Foxit PDF Reader - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Foxit PDF Reader's user-friendly interface, fast loading times, and efficient PDF viewing capabilities. They find it reliable for opening multiple PDF files without lagging or crashing, unlike other software. Users report that it supports annotations, basic editing, and multiple tabs, enhancing productivity. They also highlight its lightweight nature and quick access to recently opened documents. However, some mention occasional crashes and bugs, and a few find the user interface unappealing. Of the 63 Foxit PDF Reader users who gave detailed accounts of their use of PDF Reader, 98% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“I read a lot and take a lot of notes, and it offers all the capabilities I need to organise everything better.”

Chandrakeerthan P.

student

“In my work PC I use Adobe reader.”

Tousif A.

Hardware Engineer

“Probably it would not be best reader if you want to save and read your file. But it works for me as most of the time, I don't need them to read back.”

TT

Thet T.

Hospital Doctor

“the most amazing feature is the "Read" feature that makes the inbuilt text reader to read the document that has been opened.”

enoch d.

Technical Lead

Reviewers indicate that Foxit PDF Reader's 'Convert to PDF' capability is efficient and integrates well with frequently used document creators like Word and Excel. They find it easy to convert various file formats, including images, into PDFs, preserving formatting and reducing file sizes. Users appreciate the simplicity and speed of the conversion process, which helps in creating secure, uneditable documents. Some note that this function is similar to other software and could use enhancements. Of the 50 Foxit PDF Reader users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Convert to PDF, 82% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users report that Foxit PDF Reader's 'Merge/Append Files' capability significantly enhances workflow efficiency by allowing them to combine multiple PDFs into a single document. They find it straightforward and time-saving, especially for organizing and managing large sets of documents. Reviewers appreciate the ease of use and the ability to merge specific pages from different files. However, some users mention that this capability is not supported in the free version and is available in the Editor version. Of the 42 Foxit PDF Reader users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Merge/Append Files, 76% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight Foxit PDF Reader's 'Commenting/Notes' capability as valuable for collaboration and providing detailed feedback. They find it useful for adding comments, notes, and various annotations like textboxes and callouts. Users appreciate the range of tools available for marking up documents, which aids in communication and understanding. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the usability of this capability, preferring Adobe for commenting and notes, and mention the need for improvements. Of the 21 Foxit PDF Reader users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Commenting/Notes, 76% rated this feature as important or highly important.