the edited document directly from the editor, you need to click on the Share or send icon rather than Download / Export. Then you can select the suitable sharing method: via a link, an attachment, or a signature request.

Whether you want to Search in a PDF or use other editing tools, DocHub is an ideal solution for modifying any document type. Create a DocHub account and take advantage of our comprehensive editor.

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing
Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.
Smooth teamwork
Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.
Automatic saving
Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.
Google integrations
DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.
Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device
Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.
Secure document sharing and storage
Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

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How to search pdf text

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Searching in a PDF file is useful, but searching in every PDF file in a folder is even more valuable. With docHub PDF reader, you can search in all PDF files in a folder. Open docHub, go to Edit, then Advanced Search. Choose All PDF Documents and browse for the folder location. Select the folder, input the keyword to search for, and search for whole words only if desired. Easy and efficient way to search in multiple PDF files.

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Got questions about search pdf free?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you need. If you can’t find the answer to your search pdf online-related question, please don’t hesitate to rich out to us.
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One of the main reasons why PDFs are not searchable is that they dont include any text. The PDF may be a scanned document or just an image-based document. If thats the case, then there is no searchable text. You can read the text within the image-based document, but the PDF tool cannot.
How to search text scanned in a PDF on iPhone. Download and open the Acrobat Reader app on your iPhone. Tap the blue plus (+) icon and select Open File to view your PDF in the app. Tap the magnifying glass icon in the toolbar at the top of your screen and enter the word or phrase you want to search for.
To search for PDFs on Google, you can use a special command called filetype:. This command helps you find PDF files specifically. However, combining this command with other Google search operators can make your search even more precise.
How To Search for a Word in a PDF Using Any PDF Reader. Open any PDF with your default PDF reader. Press CTRL+F (Windows) or CMD+F (Mac). In the text box, enter your search term.
Open the PDF you want to make searchable on your phone and take a screenshot of it. Open the docHub Scan app and select and import the screenshot of the PDF. The Scan app will open the screenshot and give you the option to Save PDF. Select Save PDF in the upper-right corner of your phone.
Choose Edit Find (Ctrl/Command+F). Type the text you want to search for in the text box on the Find toolbar. To replace text, click Replace With to expand the toolbar, then type the replacement text in the Replace With text box. Finds only occurrences of the complete word you type in the text box.
UltraFinder is the ultimate PDF files search tool. UltraFinder parses the text of PDF files, ignoring embedded graphics and objects, providing you a list of PDF files matching your search text including the matches themselves!
A five-step guide to searching a PDF on your Android. Select the specific PDF you want to search. Look toward the upper right on your screen and locate the magnifying glass. Tap the magnifying glass and type in the text you want to search. Navigate through the search results that pop up.

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