> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pdf.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Search and Replace With Image in PDF

> This unique feature enables you to search for text within a **PDF** document and replace it with an image. It’s particularly useful for enhancing documents with visual elements in place of specific text.

This unique feature enables you to search for text within a **PDF** document and replace it with an image. It's particularly useful for enhancing documents with visual elements in place of specific text.

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## Input

| Name               | Description                                                                  | Required |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **Import Options** | Choose the input source, either `Upload a File` or `Import a File From URL`. | Yes      |

***

**Upload a File**

| Name                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                          | Required |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |
| **Data**             | Upload a file using raw binary data from another module. Note: This requires additional credits as it first uploads to [PDF.co Temporary Files Storage](/api-reference/file-upload). | Yes      |
| **Output File Name** | Specify a custom file name for the output file.                                                                                                                                      | No       |

**Import a File From URL**

| Name                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Required |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **URL**              | Provide the URL to the source **PDF** document, or a `filetoken://` link from [PDF.co Built-In Files Storage](https://app.pdf.co/files). If you use another cloud service such as **Google Drive** or **Dropbox** ensure the link is publicly accessible. | Yes      |
| **Output File Name** | Specify a custom file name for the output file.                                                                                                                                                                                                           | No       |

| Name                        | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Required |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| **Text to Search**          | Specify the text that you wish to search for in the **PDF**.                                                                                                                                                     | No       |
| **Replace Image Url**       | Provide the URL of the image that will replace the found text. For example: `http://www.xyz.com/image.png`                                                                                                       | No       |
| **Use Regular Expressions** | Opt to use regular expressions for more complex search patterns. For instance, to find a **SSN** format, use `[0-9]{3}-[0-9]{2}-[0-9]{4}`.                                                                       | No       |
| **Case Sensitive?**         | Determine if the search should be case sensitive.                                                                                                                                                                | No       |
| **Execution Mode**          | Select **Sync** for small tasks up to `10` seconds. Choose **Async** for standard jobs, or **Async For Large Docs** for tasks over `30` seconds. Use **Job Check** module for retrieving results in large tasks. | No       |
| **Pages**                   | Enter a comma-separated list of page indices (or ranges) for processing. Leave empty for all pages. The first page is numbered `0` (zero). Example: `0,1-2,5-`.                                                  | No       |
| **Password**                | If the **PDF** is password-protected, enter the password here.                                                                                                                                                   | No       |
| **Profiles**                | Add custom options for the process in a `JSON` string format. See [API Profiles](#profiles) for more details.                                                                                                    | No       |
| **Output Links Expiration** | Set the expiration time in minutes for output links. Default is `60` minutes. Increase this limit with a `Business Plan` or higher, see [plans here](https://app.pdf.co/subscriptions) for details.              | No       |
| **Export Type**             | Choose between `Download a File` or `JSON Output`. Default is `JSON Output`.                                                                                                                                     | No       |

### Integrating External File Sources

<Note>
  Streamline your **Make** workflows with external file sources like **Google Drive** and **Dropbox** using their unique actions. Discover efficient integration strategies in our guide: [File Source Integrations in Make](/integrations/make/input-file-sources).
</Note>

## Output

| Name                  | Description                                                                                                                       |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `url`                 | This is the temporary **URL** provided by the **PDF.co** file server.                                                             |
| `Data`                | Represents the output binary data. This data is generated only when the `Export Type` option is set to `Download a File`.         |
| `Status`              | Indicates the [response status](/api-reference/introduction) code. A `success` status is returned if the operation is successful. |
| `Page Count`          | The total number of pages in the output **PDF**.                                                                                  |
| `outputLinkValidTill` | Specifies the timestamp until which the `url` remains accessible.                                                                 |
| `error`               | Provides details about any errors encountered during the process, if applicable.                                                  |
| `name`                | The designated name of the output file.                                                                                           |
| `Job Id`              | A unique identifier assigned to the job.                                                                                          |
| `credits`             | The amount of credits utilized for the process.                                                                                   |
| `Remaining Credits`   | Displays the balance of credits available in your account.                                                                        |
| `duration`            | The duration of time the process took to complete.                                                                                |

### Profiles

<Warning>
  To display the Profiles fields, you must **enable Advanced Settings** by clicking the toggle:

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You can set additional options for the operation used in the [PDF.co](http://pdf.co/) module by using **Profiles**. A profile is a string in JSON-like format containing predefined parameters.

### Here’s an example of a Custom Profiles input:

```json theme={null}
{ "outputDataFormat": "base64" }
```

With this input, the [PDF.co](http://pdf.co/) module will return the output in base64 format. You can find the list of available parameters for customizing profiles in the [PDF.co](http://pdf.co/) operation documentation below:

<Tip>
  You can use any regular API parameter from the [API Reference](/api-reference) within Make using the `std_params` feature in profiles. The `std_params` enables the definition of regular API parameters in a JSON format, See [Standard Parameters](/api-reference/profiles#standard-parameters) for detailed documentation and examples.
</Tip>

| Parameter                 | Type    | Default | Description                                                                                                                                                            |
| ------------------------- | ------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `outputDataFormat`        | string  | -       | If you require your output as `base64` format, set this to `base64`                                                                                                    |
| `DataEncryptionAlgorithm` | string  | -       | Controls the encryption algorithm used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
| `DataEncryptionKey`       | string  | -       | Controls the encryption key used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.                                                             |
| `DataEncryptionIV`        | string  | -       | Controls the encryption IV used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.                                                              |
| `DataDecryptionAlgorithm` | string  | -       | Controls the decryption algorithm used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
| `DataDecryptionKey`       | string  | -       | Controls the decryption key used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.                                                             |
| `DataDecryptionIV`        | string  | -       | Controls the decryption IV used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information.                                                              |
| `AutoCropImages`          | boolean | -       | Controls whether to crop empty space around an inserted image. See Crop Empty Space Around Images for more information.                                                |
