Free browser extension
Search any PDF in one click.
Add PDF Text Search to your browser — then search inside any PDF right from your toolbar. Free, no account needed.
Free · No account required · Works on any website
Up and running in seconds
How it works
Install
Click "Add to Chrome" (or Edge / Firefox). One click, takes five seconds.
Click the toolbar icon
The PDF Text Search icon appears in your browser toolbar. Click it any time you need to search a PDF.
Search instantly
Upload a PDF or paste a URL. Results appear immediately with context showing exactly where your search term appears in the document.
Why add the extension?
One click instead of four.
Without the extension
With PDF Text Search
Open a browser tab, navigate to the site, then upload
One click from any tab
Remember the URL every time
Always in your toolbar
Re-upload the file each session
Paste a URL to search without downloading
Built for document-heavy work
Who is this for?
Lawyers & paralegals
Search contracts, filings, and case documents without downloading or opening each file.
HR & operations teams
Find policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in seconds.
Accountants & finance teams
Quickly locate figures and clauses across statements, filings, and reports.
Frequently asked questions
Is the extension free?
Does the extension upload my PDFs anywhere?
Which browsers are supported?
What's the difference between this and just visiting sparkssimple.com/free-pdf-search?
Can I add PDF search to my own website?
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