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What Is Foxit PDF Editor?

Foxit offers scalable and affordable licensing solutions that fit any business size, transforming digital documents.

PDF Editor utilizes Foxit's award-winning interface to simplify the process of PDF creation, editing, and conversion across desktop and cloud platforms.

PDF Editor+ enhances the standard version with added features:

Legally Binding eSign: Streamline deal closures with efficient e-signature generation, templates, signature tracking, and bulk automation.

AI-powered Smart Redact: Automatically detects and removes sensitive information from documents, enhancing privacy and saving time.

All-in-One Mobile App: Stay productive on the go with comprehensive PDF tools to create, edit, fill, and sign documents. Track and collaborate in real time.

Increased Cloud Storage: Securely store additional documents with an extra 130GB of cloud storage.

Who Uses Foxit PDF Editor?

Small Business | Mid-Market | Enterprise

Foxit PDF Editor Software - Edit PDF like a Pro: Quickly and easily update your own PDF documents. Works like a processor - reflow text across paragraphs, columns, and pages; change document layout, modify text size, font or line spacing, and add multimedia.
Foxit PDF Editor Software - Create PDF, PDF/A, PDF/X, and PDF/E from virtually any file format or web pages. Create PDF Portfolios to easily share multiple files together and use Form Field Recognition to quickly create interactive PDF forms to collect data.

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Reviews of Foxit PDF Editor

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.2

Reviews by company size (employees)

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  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

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Jose
Jose
Business Change Manager. IPMA. PMP. in Panama
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Foxit PhantomPDF, a tool full of features that create value in the organization

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: A great platform that facilitates collaboration between members of the organization, increasing the performance and quality of the generated documents, as well as being able to use cloud services and providing enablers to manage comments and annotations. On the other hand, the mechanisms it offers for importing and exporting with the most popular office tools increase its level of adoption.

Pros:

Foxit PhantomPDF is an extremely complete tool that allows us to work with documents in PDF format in a professional manner, as well as incorporating the option of incorporating a workflow to sign documents efficiently and easily in a corporate environment. This makes it seen as a great candidate for managing documents that have security mechanisms and generate credibility in organizations.

Cons:

It is an excellent platform that manages documents effectively from its distinctive editing panel and allows us to easily update our PDF documents, on the other hand, the word processor is very versatile by allowing text to be inserted between paragraphs, columns, and pages, as well as change the design of the document so that while more third-party integrations can be incorporated into the platform, we will be able to work in a homogeneous way within our organization.

Kimberly
Regional Sales Manager- West in US
Industrial Automation, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Foxit PDF Editor is the Best of the Best!

5.0 last year

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.

Duy
Executive in Vietnam
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

Terrible experience

1.0 10 months ago

Comments: Very bad. There are no other words needed

Pros:

The only thing I enjoyed doing with Foxit PhantomPDF was that it had the feature of editing texts, compared to Foxit Reader

Cons:

Everything else. The feature that I frequently use is "Edit Text". And good Lord, it successfully added more stress to my work! There are too many flaws in this feature and it took me all day to correct them.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Warehousing, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great Budget Option - Same Features as Adobe

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

Foxit is a great alternative to Adobe, and we have not received any complaints from users after switching over.

Cons:

Updates require administrative privileges - if your company does not allow users to be local administrators, consider the ramifications of this before purchasing.

David
Electrical estimator in UK
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great PDF Editor

5.0 last year

Pros:

Simple to use, intuitive and very easy to learn

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, compared to other editors, this is tbe best

Ebony
Coordinator in US
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Easy to use

5.0 last year

Pros:

The company that I was with did not pay for Adobe and fox. It was the chosen program. It was easy to learn and use and just as a effective.

Cons:

The only cons were that it was different from what I was used to.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Small but powerful software that you should have in your office

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: I'm happy with it. Most of the time that I get what I want in just a second when using Foxit pdf editor

Pros:

it easy to use and all in one. Using Foxit you can do anything you want with your pdf document

Cons:

OCR still a bit slow and take same amount of time whether I do for the whole document or some pages in the document

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Entertainment, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An alright PDF editor

4.0 last year

Pros:

It's an alright editor, all the features are there.

Cons:

UX could be better, not a big fan of the design.

Abdou
CEO in Cameroon
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Experience the Advanced Features of Foxit PhantomPDF for Effective PDF Management

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I can say that my overall experience using Foxit PhantomPDF has been positive. This software is a powerful tool for PDF file management with many advanced features, including converting PDFs to Microsoft Office files, document scanning, password protection, optical character recognition (OCR), and many more.

Pros:

Foxit Phantom PDF is a powerful tool for managing and editing PDF files. Its user-friendly interface and wide range of features make it a great choice for professionals and casual users alike. The software provides excellent security features, including password protection and document encryption, to ensure that sensitive information is always kept safe.One of the standout features of Foxit Phantom PDF is its ability to convert documents into various formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is incredibly useful for users who need to edit or repurpose PDF content.

Cons:

I have experienced compatibility issues with other software, especially when it comes to integration with email tools or web browsers. It is also important to note that the user interface may seem cluttered or confusing to some users, which can affect their overall experience.

Lewis
IT Specialist in US
Real Estate, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Reliable

5.0 last year

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

joanne
accounts in UK
Automotive, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

foxit reader

5.0 last year

Pros:

opens pdf's like you would expect, used when adobe wasn't working.

Cons:

No option to edit for free, same as competitors

Brad
Boss in Australia
Oil & Energy, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great pdf editing software

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: 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

Amit kumar
Deputy manager (HR & Compliance) in Bangladesh
Apparel & Fashion, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The best app for professionals

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

The PDF editing options are so easy for any new user.

Cons:

I did not found any least issue still now.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Professional application in dealing with pdf formats

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Overall, it is the most suitable application for me for dealing with, editing and reviewing pdf files

Pros:

An easy and good program to use, as it is more than an integrated application in dealing with PDF files. With it, I can modify and edit PDF files with ease, and also convert any file to a PDF file through the dummy printer, as well as copy and edit the most flexible than my competition, and I can also add some name, marks, punctuation and marking. It is a good tip

Cons:

Sometimes the Arabic language support is not as required and the tables I find it difficult to deal with in the application and the price is somewhat expensive in the Pro version

Richard
President in US
Insurance Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The Best Bang for the Buck

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Bottom Line: 100% Satisfaction

Pros:

I have been using Foxit for the past 8 years. It is quite easy to use, and their Service Dept is terrific.

Cons:

I have zero complaints, it works even better than advertised.

Lynn
IT Tech in US
Telecommunications, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Same features, less money than the big name competitor

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Rolling out Foxit Phantom PDF was pretty simple, I was able to import our users from Adobe to Foxit and it sent out an invite to all our users right away. Install was quick and painless. Most of our users have adapted to it real well, you will always have those few stubborn users that dont like change, but its not the programs fault. So far, great product for a fraction of the cost of the main competitor.

Pros:

Easy deployment Does everything Adobe PDF products do at a lower price Interface is pretty user friendly Sales techs for the product are amazing

Cons:

Adobe users take some time to get used to the layout The Tech Support has been a little questionable at times with some issues we have had, by that I just mean they have taken way too long to respond to us, but when they do resolutions are made quickly.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Expensive but good

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Very positive, it did stuff Acrobat couldn't do.

Pros:

Feature packed, does almost anything with PDFs. The UI is generally clear and understandable.

Cons:

The price. Foxit should know that LibreOffice draw does 90% of the pdf editing you really need for free, even difficult stuff like text replacing and text flow. It's not as professional and complete as PhantomPDF, but I think its price should be lowered a bit, or offered as a multi seats license.

Eugenio
Eugenio
Consultant in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Foxit PDF Editor REVIEW

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Really good experience, but could be improved if they would optimize the way to perform certain tasks with PDF documents.

Pros:

It is one of the three leading solutions in the market for working with PDF documents, being the one with the lowest cost (the others are Acrobat and Nitro PDF).

Cons:

Ease of use in certain tasks is not the best.

Scott
President in US
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Foxit is a powerful PDF tool

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Foxit allows me to do business tasks that I can't do with another free PDF tool that I sometimes use, because Foxit has more features. Foxit came pre-installed on several Dell laptops I bought for my company, so the license included allowed me to test drive the software without buying it separately. Foxit is a good choice if you don't want to subscribe long-term to Acrobat or other bigger-name PDF software.

Pros:

Foxit does a great job with documents that have many pages because it allows you to move them around in a visual interface. Foxit will encrypt and password protect files. It allows you to sign the document either with a JPG of your signature or with a digital certificate. It is feature rich.

Cons:

The interface is not always user friendly. The menu structure for some tool is mostly good, but some features are in menus where I would not expect them to be.

Kim
CEO in US
Farming, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good PDF Editor

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Very useful for modifying PDFs. Overall experience has been favorable.

Pros:

Foxit Phantom PDF is intuitive to use. The menus are clear. Lots of features. Modifying a PDF is fairly simple

Cons:

It like all software has little quirks that can be annoying. Nothing too serious.

Christian
Desktop publisher in Rwanda
Publishing, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Decent PDF editor with industrial features at a lower price.

4.0 3 years ago

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.

Damon
Damon
Desktop Engineer in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospital & Health Care, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Close but no cigar

3.0 2 years ago

Comments: Over all it's just ok. its not better than or worse that anything else out on the market right now. Price wise it it better than grandpa adobe or uncle Nitro so if you need an editor you cant go wrong but there are others that are just a little better in my opion

Pros:

Function wise it close to those that are out there already

Cons:

Locating and using the tools can be tricky based on location and there willingness to work w/o freezing up

Tina
IT-Account Manager in Canada
Construction, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easy PDF edits at your fingertips! Affordable software that works just as good as Adobe.

5.0 last month New

Comments: We find the software very easy to use and we look forward to seeing future features within Foxit Editor that will benefit our business and productivity within our office.

Pros:

The software provides us a quick solution to edit quotes and create custom forms for our clients.

Cons:

No complaints. We are happy using this software.

Anthony
Anthony
Owner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Law Practice, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An easy to use pdf reader and editor.

5.0 last year

Comments: I use Foxit daily and while it isn't the greatest piece of software ever made, it does its job for us and I would recommend it to other users and in fact I have regular recommended it to friends looking to switch products.

Pros:

We were looking for a step above the basic pdf editors that you can find online for free and Foxit ticked a lot of boxes, plus it was inexpensive. I wanted an easy way to edit pdf documents and I tried a few companies, but Foxit was the easiest to use.

Cons:

The toolbar/ribbon is robust so there is a learning curve to use the software.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer & Network Security, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of best PDF reader and editor

5.0 7 months ago

Pros:

I like it as it has free version for reading PDF files, make marking, adding texts to PDF document and save them for later. Moreover, it's available in smartphone and I use both in my laptop and android phone. Also printing fractionality is great as it has lots of features there.

Cons:

Sometimes it stacks and stop working and you have to end task it.