Find and Replace (Regex)

Find and replace using regular expressions

Input Text

Paste or type your text here

Options

Output Text

Processed text will appear here

How It Works

Find and replace using regular expressions

Use the power of regular expressions to find and replace complex text patterns. Match patterns like email addresses, phone numbers, dates, or any structured text and transform them in a single operation. Supports capture groups, lookaheads, and all standard regex syntax.

Key Features

  • Full regular expression pattern support
  • Capture group references ($1, $2, etc.) in replacements
  • Global and case-insensitive flags
  • Pattern validation and error reporting
  • Real-time result preview

How to Regex Find and Replace Online

  1. 1

    Paste your text

    Enter the text to process.

  2. 2

    Enter regex pattern

    Write a regular expression and replacement string.

  3. 3

    Apply and copy

    Click replace and copy the transformed result.

Common Use Cases

  • Reformatting dates from MM/DD/YYYY to YYYY-MM-DD
  • Extracting and restructuring structured data
  • Cleaning log files by removing timestamp patterns
  • Transforming CSV column orders with capture groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What regex syntax is supported?
JavaScript regular expression syntax including capture groups, lookaheads, character classes, quantifiers, and alternation.
How do I reference capture groups?
Use $1, $2, etc. in the replacement string to reference captured groups from the pattern.

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