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Simple Search-Replace - Fast & Efficient Text Search and Replace Tool

Need a powerful way to search for and replace text across multiple files? Simple Search-Replace is a lightweight yet powerful alternative to Windows' built-in "containing text" search option. It lets you quickly find specific text across multiple files and—if needed—replace it with new text in just a few clicks.

Why Use Simple Search-Replace?

Unlike traditional search tools, Simple Search-Replace is designed for speed and flexibility, making it ideal for programmers, IT professionals, and anyone working with large amounts of text data.

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Key Features:

Lightning-Fast Search - Find text across thousands of files in seconds.
Text Replacement - Replace any text with new content instantly.
Backup Support - Automatically create backups before making replacements.
Command-Line Automation - Integrate with scripts for batch processing.
Case Sensitivity Options - Control how text matches in searches.
Multiple File Type Support - Search within TXT, HTML, source code, batch files, and more.
Subdirectory Scanning - Include or exclude subfolders in your search.
Detailed Results Tab - View, open, edit, and manage found matches.
Export & Print Results - Save search results to a file or print them for reference.
UTF-8 - There is NO support for UTF-8. Unicode Transformation Format 8-bit.

Perfect For:

Developers & Programmers - Quickly update code across multiple files.
IT Professionals - Automate text replacements in config files.
Writers & Editors - Find and correct text inconsistencies.
General Users - Easily locate text in large document collections.

How It Works:

Enter the **search path** - Choose the directory where you want to search.
Select **file types** - Filter your search to specific file extensions (e.g., .txt, .html, .log).
Enter the **search text** - Type the word or phrase you’re looking for.
(Optional) Enter **replacement text** - Specify new content if replacing text.
Review and manage results - Open, edit, delete, or save your search results.

Command-Line Options for Automation

For advanced users, Simple Search-Replace includes a command-line interface for automation and scripting.


search.exe -p "[path]" -t "[file types]" -f "[find what]" -r "[replace with]" -i (include subdirs) -c (case sensitive)

Example:


search.exe -p "C:\Documents" -t "*.txt" -f "hello" -r "hi" -c -i

The quotes are ALWAYS required. All options must have spaces after them.

Download Simple Search-Replace & Boost Your Productivity

Simple Search-Replace is 100% free and requires no installation—just download and run!