Input

NameDescriptionRequired
Source PDF URLProvide the URL to the source PDF document, or a filetoken:// link from PDF.co Built-In Files Storage. If you use another cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox ensure the link is publicly accessible.Yes
Text to LocateDefine the text to be searched for within the PDF. A maximum of five search-and-replace operations per task are allowed.Yes
Replacement TextSpecify the text that will replace the located text. Ensure the number of search and replacement text entries correspond. The operations will be executed in the order they are entered.Yes
Enable Regular ExpressionsActivate this option to use regular expressions in your search, such as [0-9]{3}-[0-9]{2}-[0-9]{4} to find SSN patterns.No
Case-Sensitive SearchToggle this for a case-sensitive search.No
Target PagesSpecify the pages to be searched. Enter a comma-separated list of page numbers or ranges. Note: The first page is numbered 0. For example: 0,1-5,7-.No
Custom ProfilesA JSON string which adds options for the conversion process. See API Profiles for more.No

Source PDF URL & Google

When using Google Drive, it’s typically recommended to choose the File option. For more advanced file integration techniques, see Integrating File Sources with pdf.co.

Output

NameDescription
urlThe temporary URL on the PDF.co file server.
outputLinkValidTillA timestamp which indicates how long the url will be available for.
errorDetails of any errors (if any).
statusThe response status code. If all good this will be 200.
nameThe name of the file.
jobIdThe unique identifier for the job.
creditsThe credits spent on the process.
remainingCreditsThe credits left on your account.
durationThe time it took for the process.