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# Page 8 - Reviews of Foxit PDF Reader

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SUCCESS I.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Foxit Reader is the best PDF reader on the market"

June 21, 2019

5.0

Foxit reader is used to convert files to PDF according to my client's needs on Fiverr. It is a great tool for writing freelance service.

Pros

Foxit reader enables plugin to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel to enable file conversion to PDF in just one click. Foxit reader also allows free offline conversion.

Cons

Foxit reader has no Cons all through my usage as it satisfies all my needs.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Adobe reader doesn't offer one click conversion on the free trial I installed. It is only good for reading PDF.

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Vitto Sebastian T.  
None  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "PDF reader for excellence"

June 23, 2022

4.0

Pros

OCR easy to use,very simplistic an yet with many options, faster that its competition, ahs compatibility for linux

Cons

Merge PDF cannot be done one the openned documents, it has to be done from route

Switched from

[Adobe PDF Library](https://www.capterra.com/p/232963/Adobe-PDF-Library/)

It was slow and laggy

Review Source

Swan - Xuan N.  
Graduate Enrollment Intern  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love Foxit"

October 16, 2018

5.0

A good PDF reader software. Don't forget to discover some amazing features it has beside the reading function.

Pros

I love how it looks. It is simple, pretty light and plain. Foxit is super fast too. Foxit Reader is not only just for reading. We can highlight and take notes on it too, pretty handy when you want to put some remarks on your professors' lecture notes. It has the recent file section which is great, and it automatically opens the page where I left. What I love most about is the signature (PDF sign) function. Super handy when working in a multinational company, you won't have to run around waiting for your documents to be hand signed.

Cons

The welcome screen is pretty annoying. I don't like it.

Review Source

Maciej K.  
Telemechanics specialist  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very good PDF reader"

November 23, 2022

5.0

Pros

Easy of use. Digital signature is one of the most important feature i need in this kind of softwares and Foxit nailed it.

Cons

Starting with digital signature i was a little confused, but with practice it comes very easy.

Review Source

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Angela D.  
HR TEAM MEMBER  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Leitor pdf"

October 28, 2022

5.0

Uso o produto com alguma regularidade para a leitura dos PDF do dia-a-dia

Pros

Facilidade de abrir o ficheiro PDF e conversões rápidas do ficheiro Word para PDF

Cons

Perda de qualidade na junção de arquivos e limitação de recursos

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Damith D.  
Research Assistant  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best software to create, read,edit and convert PDFs."

December 12, 2019

5.0

PDF reader with pleasant user friendly interface compatible well with MS office package.

Pros

Freely available software to read, create,edit or convert PDF files. User friendly interface. Well compatible with Ms word. Comparatively faster than most of the other PDF reader softwares. Premium package is available with more advanced options.

Cons

Some of the options like converting to different formats (Eg. PDF to Word) is freely available only for a limited time period.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

user friendly interface and speed

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Engineering Manager  
Industrial Automation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lightweight and robust"

April 4, 2021

5.0

Saved about 10 reams of paper per year by switching to digitally signing the documents, that's about one tree in two years

Pros

Very fast stable and lite PDF reader, with all necessary features and addons, you would need from a PDF reader. Browser integration is also very flawless, DocuSign is a very useful feature making it my default reader for PDF. Mobile version of Foxit is also very smooth.

Cons

Advertisements of other products, It would have been better, if the advertisement for Phantom was more subtle.

Review Source

CJ

Caleb J.  
Junior Website developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Foxit Reader - Best free pdf reader"

March 15, 2019

4.0

I have been using this application for over 2 years now and I love every inch of it, along with its features and capabilities. it is lightweight, hence it opens super fast, and does just about everything else I might need from a pdf viewer since I don't really use this software for editing pdf.

Pros

Foxit Reader - is one of the best free pdf reader on the market with more features than you bargained for in one little package. First of all, I must say that it is a light weight application, which is one of reasons I choose to go this route. Although free, once again this is another software that packs a punch when it comes to loads of usable features available and customizable down to the theme it comes with. it has a clean and organized user interface with the office like ribbon you know and love. Apart from what comes installed by default, you also have the ability to download and install adds on which we know will boost the capabilities of this amazing pdf viewer, just to name a few.

Cons

As it being a free software with ton loads of usable features and customization, I don't have any cons at the moment.

Review Source

SG

Shelby G.  
QA & Environmental Manager  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Foxit PDF Reader Review"

October 2, 2023

5.0

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.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

We were having alot of error messages with Adobe.

Review Source

OP

Orlanzo P.  
Freelancer  
Outsourcing/Offshoring  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Foxit is brilliant"

March 7, 2022

5.0

My overall experience have been excellent. This is a life saver.

Pros

The fact that I can edit forms. I don't have to print them off, fill them out then scan them again. Gosh! It's a whole weight off my shoulders.

Cons

There are too many icons and features spread across the task bars at the top and this makes it kinda hard to find what you're looking for.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

I was not able to fill out forms in Adobe

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Engineer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Free convenient reader "

October 10, 2023

5.0

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

Review Source

Aslam H.  
Associate Professor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best PDF Software in the Market."

December 31, 2019

5.0

It is not just a PDF Reader but does a lot of other work as well. It comes with many features like Filling the text, taking snapshot or many add ons. It's worth trying much better.

Pros

It is one of the best PDF software available in the market with great compatibility with Word. The interface is very easy to understand all the features it offers. Splitting the pdf is awesome. Editing or filling up the form is very easy with Foxit Reader. It is very light and easy to install and does not take much space.

Cons

If we open more number of tabs in the reader, it gets crash. Concerting to word is not so easy as compared to other PDF Readers. Validation with digital signatures need to be improved.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "foxit"

October 4, 2023

5.0

it's an everyday tool for reading and creating pdf files

Pros

a good tool for creating and reading pdf documents,what I like most is that it allows you to bookmark documents

Cons

very simple to use and very fast, its interface is ergonomic and presents many functionalities which must be well arranged.

Review Source

RE

Randy E.  
Owner  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A PDF reader that anyone can use easily"

June 6, 2023

5.0

Fox it PDF Reader has performed well for my needs. I presently don't need addional features but if I do, I wouldn't hesistate to upgrade to the PDF editor

Pros

Foxit PDF reader is easy to use. Its considered "freemium" software meaning you can freely use the software for minimum functions but pay for additional features if desired. Just using it as a PDF reader works great. You don't have to be tech savvy to use it.

Cons

Whatever features aside from a PDF reader you want , you will have to pay for but it's not a bank buster by any means. Compared to most well known and popular PDF reader on the market, Foxit is a lot cheaper but just as durable

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Adobe is too expensive in my opinion

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Founder  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "You won't need any other PDF reader"

October 16, 2018

5.0

I have been using Foxit reader for years and I never had any issues with it whatsoever. It is the default PDF reader on my laptop and it works like a charm. Definitely recommended.

Pros

1\. It is free and works great. 2. I find it much better than Acrobat reader in terms of ease-of-use, functionality, and features. 3. It comes loaded with tons of features that make your life a lot easier. 4. It lets you open multiple files at any given time. 5. Regular updates keep bugs away. 6. It is fast. No lags. No issues.

Cons

The only thing that I don't like is that there are limited features available to the free users. If you want to get access to all the features, you have to switch to premium.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
I.T. Technician  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Price - For Now"

August 26, 2019

5.0

It has been a great product, but I see the signs of price-grabbing.

Pros

Foxit Phantom PDF is a cost-effective PDF alternative to Adobe. Foxit is perfectly functional and its interface is easy-to-use. Documents can be combined, pages reorganized, security features manipulated, text detected and edited, and more.

Cons

The cost seems to be going up for the most current version, and it only supports for a year; buying the previous 8.3 version is no longer possible.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Cost

Review Source

AB

Andrea B.  
Impiegato tecnico  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Il mio lettore PDF predefinito"

November 9, 2022

5.0

È gratuito e leggero. Anche portable volendo.

Pros

Non uso la versione a pagamento che permette di utilizzare strumenti avanzati. Mi limito alla versione free. È leggero e veloce a differenza del più famoso Adobe Reader.

Cons

Non mi piace il fatto che (opzione che si può configurare) apra i pdf all’interno del browser.

Review Source

João A.  
Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Foxit Reader - The best "

March 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

What I like most about Foxit reader is the speed opening the files and the easy way you get all things done, great for a daily use

Cons

Nothing to consider , think is the best for my pdf daily use

Review Source

Steven C.  
Business Development  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I changed my Adobe Reader to Foxit"

October 22, 2019

5.0

As a person who reads lot of texts on PDFs. I'm really happy with Foxit vs Adobe. Been using it for 2 years and the only thing I wish for it to improve is the loading speed when I'm viewing PDF with images.

Pros

\- Faster than Adobe - has more choices in view - easier to view/highlight/take make annotations on PDFs

Cons

\- still not able to edit on the free version - application is suitable for text but not for PDFs with HD images. Scrolling gets laggy.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

I was having problems reading pdf books.

Review Source

ZS

Zaid S.  
Accountant  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "the best and the smoothest PDF editing software"

January 2, 2024

5.0

I have been using Foxit PDF Reader for one year, and switched from Adobe Acrobat, Foxit PDF Reader is cheaper and smoother while editing PDF files.

Pros

Foxit PDF Reader is the best software for managing your PDF files, it has all the features and abilities that help you to edit and manage your DF files smoothly, as it does not consume much from your memory resources. It is the best!

Cons

Foxit PDF Reader is the best and there is nothing to dislike about it.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Undergraduate  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Lite Weight PDF Reader"

November 30, 2019

4.0

Overall Foxit Reader is a very good software in all the ways. Its easy to use light weight.

Pros

Foxit Reader is a great software that is use to read and edit some PDFs. There are few color modes to be select according to our choice. That helps to reduce eye strain while reading for a long time. Foxit Reader have multiple viewing modes to view the PDFs as full screen or otherwise. There are few tools available with Foxit Reader that are very useful very dealing with PDFs. Some of them are PDF Merge, Documents to PDFs, Watermarking and etc. Also there are some nice features to ensure the safety while opening PDFs.

Cons

Not much cons to be said but have to remind that we need to more carefull when installing that is because to get rid of annoying additional software trying install with in Foxit Reader.

Review Source

Román Josué D.  
Data Science Team Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great and light Reader"

March 23, 2019

5.0

Reading PDF files, highlighting important parts, copying text, capturing snapshots, and much more is made easier with Foxit Reader. I can't complain about it.

Pros

Since I found out about Foxit Reader it has become my main reader software, and the one I recommend to others. It's a very light option, has many tools and plugins to read PDF files, the search engine is fast and useful. I like that on the home screen you can see the list of recent files and open them at the point where you left the last time.

Cons

I don't like the format of the text which is copied and then pasted in another document. Styles and correct formatting should be copied easily from PDF files.

Review Source

MR

Mirza R.  
Research Assistant  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Foxit Reader is a good free software alternative to adobe reader"

October 18, 2020

5.0

I am amazed with the ease of operation of this software. It is a good must have alternative to adobe pdf reader. The ability to comment and pin files is extremely useful, I would recommend this as an everyday pdf reader.

Pros

There are a couple of likeable things about foxit reader. To start with, you can add comments anywhere on the document, adjust the font size and color too. You can also measure distances, area and add them to figures or drawings that you may have on there. You also have the option to stamp documents from various stamp formats to choose from. You can also rotate those pages in the document that might be upside down. Like adobe reader you also have the ability to protect. lock and sign your document. Lastly, another thing that stands out is the ability to pin files in the document anywhere you like. You could pin other pdfs, or videos or pictures.

Cons

I dislike that the software doesn't have the ability to let you reorganize the pages of the pdf document. You can't add other pdf documents to it either. These features are included in the paid version of the software (foxit phantom). If they add these features to the foxit reader, it would become the best free pdf reader in the market.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Client Relationship Manager  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love Foxit!"

August 27, 2018

5.0

This is a great PDF software. If you are looking for an upgrade from the standard Adobe reader, look no further!

Pros

I use Foxit everyday and I love it! It has great functionality, a lot more than some of the other PDF viewers out there. I love how you can edit PDFs in many ways, including editing text inside of the PDF seamlessly! It has really helped me out in my business. I use it craft contracts and PDFs every single day. I also love how the user interface is really intuitive and easy to use.

Cons

I don't love the color scheme of the user interface, so I wish you could change the colors or the themes. But other than that I love everything else!

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Riesgos  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lector eficiente FOXIT"

November 1, 2022

5.0

Excelente herramienta, sobre todo en la versión PRO

Pros

Las funcionalidades diversas para archivos en formato PDF

Cons

La herramiento de seleccion de objetos no es tan amigable

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Mas versatil en herramientas

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