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# Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Foxit PDF Reader** [

4.6/5(172)

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews#reviews)

**KDAN PDF** [

4.5/5(183)

](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No pricing available

**KDAN PDF**
Free Trial

**Free** · KDAN PDF Free

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**KDAN PDF**
1 month

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**KDAN PDF**
23 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Foxit PDF Reader**
$$$$$

**KDAN PDF**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**KDAN PDF**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[
Ease of Use (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1452237&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Form Filling (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241752&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Software Bugs (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241802&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
OCR Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2382306&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**KDAN PDF**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1476131&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Efficiency Improvement (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1476086&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Intrusive Advertising (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1475787&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Login Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1475884&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dropbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aacb4918faa37f2c4dd538399c278135/foxit-document-workflow-apis.png "Product Avatar Image")

Foxit Document Workflow APIs

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-document-workflow-apis/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6bb9d7c1ecfe4fe6e24f36b4124e03c0/google-cloud-storage.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Storage

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Word

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/integrations)

**KDAN PDF**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No screenshot available

**KDAN PDF**
 ![KDAN PDF screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1443173/en-p1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.2

9.2152

**KDAN PDF**

8.8

8.8159

Ease of Use

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.1

9.1152

**KDAN PDF**

9.1

9.1161

Ease of Setup

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.5

9.525

**KDAN PDF**

8.7

8.725

Ease of Admin

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.5

7.56

**KDAN PDF**

9.4

9.420

Quality of Support

**Foxit PDF Reader**

8.5

8.5117

**KDAN PDF**

8.5

8.5121

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.7

7.78

**KDAN PDF**

8.8

8.820

Product Direction (% positive)

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.8

9.8144

**KDAN PDF**

8.7

8.7161

Features

File Reader[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

37

8.1

138

Format

File Type

9.3(won by 0.9)

29

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

124

Conversion

9.2(won by 0.9)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

118

Batch Conversion

8.9(won by 1.2)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

102

Edit

Edit

9.1(won by 0.6)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

125

Annotate

9.4(won by 0.9)

29

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

120

Inspection

8.9(won by 0.7)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

115

Data

Export

9.3(won by 0.8)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

125

Metadata

8.6(won by 0.9)

23

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

105

Protect

9.2(won by 0.7)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

122

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.6(won by 1.3)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

79

Mac Operating System

9.2(won by 1.0)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

77

Linux Operating System

9.4(won by 2.8)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.6

66

PDF Editor[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

104

8.1

89

Organization

Protect

9.3(won by 0.8)

72

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

83

Document Management

8.8(won by 0.4)

76

8.4

84

Document Scanning

8.5(won by 0.2)

78

8.3

81

Editing History

8.5(won by 0.5)

75

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

80

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Size

8.6(won by 0.1)

77

8.5

83

Edit Fields

8.7(won by 0.6)

83

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

83

Convert to PDF

8.8(won by 0.4)

80

8.4

84

Field Functions

8.3(won by 0.1)

70

8.2

78

Annotate

8.9(won by 0.6)

81

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

78

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.7(won by 1.6)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

77

Mac Operating System

8.6(won by 0.5)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

78

Linux Operating System

9.2(won by 2.5)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

64

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Reader

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delete Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)

Foxit PDF Reader

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.5%

[![KDAN PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7a54402e9d62ceec78aa5c2e4b77f1c2/kdan-pdf.png "KDAN PDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews)

KDAN PDF

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

66.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

20.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.5%

12.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)
Foxit PDF Reader

Information Technology and Services

7.1%

Telecommunications

6.5%

Computer Software

5.3%

Oil & Energy

4.1%

Hospital & Health Care

3.5%

Other

73.5%

[![KDAN PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7a54402e9d62ceec78aa5c2e4b77f1c2/kdan-pdf.png "KDAN PDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews)
KDAN PDF

Higher Education

8.8%

Information Technology and Services

7.2%

Marketing and Advertising

6.1%

Consulting

5.5%

Accounting

5.0%

Other

67.4%

FAQs

## Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF?

Foxit PDF Reader stands out for its higher G2 rating and more frequently cited strengths in ease of use and PDF processing, while KDAN PDF is noted for its strong admin experience and broad device compatibility.

| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | 4.5/5 (184 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 9.5 | 8.7 |
| 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use (17 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (recently cited) |

### How do the pricing models of Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF compare?

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost-related experience compared to KDAN PDF.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers highlight its affordability and robust features, noting it as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive competitors.
- **KDAN PDF:** Reviewers describe its pricing as moderate and suitable for small enterprises, but some mention that premium features come with a hefty price tag.

### What are the best alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF?

The top three alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF are PDF Reader Pro, Reader, and Adobe Acrobat.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cheaper than competitors, robust features | Ease of Use (17 all-time mentions) |
| [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (184 reviews) | Small-Business | Moderate pricing, premium features costly | Ease of Use (recently cited) |
| [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1767 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5336 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which PDF Editor features should I prioritize when comparing Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, PDF editing capabilities, document management, integration options, and support quality when comparing Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF.

- **Ease of Use:** Foxit PDF Reader (9.1, 17 all-time mentions), KDAN PDF (9.1, recently cited)
- **PDF Editing:** Foxit PDF Reader (6 all-time mentions), KDAN PDF (recently cited)
- **Document Management:** Foxit PDF Reader (7 all-time mentions), KDAN PDF (recently cited)
- **Integration Options:** Foxit PDF Reader (Dropbox integration mentioned), KDAN PDF (reviewers wish for more third-party integrations)
- **Support Quality:** Foxit PDF Reader (8.5), KDAN PDF (8.5)

### What are the pros and cons of Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF?

Foxit PDF Reader's headline strength is its ease of use and robust PDF processing, while KDAN PDF is praised for its user-friendly interface and efficiency improvement.

- **Foxit PDF Reader strengths:** Ease of use (17 all-time mentions), form filling (9), PDF processing (9), easy conversion (8), document management (7), user-friendly interface (7), PDF editing (6), efficiency improvement (4), feature appreciation (4), PDF viewing (4), time-saving (4), compatibility (3), easy installation (3), editing capabilities (3), navigation ease (3), signature functionality (3), text editing (3), collaboration efficiency (2).
- **Foxit PDF Reader trade-offs:** Software bugs (5), OCR issues (3), some advanced features require paid upgrade, occasional upgrade prompts, configuration options can be confusing.
- **KDAN PDF strengths:** Ease of use (recently cited), efficiency improvement (recently cited), strong admin experience, broad device compatibility, robust security features, user-friendly interface, editing and organizing features, OCR capabilities.
- **KDAN PDF trade-offs:** Intrusive advertising (recently cited), login issues (recently cited), subscription model (recently cited), premium features can be costly, reviewers wish for more third-party integrations, mobile version less powerful than desktop.

### Is Foxit PDF Reader or KDAN PDF better for small businesses?

KDAN PDF is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most frequently reviewed by small-business users and praised for its moderate pricing and broad device compatibility.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its affordability and robust features, but it is less frequently cited by small-business users.
- **KDAN PDF:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note its moderate pricing, ease of use, and suitability for small enterprises.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Reader is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically mentioning Dropbox integration, while KDAN PDF reviewers express a desire for more third-party integrations.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Dropbox integration is mentioned in recent reviews.
- **KDAN PDF:** Reviewers wish for more third-party integrations and note current limitations.

### How do Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF compare on customer support?

Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.5, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several noting positive experiences and timely assistance.
- **KDAN PDF:** Reviewers report good support experiences, though some mention slow ticket resolution and a desire for faster responses.

### Which is easier to implement, Foxit PDF Reader or KDAN PDF?

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 9.5 versus KDAN PDF's 8.7, indicating a smoother implementation experience for most users.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, quick, and easy across multiple operating systems.
- **KDAN PDF:** Reviewers generally find setup easy, but a few mention initial difficulties and less intuitive onboarding compared to Foxit PDF Reader.

### Which product has better Edit?

Foxit PDF Reader is more frequently cited for Edit, with 6 all-time mentions, compared to KDAN PDF's recent but less frequent citations.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Edit is cited in 6 all-time reviews, with additional mentions of editing capabilities and text editing (3 each).
- **KDAN PDF:** Edit is cited in recent reviews, with reviewers noting ease of editing and document modification, but without a high all-time mention count.

Alternatives

**Foxit PDF Reader Alternatives**

 ![PDF Reader Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_386debdc6c48db778e56941c4db08c73/pdf-reader-pro.png "PDF Reader Pro")

[
PDF Reader Pro
](/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/325c8a2984f01a66681f42d5c7480dda/adobe-acrobat-reader.svg "Adobe Acrobat Reader")

[
Reader
](/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)

 ![Wondershare PDFelement](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b2b015b79fe294e95e3a05c4b7ffe26/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement.svg "Wondershare PDFelement")

[
Wondershare PDFelement
](/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews)

**KDAN PDF Alternatives**

 ![Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/325c8a2984f01a66681f42d5c7480dda/adobe-acrobat-reader.svg "Adobe Acrobat Reader")

[
Reader
](/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)

 ![PDF Reader Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_386debdc6c48db778e56941c4db08c73/pdf-reader-pro.png "PDF Reader Pro")

[
PDF Reader Pro
](/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews)

 ![FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f80e2e5fcf84ca5b8d386f67760715fa/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac.svg "FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac")

[
FineReader PDF for Windows...
](/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

## Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Foxit PDF Reader is easier to set up , while reviewers preferred administration and ease of doing business with KDAN PDF overall.

- Reviewers felt that Foxit PDF Reader meets the needs of their business better than KDAN PDF.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Foxit PDF Reader and KDAN PDF provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Foxit PDF Reader over KDAN PDF.