Extract RegExp Matches from Text
Find and list every match of a regular expression. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Extract RegExp Matches from Text
- 1. Paste the text to search. Paste the text you want to search into the input pane, such as a log file, order list or document containing the values you're after.
- 2. Enter the pattern and case rule. Type your pattern into Regular expression, and toggle Case sensitive depending on whether uppercase and lowercase letters should be treated as distinct when matching.
- 3. Copy the extracted matches. Copy the list of matches, one per line, from the output pane and paste them into a spreadsheet or script for further processing.
When to use Extract RegExp Matches from Text
Extract RegExp Matches from Text finds and lists every match of a regular expression in your text, one per line. Use Extract RegExp Matches from Text whenever you need to pull specific values, like numbers or IDs, out of a larger block of text.
- Pulling all numbers out of a log file. A server log mixes text and numeric values on every line, and extracting matches for a number pattern gives you a clean list of just the figures.
- Collecting email addresses from a document. A long document or email thread mentions several email addresses scattered throughout, and matching an email pattern extracts them all into one tidy list.
- Grepping order IDs from pasted support tickets. A batch of support tickets each mention an order ID in a slightly different sentence, and extracting matches for the ID pattern lists every one instantly.
Examples
Pull out numbers
Input
order 42, item 7, qty 100
Output
42 7 100
About the Extract RegExp Matches from Text tool
Extract RegExp Matches from Text is a free online tool that works entirely inside your web browser. Find and list every match of a regular expression. Because the processing happens on your own device, nothing you enter is uploaded, logged or stored anywhere.
This page is one of 211 Text utilities on EditSafely. Each one does a single job well, and all of them follow the same rule: your input stays on your machine.
You can shape the output with 2 settings, including Regular expression and Case sensitive, and the result refreshes the moment you change one. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Because nothing leaves your device, the tool is suitable for sensitive content such as internal documents, credentials or customer data. It also responds instantly, since every keystroke is handled on your own machine rather than by a remote API.
Frequently asked questions
Does Extract RegExp Matches from Text cost anything?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.