Foxit PDF Reader Reviews

Foxit PDF Reader

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Cloud-based and on-premise PDF reader.

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Chandrakeerthan
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Best PDF reader

Reviewed on 2023/03/15

For routine PDF-related operations, Foxit PDF Reader has long since established itself as my...

For routine PDF-related operations, Foxit PDF Reader has long since established itself as my preferred tool. I read a lot and take a lot of notes, and it offers all the capabilities I need to organise everything better.

Pros

Overall, I had a great time using the product. the design, the tabbed structure for opening numerous Documents, and the accessibility of all the editing tools. It's a lot simpler to use than Adobe Acrobat, in my opinion.

Cons

The free version frequently crashes, but the reasonably priced paid version has been reliable.

Fabruzio
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A good PDF Reader

Reviewed on 2024/06/04

I start using Foxit Reader some years ago, when it was a quite small program; now it has more...

I start using Foxit Reader some years ago, when it was a quite small program; now it has more features and obviously it is not so small (but usually we have better PCs and a lot of space); I use mainly as PDF reader and it works really well, fast to open without slowing down. It is easy to find support and documentation on internet. If you don't want to use you browser as PDF reader and/or you need more features I recommend this product.

Pros

Foxit PDF Reader has free features that other programs don't offer, so if you are an individual and don't need the full licensed product it is a valid choice (if you run a company, choose the license plan instead). Free plugins are available (OCR, Docusign...)
Plus it runs much better than another widely used product, with no errors and random hanging.
You can install Foxit on Windows, Mac and Android; it supports the digital signing.

Cons

The tiny "ads" about the fact you are using a free version. First it was a very small program, now the installer is quite large

Deepak
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

Foxit Review

Reviewed on 2024/07/08

Using the software was fine. It does have fewer features compared to Adobe but overall satisfactory...

Using the software was fine. It does have fewer features compared to Adobe but overall satisfactory if not using e-sign features. Customer service on the other hand is missing. Can't contact anyone, basically if everything you want is online then you are good otherwise look somewhere else.

Pros

Good software overall.
One of the best adobe alternative

Cons

No direct contact for sales.
Customer Service is the worst.
Couldn't get a quote in a month.

Adrian
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader

Reviewed on 2024/11/26

Foxit PDF Reader is a lightweight, yet full of useful features app for managing PDF documents....

Foxit PDF Reader is a lightweight, yet full of useful features app for managing PDF documents. Price-wise is way less than other apps but because we use just

Pros

It has a friendly user interface and is easy to use. Is available on all platforms as apps or it can be used online on their website witch make it very versatile. Security features are a good thing too, as it allows to make the files password protected as well even sign them.

Cons

It more limited in function than other PDF management apps, now depends witch one you need and use.

Chris
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  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader

Reviewed on 2024/08/07

Features price-wise, it is a good app; it really does its job well and has a reasonable price.

Features price-wise, it is a good app; it really does its job well and has a reasonable price.

Pros

Foxit is an easy to install app and has a nice user interface that lets me navigate and find features easily. Is cheaper than other apps but has the same features as them. Another important thing to mention is that it is available on all platforms.

Cons

It happened a few times to have lag when open a PDF file.

Shelby
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  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader Review

Reviewed on 2023/10/02

Pros

We implemented Foxit PDF Reader Review to use as our default app to open PDF files. We were having issues with our other provider. I have found Foxit PDF Reader Review to be efficient. The files open quickly. The lay out is good. I have utilised the e-signature and text edit settings so far and these do seem to work really well. I have not encountered any issues so far with Foxit PDF Reader Review and I plan to continue to use this.

Cons

The only issue I have had is some files will not open - but rare.

Heleno
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I liked the Foxit PDF app for being practical and easy to use.

Reviewed on 2023/06/18

I use a lot to open invoices, slips and convert some contracts .DOC.

I use a lot to open invoices, slips and convert some contracts .DOC.

Pros

I liked the practicality of FOXIT PDF, and the various tools it provides.

Cons

I do not like the amount of advertisements that have in the free version, however, I understand that they need to have financial return.

Ali
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  • Industry: Translation & Localization
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Foxit Reader: The Underdog of PDF Readers - Is It Worth the Switch?

Reviewed on 2024/03/30

Foxit PDF Reader is a user-friendly and efficient PDF editor with a straightforward interface. It...

Foxit PDF Reader is a user-friendly and efficient PDF editor with a straightforward interface. It offers fast loading times and smooth performance for moderate-spec computers. The free version offers annotation tools, commenting features, and form-filling capabilities. However, it has limited editing capabilities, may have limitations in collaboration features, and may focus on core PDF functionalities. Foxit is suitable for casual users, students, and budget-conscious businesses, but may not be suitable for workflows requiring extensive editing capabilities or specialized functionalities.

Pros

A flexible tool, Foxit PDF Reader provides a multitude of features for free users, such as form filling, annotation, and teamwork. Its lightweight and user-friendly interface makes it appropriate for older machines. Advanced editing features, document redaction, and OCR for transforming scanned PDFs into editable text forms are available in paid editions. They also provide real-time co-editing capabilities with "Shared Review" and enhanced comment management. Although Foxit PDF Reader can handle simple to somewhat complex activities, its most useful capabilities are dependent on certain workflow requirements.

Cons

Foxit PDF Reader is a free version with limited editing features, limited collaboration features, and no document management. It primarily focuses on viewing and annotating PDFs, with limited collaboration features. The free version lacks document organization, version control, and advanced security features. The mobile app features may be limited compared to the desktop version. Foxit Reader prioritizes core PDF viewing and editing functionalities, and its less aggressive marketing may lead to users overlooking its capabilities.

Robert
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader - comprehendive solution

Reviewed on 2024/11/18

Foxit PDF Reader is a comprehensive solution for all the documents as it has many useful features...

Foxit PDF Reader is a comprehensive solution for all the documents as it has many useful features like OCR scanning and signing features. Support is good and the price is good.

Pros

Foxit Reader is easy to use as it has a intuitive user interface, works very good and is quite fast as it does not uses a lot of system resources. Another feature I enjoy using is he sign feature, as it allows me to sign documents from a device without using printers and scanners, really saves time.

Cons

There are not things to like less, all work good.

Thomas
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader: Simple to use

Reviewed on 2024/10/27

Pros

It is easy to install and creating, modifying and signing documents is very simple.

Cons

If I had to choose one thing to dislike, it would be that adding multiple signatures onto one account required a bit of trial and error, and looking on the internet for help, as it was not a crystal clear process. However, that is a very small issue, as otherwise I have no complaints.

Mahmudul islam
Mahmudul islam
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Powerful Pdf reader with simple interface

Reviewed on 2023/04/09

Foxit PDF reader is free to use PDF reader, it has very smooth and easy interface. For Opening PDF...

Foxit PDF reader is free to use PDF reader, it has very smooth and easy interface. For Opening PDF files very quick in Foxit reader. Unlike other products it takes low time, For large files it takes sometime to load but its very good for me.

Pros

Foxit has simple interface , its also lightweight tool than other pdf reader. Easy to use, very quick to open the PDF files. rather than other PDF reader its very quick and less freeze. Zoom in features ad taking notes function is helpful for me. Most importantly i can open multiple files at once. Adding time stamp and digital sign is also good options for me. Highlighting important lines is swift and easy.

Cons

From my use, i did not find any big Cons, for large files sometime it freeze.

Laura
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  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Does What It Says On The Tin

Reviewed on 2023/12/05

Pros

It seems like everybody uses Adobe for PDFs, so I wasn't sure how it would go when our IT guy set us up on Foxit, but in the 3+ years we've been using it everything's been very seamless and there haven't been any issues. I don't really have a lot of experience with other PDF readers, but this one does what it says on the tin, and that's all I really want.

Cons

I'm not sure if this is a Foxit-specific issue or (more likely) all PDF readers, but it's annoying to not be able to delete pages directly from a protected PDF, and have to save it as a new document in order to do that. Sometimes the rotate page feature is a little crazy, but really I don't have a lot of complaints about it.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Acrobat Reader
Michael
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  • Industry: Online Media
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Better than Adobe

Reviewed on 2024/02/16

Pros

Foxit is the free version of Adobe, because it allows you to edit and sign documents without having to pay for the premium version. It also doesn't take up a lot of space on your computer.

Cons

The signature feature changed last year. You can still sign, but it is more confusing about where to find it.

Mateusz
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Rating Foxit PDF Reader from employee eye

Reviewed on 2023/10/31

Pros

It is very easy to use. Great alternative for Adobe Acrobat. The best thing about this soft is that free plan is sufficent for daily architectural work

Cons

It is less complex than Adobe Acrobat. In some cases it is helpful, but I prefer the other software for more complicated operations on PDF files.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Free convenient reader

Reviewed on 2023/10/10

Pros

It's free. It's easy to use. More intuitive than other software.

Cons

Crashes on very rare occasions. Lack of basic PDF editing in free version

Tabona
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader - Best FREE PDF Reader

Reviewed on 2023/11/07

Ever since leaving Adobe Reader, Foxit has been my one and only PDF reader. Its easy to use and...

Ever since leaving Adobe Reader, Foxit has been my one and only PDF reader. Its easy to use and free, which are the two main things i look for in a pdf reader

Pros

* Ease of use
* I use it across my different devices: Windows, Mac, and Android
* Free to use
* Seamless integration with microsoft office software

Cons

During installation, Foxit asks to install additional software

Ndenibi Joel
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A great PDF tool

Reviewed on 2023/06/09

I used Foxit Reader daily to open documents sent to me in pdf format. It helps me to open documents...

I used Foxit Reader daily to open documents sent to me in pdf format. It helps me to open documents without being afraid that the document may become altered

Pros

Foxit PDF Reader makes it easy for me to open and read PDF documents with ease. Also, the converter tool helps me to be able to convert documents to PDF and PDF to Word documents. Foxit pdf reader is a document I can recommend to anyone on any day and time

Cons

Foxit Reader is a good tool but it requires the internet for you to be able to convert from pdf to Word. It would have been better if the application could permit users to convert documents offline

Melissa
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

So-so

Reviewed on 2023/10/31

It's been ok, more user friendliness would be great.

It's been ok, more user friendliness would be great.

Pros

Inexpensive, view PDFs easily with little crashing and/or errors.

Cons

Very difficult to attach/combine PDFs... can't locate the function at all.

Alternatives Considered

Nitro Pro

Reasons for Switching to Foxit PDF Reader

Cheaper, recommended by IT department
Viraj
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Other Choice for Adobe Pro with same features and excellent costing

Reviewed on 2023/06/14

I'm getting my work done with the ease of use and not many problems. Has all the tools that I need...

I'm getting my work done with the ease of use and not many problems. Has all the tools that I need day to day.

Pros

It has all the features of Adobe Pro and gets the work done efficiently. There are a few options that I use regularly that are helpful like editing, organizing pages, etc.

Cons

There are not a lot but the signature option can be enhanced to be comparable to other software and over all it's not bad.

Carlos
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

PDF file reader

Reviewed on 2023/10/16

Pros

A very complete solution to read and edit the pdf files

Cons

Some limitations regarding the type of license

Neil
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Our go-to PDF reader

Reviewed on 2023/07/01

Foxit PDF Reader is a tool that every work place should have due to its simplicity.

Foxit PDF Reader is a tool that every work place should have due to its simplicity.

Pros

It is very easy to use, manage and organize PDF files. It opens all PDF format files in just a few seconds.

Cons

No, I do not have complaints regarding this very awesome tool that opens PDF files in high clear quality.

Michael
Michael
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Foxit PDF Reader is eye to eye with Acrobat Professional but a lot cheaper

Reviewed on 2023/04/06

Very good and inexpensive alternative for Acrobat Pro. I use it at home as I feel Acrobat Pro is...

Very good and inexpensive alternative for Acrobat Pro. I use it at home as I feel Acrobat Pro is too expensive.

Pros

Full functionality including page rearrange and editing. Optical character recognition is not as good as in Acrobat Pro. Very good pricing particularly when compared to Acrobat Pro.

Cons

OCR is not always working that well and it cannot fix up bad scans (tilted / skewed) very well.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Super good but still underrated

Reviewed on 2023/04/07

Overall, I like Foxit more than Adobe. It's simple and inexpensive.

Overall, I like Foxit more than Adobe. It's simple and inexpensive.

Pros

Foxit reader is my go to PDF reader and editor in my personal PC. In my work PC I use Adobe reader. Foxit provides all features but at a much lower cost. I love Foxit's PDF editor. It's like editing a MS Word document. Foxit helped me editing and writing a lot of PDFs during my green cards application. I never had any issues with it.

Cons

I do not like that post consumer services of Foxit reader. They send out to many emails about promotions. In the application itself I would love to see a few more collection of premium fonts while in the editor mode.

Victoria
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Don't miss out on this!

Reviewed on 2023/05/20

Experience has been wonderful I wouldn't change it for anything I love this so much

Experience has been wonderful I wouldn't change it for anything I love this so much

Pros

This is made my work-life so much easier because it has kept everything organized and has allowed me to have all my important documents in one place

Cons

There's nothing about this I do not like or that I would not recommend it's a must have if you are a small business owner or if you just wanna keep your stuff all in one place.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Fox PDF Reader

Reviewed on 2023/06/14

It can not only convert word files into PDF but it also encrypts them.

It can not only convert word files into PDF but it also encrypts them.

Pros

It is user friendly and it is a good substitute for any great PDF reader

Cons

It is quite expensive. the version i used did not support the addition of comments.