Search multiple PDF files in Linux easily

How to search multiple PDF files in Linux with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative online platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. With robust features tailored for users on Linux, our editor allows seamless interaction with PDF files. By leveraging our integration with Google Workspace, users can import, export, modify, and sign documents effortlessly. Searching multiple PDF files in Linux becomes a hassle-free task, empowering you to work efficiently and effectively.

Follow the steps to search multiple PDF files in Linux

Open the DocHub website in your web browser and log in to your account.
Navigate to the section where you can upload your PDF files. Select multiple files from your local storage to upload them to the platform.
Once your files are uploaded, utilize the search feature provided in the editor. Enter keywords or phrases you want to find across the uploaded PDF files.
Review the search results displayed, which will show you the instances where your keywords appear within the documents.
Click on any search result to jump directly to that section of the PDF file for a closer look.
After reviewing, you can choose to edit, annotate, or download the documents as needed. You can also share the files or print them directly from the platform.

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How do I search multiple PDF files in Linux?

Our first method was a multi-step process. It involved running find to iterate over all the PDF files, running pdftotext, and then grep on each one of them to find the occurrence of the pattern. While this is a tricky process, it uses commands that are already available on most systems by default.

How do you search the contents of multiple files in Linux?

To search all files in the current directory, use an asterisk ( * ) instead of a filename at the end of a grep command.

How do I find PDF files in Ubuntu?

The easiest way (if you are using Ubuntu Desktop): Go to your home folder in Nautilus, press Ctrl + F and search for . pdf . You can also change the location and you can make your search more specific.

How do I search all PDF files at once?

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How to search multiple values in PDF?

To do so open the Advanced Search window (Ctrl+Shift+F) and click Show More Options at the bottom. Then enter your search terms and select Match any of the words in the drop-down below them. Then click Search. Youll get a list of all the matches of either of the words you entered.

How do I search multiple PDF files at once?

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How do I find all my PDF files?

Here are a few potential spots where youll likely find your downloaded PDFs: My Files app (sometimes called File Manager) Google Drive or One Drive. docHub Reader. Another mobile PDF reader app.

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