Am etal-free, highly regioselectiveC 3d ifluorination and C2 oxidation of N-substituted indoles, with the aid of in situ generated PhIF 2 in the presenceo ft wo types of fluorinating agents, was reported. This reaction provided 3,3-difluoro-2-oxindoles with yields up to 64 %u nder mild reaction conditions. Am echanism for this reaction was proposed.