What is PowerGREP?
PowerGREP is a powerful Windows grep tool that enables users to quickly search through large numbers of files on their PC or network, including text and binary files, compressed archives, MS Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, and OpenOffice files. It uses powerful text patterns known as regular expressions to find information based on the form of the content rather than literal text.
The tool supports batch editing and redaction of large sets of data files or documents, collection of information and statistics from log files or archives, and splitting, merging, and rearranging logs and data sets. It features a built-in text and hex editor, supports multiple regular expression engines (Perl, Java, .NET), and offers extensive text encoding support including Unicode and various code pages. PowerGREP also includes a permanent Undo History and leaves no trace after audits or forensic analysis.
Features
- Regular Expression Support: Perl, Java, and .NET compatible regular expressions for powerful pattern matching.
- Extensive File Format Support: Search MS Word, Excel, PDF, OpenOffice, Outlook email, and compressed archives.
- Batch Search and Replace: Apply multiple search terms sequentially or concurrently across large file sets.
- Built-in Text and Hex Editor: Full-featured editor integrated for viewing and modifying files.
- Undo History: Permanent undo history ensures safety during edits.
- Encoding Support: Wide range of text encodings including Unicode, Windows code pages, and more.
Use Cases
- Find files and information anywhere on a PC or network.
- Batch edit or redact large sets of data files or documents.
- Collect information and statistics from log files or archives.
- Split, merge, and rearrange logs and data sets.
- Search through specific file sections and split files into records before searching.
FAQs
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What file formats does PowerGREP support?
PowerGREP supports searching through text and binary files, compressed archives (ZIP, 7-zip), MS Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, OpenOffice documents, Outlook email, and more. -
Does PowerGREP support regular expressions?
Yes, PowerGREP supports Perl, Java, and .NET compatible regular expressions for powerful pattern matching. -
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, a free evaluation version can be downloaded from the PowerGREP website, which comes with full documentation. -
What is the price of PowerGREP?
PowerGREP costs US$ 159 for a single license, with a 3-month unconditional money-back guarantee.
