Batch File Text Processor

1. Software Development

Developers frequently need to make consistent changes across multiple code files:

• Update API endpoints or configuration values across multiple files
• Replace deprecated function calls with new implementations
• Add copyright headers or license information to source files
• Convert line endings between Windows (CRLF) and Unix (LF) formats
• Update import statements or namespace references
• Remove debugging code or console.log statements

2. Content Management

Content creators and managers often work with large numbers of text files:

• Update author names or publication dates across articles
• Replace old brand names with new ones in marketing materials
• Standardize formatting and style across documentation
• Convert between different markup formats (Markdown, HTML)
• Add metadata or front matter to blog posts
• Remove or replace sensitive information

3. Data Processing

Data analysts and researchers work with multiple data files that need consistent processing:

• Standardize delimiter formats in CSV files
• Clean and normalize data entries across datasets
• Extract specific columns or data points from multiple files
• Convert between different data formats (CSV to JSON, etc.)
• Remove personally identifiable information (PII)
• Apply consistent data validation rules

4. Documentation Management

Technical writers and documentation teams maintain large sets of interconnected documents:

• Update internal links and cross-references
• Standardize formatting and styling across documentation
• Add version numbers or revision dates
• Convert legacy documentation to new formats
• Update screenshots references and file paths
• Apply consistent terminology and style guides

Step 1: Prepare Your Files

Before starting batch processing, organize your files properly:

• Create backups of all files you plan to process
• Organize files in a dedicated folder for easy selection
• Ensure all files are in supported text formats
• Remove any files you don't want to modify
• Test your operations on a small subset first

Step 2: Choose Your Operation

Select the type of batch operation you want to perform:

Step 3: Configure Settings

Set up your batch processing parameters:

• Define search patterns (plain text or regex)
• Specify replacement text or transformation rules
• Choose case sensitivity options
• Set file encoding preferences
• Configure output file naming conventions

Step 4: Review and Execute

Before running the batch operation:

• Preview the operation on a sample file
• Review all settings and parameters
• Ensure you have backups of original files
• Execute the batch operation
• Verify results and download processed files

Regular Expressions for Power Users

Regular expressions (regex) unlock powerful pattern matching capabilities:

Conditional Processing

Apply different operations based on file content or properties:

• Process files differently based on file extension
• Apply operations only to files containing specific patterns
• Skip files that match certain criteria
• Use different replacement text based on context

Quality Assurance and Validation

Ensure your batch processing results are accurate:

What file types can I process in batches?

Our batch processor supports all text-based file formats including .txt, .csv, .json, .xml, .html, .md, .js, .css, .py, .java, and many others. Binary files like images or executables are not supported. The tool automatically detects text files and skips incompatible formats.

How many files can I process at once?

You can process hundreds of files simultaneously, though performance depends on file sizes and complexity of operations. For optimal performance, we recommend processing files in batches of 50-100 files, especially for large files or complex regex operations. There's a total size limit of 100MB per batch operation.

Is my data secure during batch processing?

Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to external servers. The tool processes files client-side using modern web technologies, ensuring your sensitive data remains on your device. We recommend still making backups of important files before processing.

Can I undo batch operations?

The tool doesn't provide automatic undo functionality, which is why we strongly recommend creating backups before processing. However, you can always re-upload your original files if you need to revert changes. For destructive operations, consider testing on copies first.

Do you support complex regex patterns?

Yes, our batch processor supports full JavaScript regex syntax including groups, lookaheads, and complex patterns. You can use capture groups in replacements with $1, $2, etc. The tool also provides regex testing and validation to help ensure your patterns work correctly before applying them to all files.

What happens to file encoding during processing?

The tool attempts to preserve original file encoding whenever possible. For maximum compatibility, files are processed as UTF-8, which supports international characters. If you're working with files in specific encodings (like Latin-1), you may want to convert them to UTF-8 first or verify the output encoding matches your needs.