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Foxit PDF SDK

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Last updated December 14th, 2025

# Page 2 - Reviews of Foxit PDF SDK

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BM

Brunno M.  
Engenheiro Eletricista  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Avaliação FOXIT"

December 16, 2022

5.0

Pros

Ampla variedade de recursos de edição de arquivos em PDF e o software é relativamente leve para o que oferece.

Cons

Até o momento não identifiquei pontos negativos relacionados ao software.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Foreign Attorney  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Helpful for me"

December 7, 2018

5.0

I can change every document into a PDF easily!

Pros

To be honest., I use this software because my scanner in the office only allows me to get the documents in TIF type, so with Foxit I can modify every TIF document into a PDF document. Also, this software allows you to directly print the documents and to make certain edits to the archive. Also, it has a comment section which can be helpful if you need to make annotations about something in the doc.

Cons

Sometimes the software can be very slow.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO, Simply Beautiful by Heather  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I really enjoy using Foxit. It sure beats having to pay for Adobe and still has all the functions."

May 10, 2018

4.0

Having the same functions as Adobe but in a much simpler format.

Pros

It does everything that Adobe does. It seems more user friendly and just the overall navigation is better.

Cons

So far, I have not come across anything I did not like yet. I guess my only downfall is that I didn't come across it sooner!

Review Source

‪E

‪mohamed E.  
computer engineer  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Full review"

December 2, 2022

5.0

Pros

The program is easy to use, the program format is wonderful, the updates are beautiful, and it includes all the features

Cons

I don't see any downsides to this app

Review Source

Hanna Luiza F.  
Professora  
Performing Arts  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Leitor de pdf"

December 1, 2022

5.0

Uso diariamente e não troco mais por nenhum outro programa

Pros

Muito prático e exatamente igual ao Adobe, porém a versão gratuita te da muito mais acesso a outras ferramentas do que a do Adobe

Cons

Um pouco confuso no início, mas depois de entender os atalhos funciona muito bem

Review Source

SJ

Simonne J.  
Office Manager  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "FoxIt is outstanding"

October 4, 2019

5.0

We have resolved changes that need made in the field with this product. This gets our reports to our clients faster and everyone is happy.

Pros

Ease of use and so easy to train others to use. This cut my training time in half and additional questions are rare.

Cons

I personally and training have not found any cons with the software. I started using it and used it for months before rolling out to my team.

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MW

Marcellous W.  
Safety Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fox it"

December 1, 2020

5.0

It has been very good.

Pros

Very user friendly to convert docs to PDF and lock down from editing.

Cons

Need a few more options when drawing construction markup maps or asbuilts.

Switched from

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

yes

Review Source

JA

Jaime A.  
Partner  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great PDF tool"

June 3, 2021

5.0

Very useful for the pdf needs on your daily basis. It is solving all the issues that my business need.

Pros

I like that the free version of this software has improved and now it has more capability: Sign documents - Fill Out forms. These two features and the best.

Cons

I do not like that sometimes it gets some conflicts with my system / laptop running Windows 10. Sometimes when I would like to search the hole folder for a word in group of documents, it does not let find them. Previously it permit me.

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BA

Brittany A.  
Accountant  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Foxit software allows me to open PDF's."

July 2, 2018

4.0

Pros

Foxit software allows me to open PDF's on my computer. It has useful tools like highlighting and selecting. There are different versions available to use depending on your needs.

Cons

I do wish there was more capability with the regular version of Foxit. It allows me to do what I need to, but not be creative.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Dentist / Owner  
Medical Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "FoxIt Review"

February 15, 2019

5.0

I use this software daily. I comes in so handy throughout the day when dealing with editing PDFs or in virtual printing to PDF.

Pros

Great software! I use this daily for virtual printing. Very user friendly and easy to creat and edit PDF.

Cons

I would like to see it easier to "erase"/ delete text in order to customize documents

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RG

Rodrigo G.  
PhD  
Research  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Linux best PDF authoring software"

August 2, 2018

5.0

It is extremely useful in Linux. It makes the process of reviewing scientific paper very easy.

Pros

After trying different PDF authoring software packages, I found that for Scientific Linux this is by far the best, it is the only that allows you to do fast and effective authoring of PDF files. Information for non Linux users: Adobe Acrobat has been deprecated for some years now and Foxit is the only one that compares (and exceeds) its functionality being a fast, secure and affordable solution. Local installation (no sudo privileges) is easy because every step is documented in the support centre. I use it to comment and review scientific papers.

Cons

When viewing documents on Foxit, I haven't found a way to directly click on local (stored) PDF href links, I need to look for the local file and open it manually.

Review Source

Innocent M.  
IT Specialist  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Foxit Reader Pdf review"

November 17, 2018

5.0

It has helped alot since i used to download pdf documents and sign them manually while scanning it again to send it to the designated receiver. Now am able to sign and send without a hustle.

Pros

This among my best software for it's wonderful features which includes rendering, adding digital signatures. That's why love it.

Cons

So far i havent met any challenges using this software. It has proved to be efficient.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Accounting Assistant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "So many tools!"

September 7, 2018

5.0

This is our go to software for opening, viewing, and editing pdfs.

Pros

My favorite thing about this product is the various tools available to work with pdfs. I mostly use the security feature and the signature feature. I also like how easy it is to extract, switch and combine pages in pdfs.

Cons

This software tends to crash and not respond a lot.

Review Source

AG

ANGIE G.  
Bookkeeper  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Foxit is easy to use and great for the money"

November 12, 2019

5.0

I combine files and keep track of work done on vehicles so our company can save paper use and go mostly electronically.

Pros

I like being able to scan new documents into existing documents instead of having to insert or combine.

Cons

I haven't found anything yet I do not like about this software. Everything I need to accomplish it handles with ease.

Reason for choosing Foxit PDF SDK

I chose Foxit for all the functions it has to offer.

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Aaron H.  
CIO  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "FoxIt is an Easy to Use Acrobat Alternartive"

October 6, 2020

4.0

It does everything that Acrobat does, and in some cases its a little more intuitive. One thing I have noticed about Adobe CS software lately is that they have confused the UI and hidden features in new places. FoxIt does not do any of that. Everything you need is there, easily found, and easily used.

Pros

The software was inexpensive, and had all of the features I would expect from a PDF Development tool.

Cons

I have no issues with the software, but the manufacturer website was not very clear on which links to use so I ended up downloading the program shell, then the actual program. So they could clean up their site UI a bit.

Reason for choosing Foxit PDF SDK

The other tools were missing high-traffic features, and Acrobat was more expensive for the same functionality.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Developer  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Open source PDF Tool"

September 3, 2018

5.0

Pros

The best feature about this is that it provides wide variety of tools in order to view and modify our docs easily and that to at no cost. It is seemingly more fast that Adobe and once easily understand its GUI and work properly.

Cons

Currently I don't see any cons as when compared to Adobe it is providing the same features at no cost. One should go ahead with Foxit instead of Adobe.

Review Source

TK

TIFFANY K.  
Dir. of Planning Svcs.  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "What a Fantastic Replacement for Adobe"

August 25, 2020

5.0

I use it daily. Many features are very easy and intuitive but there is a chat session available if you need help and their service team is easy to reach and get instructions from. They also offer tutorials that are helpful.

Pros

Super easy to use, lots of buttons/shortcuts for frequently used features that you normally have to search for with Adobe. Price SUPER low compared to alternatives.

Cons

At present I see no cons to this software. It is user friendly, installation was easy and files converted without effort

Review Source

DH

Debbie H.  
Director  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ease of use"

December 11, 2019

5.0

We merge, create and edit .pdfs easily and quickly!

Pros

The program is easy to use. It is much less expensive than full Adobe and does everything I need. We particularly enjoy the merging feature.

Cons

We have not run into any problems that we were not able to figure out so we do not have any cons to report

Reason for choosing Foxit PDF SDK

Cost

Review Source

MC

Manuel C.  
developper  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Foxit"

January 21, 2021

4.0

is a very good software, is a very good alternative compared to others

Pros

is a very good software with a lot of features, including Advanced Object Editing. Advanced Text Editing. Convert PDF to Microsoft Office.

Cons

Limited functional in trial. No conversion to ePub.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Solutions Architect | BPM/SOA/EAI  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Helpful PDF Software"

July 17, 2018

5.0

Pros

From my point of view it's really useful, you can read pdf files but also edit them and add comments if it's neccesary those are the functionalities i have used but it has other fancy options too

Cons

They could update the interface to compete with Adobe PDF since that is a more friendly tool and easy to use

Review Source

MB

Mike B.  
Adjunct Faculty  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great Software"

May 5, 2018

5.0

I am able to create my own material for my college classes and edit the material in ways that I could not do before buying Foxit.

Pros

I primarily use the editing features. It allows me to find online resources, edit out some of the distractions, and create PDF-files to use for my classes. I also use it to combine PDFs and so forth. It has been very helpful.

Cons

Foxit software has frequent updates that seem to be more about advertising than truly updating the software. That can get tiresome.

Review Source

LRR

Leyniker Raul R.  
system engineer  
Market Research  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Foxit PDF review"

November 21, 2018

5.0

Pros

very good complete tool, is one of the PDF editors with more tools than I have seen.

Cons

Use foxit on both PC and smartphone. I like it but there are some things to improve, for example. the result in color must be able to choose the default color; Sometimes, when you open a document again, I forgot where you left it.

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dS

david S.  
contractor  
Construction  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "waste of time"

March 10, 2020

1.0

never trust this company

Pros

not to much, this was a very bad experience

Cons

The software that controls everything on your PC cant open S#!!.

Review Source

AS

Amanda S.  
HR Recruitment Specialist  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Foxit PDF Software"

December 22, 2020

5.0

We had a license for Adobe, and I have to say that using Foxit was very easy. I really like how easy it is to utilize and edit pdf's. Overall great addition and very helpful tool to have.

Pros

I love how easy it is to use. With Covid changing the way we recruit and onboarding the best feature was being able to convert documents to have an electronic signature, and with ease.

Cons

Sometimes when you run a form field recognition it puts text boxes in various spots of the document that is not needed. Not a terrible thing though.

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NP

NICK P.  
Order Entry Clerk  
Sporting Goods  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The best Adobe PDF software substitute! Save your money folks, go with Foxit."

April 21, 2018

4.0

Being able to create and view PDFs quickly and easily with a great interface.

Pros

Even easier to use than Adobe with all the capability and much cheaper to purchase for yourself or your company.

Cons

I currently have no serious complaints about this software. Manage PDFs in bulk easily for software development or any other purpose.

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