# Foxit PDF Editor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Foxit PDF Editor the right PDF Editor solution for you? Explore 90 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/reviews --- Foxit PDF Editor 4.5 (90) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 4th, 2026 # Reviews of Foxit PDF Editor Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews EB Emma B Financial ControllerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I have had no issues with document sizes meaning I can quickly upload pdfs of any size and edit.“ April 29, 2026 OM Oliver M GeoscientistChemicals, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Foxit is unconcerned that some glitch with my account using their "free trial" will not allow the purchased software to work.“ February 21, 2026 EB Emma B Financial ControllerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “My overall experience with Foxit PDF Editor is a positive one, I use it weekly for simple edits and signing.“ April 29, 2026 Josh V Systems AnalystWarehousing, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Updates require administrative privileges - if your company does not allow users to be local administrators, consider the ramifications of this before purchasing.“ May 22, 2024 TW Tina W IT-Account ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The software provides us a quick solution to edit quotes and create custom forms for our clients.“ November 6, 2024 Jasmin C DeveloperHuman Resources, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It gets the job done, but the license cost is too much“ March 29, 2025 ZA Zafar A Country HSE ManagerRenewables & Environment, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is a great alternative tool for PDF edits and makes it easy to use in all ways, meaning on tablet, pc and mobile.“ March 14, 2026 Jasmin C DeveloperHuman Resources, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “UI is clunky.“ March 29, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 90 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Bill L. Vice President of Sales and Operations Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foxit pdfs the good and bad " January 19, 2026 3.0 We use this forbour quoting and registering students into our classes. We provide them documents for purchase orders in pdf format. Pros It does everything we need to di. Converts files into pdf for quotes and documentation to sign. We use it daily for course registration processes. Cons Its availability to manage licenses anf add ons can be quite confusing compared to other products in that space. It also increases cost deoending on versions. Alternatives considered [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) Reason for choosing Foxit PDF Editor Costing was a lot cheaper. We could save close to 250 follars per month using foxit vs Adobe. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) Costing is a lot xheaper for foxit. We saved about 55% per month. Review Source PK Pradeep K. Assistant Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A much better Subscription based PDF Editor " January 18, 2025 4.0 I love and appreciate the cost advantage that Foxit provides me over Adobe with enticing features which makes it a better choice. The subscription model has brought more similarity to Adobe but the AI assistant with automatic features and cloud storage makes it a more effective tool. Pros It provides a smooth way to organize, edit your documents through decluttered and perfectly designed toolbars. It is cheaper compared to its competitors and more features rich. AI support has been a gamechanger and much needed feature in todays' scenario. Cons There is a certain disintegration between the desktop, web and mobile version of the software when comparing the PDF Editor and PDF Editor plus.The subscription based version has Switched from [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) The cost of Adobe and the efficient AI support present in Foxit PDF Editor. Review Source EB Emma B. Financial Controller Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A useful PDF editor, with signing features. " April 29, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Foxit PDF Editor is a positive one, I use it weekly for simple edits and signing. I have had no issues with document sizes meaning I can quickly upload pdfs of any size and edit. I can then easily download my edited files. Pros Foxit PDF Editor makes editing pdf easy, quick and simple. I use it often to redact pdfs, add comments and notes, and share. The legally binding signing features which include electronic signatures and digital signatures is a very useful feature which we use frequently. This speeds up getting important documents signed by the right people, such as bank documents. It is easy to use and does not require a steep learning curve. Cons Foxit PDF editor requires certain subscription levels to access advanced features and for multiple logins. I would recommend researching what level you require. Foxit PDF Editor does have 24/7 customer service, but this is available through a call, a chat function would be helpful. Review Source OM Oliver M. Geoscientist Chemicals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "FOXIT SOFTWARE FAILS. BUT NOT A CONCERN FOR FOXIT." February 21, 2026 1.0 Since the EXE file does not work, my overall experience is very NEGATIVE. Foxit is unconcerned that some glitch with my account using their "free trial" will not allow the purchased software to work. DON'T PAY FOR THIS UNTIL IT WORK ON YOUR COMPUTER. Pros After a putatively free trial, I purchased Foxit PDF Editor. The Company sent me a link to download the exe file. IT DOES NOT WORK. Foxit is evidently unconcerned that my FOXIT EDITOR DOES NOT WORK. I have sent repeated emails, calls, etc to get this addressed and they can't be bothered. Cons IT DOES NOT WORK. I purchased the software. FOXIT has been uninterested to get the software working on my computer. Review Source Response from Foxit Software March 3, 2026 Hi Oliver, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the level of service or product performance we aim to provide. If you’re open to it, please connect with us via: https://kb.foxit.com/s/submit-a-case and a member of our team will follow up with you directly. Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate the opportunity to make this right. The Foxit Team ZA Zafar A. Country HSE Manager Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great alternative for PDF editor" March 14, 2026 4.0 In absence of any other tool, this tool is favorable and great alternative, even if it has its own features tha need time to learn Pros It is a great alternative tool for PDF edits and makes it easy to use in all ways, meaning on tablet, pc and mobile. PDF document management is secured and makes it easy access. File edition and conversion are working great and pristine, with favorable speed and great performance. Cons Tools of PDF editor are some times too much and you can be a bit lost without direct navigation. You need to master all of them, however in practice you don’t use them all, just those that you need most Review Source Jasmin C. Developer Human Resources Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Works fine" March 29, 2025 3.0 Good enough for daily PDF uses, but not worth it long term if you need more advanced editing or solid OCR. It gets the job done, but the license cost is too much Pros Lightweight, fast to open. Editing tools are fine for basic tasks. Doesn’t eat up system resources like Adobe. Cons UI is clunky. Some features are buried too deep. Pricing feels high considering the occasional bugs and lack of polish. OCR results hit or miss. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) More use cases with foxit pdf editor than regular adobe acrobat Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr AI Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very reliable pdf editor/reader tool" February 22, 2026 5.0 Pros This is one of the frequent tools I have been using for my pdf documents, which it's the most significant feature that I like is when other pdf readers/editors are not able to open or process certain problematic files, it easily handles the work. Cons I would say the UI has some room to be enhanced. Simplicity is the key for such tools that by essence are not designed for complex tasks. Review Source EL Edward L. Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great alternative to Adobe Acrobat" August 31, 2025 5.0 Pros A great alternative to Adobe Acrobat. It has great ability to scanned document and convert it to selectable text for document processing Cons It takes some learning curve to figure out how to initiate and the process an e- signature on the desktop. Review Source DG Dayanand G. Warehouse Executive Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent PDF editing tool" February 2, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Foxit PDF Editor has been good and positive. Pros With Foxit PDF Editor you can edit documents texts and images easily. With its OCR functionality, you can convert scanned documents into editable and searchable PDFs. It lets you convert PDF files to other formats like Word, Excel, etc. It lets you protect your documents with a password. Cons Currently, I have no dislikes about Foxit PDF Editor. Review Source FM Finn M. Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Foxit PDF Editor - Review" April 3, 2025 5.0 Cheaper and just as useable as Adobe - very positive Pros less resource-intensive compared to Adobe Acrobat, making it faster and more responsive The UI is simple and easy to use, resembling Microsoft Office Cons Some features require a paid subscription Review Source JA Julian A. IT Specialist Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GOAT Editor" April 9, 2025 5.0 Pros This PDF editor has everything that you need and it is in a super user-friendly environment. Cons The costs may add up a bit if you have a lot of single time users. Review Source aN abdelkabir N. freelancer Design Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great PDF Editor with Handy Features" October 30, 2024 4.0 Overall, Foxit PDF Editor is a solid tool for editing and managing PDFs with a good balance of features and affordability. Pros Easy-to-use interface, lots of editing tools, and affordable compared to other PDF editors. Cons Some advanced features can be a bit slow; occasional glitches when handling large files. Review Source GM Geeti M. Doctoral Student Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foxit PhantomPDF is a great tool for viewing, editing, and managing PDF files." February 21, 2023 5.0 Overall, Foxit PhantomPDF is a powerful PDF file editor that allows you to create, edit, convert, and share PDF files. It has a wide range of features that make it an ideal choice for editing and creating PDF documents. I have used Foxit PhantomPDF for several projects and found it to be very easy to use and efficient. Pros One of the things I liked most about Foxit PhantomPDF is its ability to highlight text in the document with ease. This feature allowed me to quickly find important passages in my documents without having to scroll through each page. Additionally, the ability to convert PDFs into other formats was also quite useful as it enabled me to share my documents with others without any hassle. Cons The thing I liked least about Foxit PhantomPDF was its lack of support for certain file types such as Word or Excel documents. While this wasn't a major issue for me, it could be an inconvenience for some users who need more flexibility when working with different types of files Review Source KC Kimberly C. Regional Sales Manager- West Industrial Automation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Foxit PDF Editor is the Best of the Best!" December 2, 2023 5.0 Pros Foxit PDF Editor is the best pdf editor program available. It allows you to do everything you need to do with documents and more. Cons The price for a large organization is much higher than other options. Review Source KM Kerry M. Chief Wellness Officer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use for editing or rearranging PDFs" June 14, 2023 5.0 Great product for editing PDFs. Pros Editing text, rearranging pages and merging documents into one are amazing. Very easy to use. Cons There is nothing that I do not like about Foxit PhantomPDF. Review Source LM Lewis M. IT Specialist Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable" July 21, 2023 5.0 Pros This is a reliable software, does not crash like other PDF editors Cons New version is missing some of the features from the older version Switched from [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) cost and licensing Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good software packed with lot of features." November 2, 2022 5.0 It has been the default pdf reading software so it has allowed me to read many books and educational materials. Pros Its easy to install and has a good searching feature. Cons The thing i didnt like about the software uses more Processor speed. I dont know if it similar on other similar softwares or not but it sometime takes gets upto 20% with a single pdf document opended. Review Source GG Grace G. Project Coordinator Public Policy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Light to use and very user friendly" January 22, 2022 5.0 I use Foxit the most on mobile primarily due to its extremely lightweight and ease of use. My phone does not struggle to handle big documents and using it does not draw too much on my RAM to limit my operation of other programs or make my phone too slow. The ease of navigation and annotations also makes reading on my phone much more enjoyable than with other alternatives. Pros The user interface is very simple and allows for maximum efficiency of use. Navigating to all commonly-used features such as digital signatures, document merger, document splitting, or format conversion is easily done. What I love best about Foxit is therefore the unbelievable ease of use and efficiency of the user experience. Cons Sometimes, it freezes and crashes even when I am working on small documents... with changes not saved. I therefore would have to begin from scratch all over again. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Legal negotiator / Tester Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not the best but passable" March 6, 2022 4.0 We print a lot of pdf documents from legal documents and photos. The most important, and key feature, is it's security. But is not the most user friendly program, I had some random crashes and it's interface could use some serious work. Pros Good at editing and printing pdf files. Multilingual and safe. Inexpensive. Cons Not the easiest to use, and somewhat slow. User interface could use a lot of work. Review Source BM Brad M. Boss Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great pdf editing software" April 13, 2023 4.0 I really like this software easy to use great around Pros The click and edit text function the easy to use interface the tutorials are easy to use would recommend to others Cons I couldn't really fault this software it did crash a couple of times but apart from that good all round Review Source jG joanne G. accounts Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "foxit reader" August 4, 2023 5.0 Pros opens pdf's like you would expect, used when adobe wasn't working. Cons No option to edit for free, same as competitors Review Source TK Tiffany K. Director Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Super Easy, No Manual Needed" August 24, 2022 5.0 Reducing size of files and therefore overall memory needs, merging documents that were too large to scan - super happy with this product and not a lot of learning time needed Pros This product easily converts PDF files into editable word documents, able to reduce sizes of large pdf's with two keystrokes, merging pdf's are super easy as well Cons updates are pretty frequent and you have to enter your creds about every 90 days. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) cost and ease of use Review Source MM Matti M. Attorney, Partner Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No reason to pay more" April 29, 2021 5.0 Pros We have been using PhantomPDF for sevral years. It is fully featured and has everything you need at a much better price than the competition. Cons Sometimes third party software work better with the competition. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) Price... Review Source CN Christian N. Desktop publisher Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Decent PDF editor with industrial features at a lower price." May 22, 2022 4.0 Pros The software helps read, edit, create PDF files and other industrial standard features. Works well on multiple operating systems and on smartphones, making it easier to finish tasks or continue tasks on the go. Intuitive interface that is user-friendly with ribbon similar to Microsoft Office style. It is a light software which enables it to load faster than Adobe Acrobat. Cons Even if it is relatively cheaper than Adobe Acrobat, it is still a little bit priced higher. Review Source AkG Amit kumar G. Deputy manager (HR & Compliance) Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best app for professionals" February 11, 2023 5.0 Pros The PDF editing options are so easy for any new user. Cons I did not found any least issue still now. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [PDF](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/)[PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/)[File Sharing](https://www.capterra.com/file-sharing-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.