> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apryse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apryse.com/ios/search/search.md).

# PDF text & image search library for iOS

Looking to search and replace text or images in a PDF? Learn how to efficiently search for text in a PDF and replace content with ease. Start now! The Apryse iOS SDK streamlines secure document proces

Search provides the ability to find text within the contents of a document.

Apryse SDK benefits include:

* Search text on PDF pages using regular expressions. Use TextExtractor to simplify most common search operations.
* Use pdftron.PDF.ContentReplacer to search and replace text strings and images in existing PDF (e.g. business cards and other PDF templates)

## Get started

[Search for text in a PDF](/ios/search/text.md) To search for text in a PDF.

[Search & Replace PDF Text or Images](/ios/search/replace.md) To search and replace PDF text or image with a target region.


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