--- title: Foxit PDF Reader Reviews meta_title: 'Foxit PDF Reader Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 172 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Foxit PDF Reader works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.6 review_count: 172 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-08-09' parent_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # Foxit PDF Reader Reviews **Vendor:** Foxit **Category:** [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor) **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 172 ## About Foxit PDF Reader Small, fast, and feature-rich PDF Reader to view, annotate, form-fill, and sign PDF documents. PDF Reader easily integrates with popular ECMs and cloud storage. ## Foxit PDF Reader Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users love the **ease of use** of Foxit PDF Reader, enjoying seamless navigation and efficient document management. (17 reviews) - Users appreciate the **effortless form filling** capability of Foxit PDF Reader, enhancing productivity and ease of use. (9 reviews) - Users appreciate the **easy PDF processing** capabilities of Foxit PDF Reader, enhancing productivity with its seamless interface. (9 reviews) - Users love the **easy PDF conversion** features in Foxit PDF Reader, streamlining their documentation process effortlessly. (8 reviews) - Users value the **efficient document management** in Foxit PDF Reader, which enhances flexibility and productivity across devices. (7 reviews) - Users highlight the **user-friendly interface** of Foxit PDF Reader, making navigation and collaboration effortless and efficient. (7 reviews) - Users appreciate the **easy-to-use PDF editing tools** of Foxit Reader, enhancing their workflow efficiency significantly. (6 reviews) - Efficiency Improvement (4 reviews) - Feature Appreciation (4 reviews) - Users find Foxit PDF Reader extremely **easy to use** , enhancing productivity with its intuitive design and versatile features. (4 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users report experiencing **numerous bugs** with Foxit PDF Reader across Linux and macOS, impacting usability significantly. (5 reviews) - Users report **OCR issues** , noting slow performance and limited accuracy, even with premium versions of Foxit PDF Reader. (3 reviews) - Users experience significant **compatibility issues** on macOS and Linux, leading to bugs and reliability concerns compared to Windows. (2 reviews) - Users face significant **conversion issues** with Foxit PDF Reader, including unresponsive format transformation features. (2 reviews) - Users experience a **steep learning curve** with Foxit PDF Reader, especially those transitioning from Adobe PDF. (2 reviews) - Editing Issues (1 reviews) - Installation Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Features (1 reviews) - Users note some **mobile limitations** with Foxit PDF Reader, particularly regarding slow scanning and OCR processing times. (1 reviews) - Recognition Issues (1 reviews) ## Foxit PDF Reader Reviews ### 1. My review **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Richard D. | Directeur, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 02, 2018 **What do you like best about Foxit PDF Reader?** The way that the software is really easy to use and dont take much space on the hard disk. He looks like Adobe reader so there is no problem with Foxitif you know how to use Adobe. The software is very similare with the microsoft office. **What do you dislike about Foxit PDF Reader?** I cant personalize the software like the dashbord, it means that the software dosent look good. And the Pro version is to much expensive for what the software gives. **Recommendations to others considering Foxit PDF Reader:** Really easy to use (like adobe reader) and very helpfull for every type of business if you need to use a PDF. So if you are looking for somthing else then Adobe, you can take Foxit. **What problems is Foxit PDF Reader solving and how is that benefiting you?** Doing PDF for myself and printing them and using it to read PDF . ## Foxit PDF Reader Discussions - [how do i merge diffrent pictures then compress them, and convert them into a pdf .](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14375-how-do-i-merge-diffrent-pictures-then-compress-them-and-convert-them-into-a-pdf) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [How do I protect a file in Foxit with a password?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12353-how-do-i-protect-a-file-in-foxit-with-a-password) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [What is Foxit PDF Reader used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-foxit-pdf-reader-used-for) - 1 comment - [Does Foxit Reader allow editing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-foxit-reader-allow-editing) - 1 comment - [How do I edit PDF in Foxit Reader?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-edit-pdf-in-foxit-reader) - 1 comment - [View Foxit PDF Reader pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-10+10%3A29%3A52+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=0b62afc5-b073-4b0a-9cb1-932af5e8e96a&secure%5Btoken%5D=40d30df5a98f6c8e094a003b2f6d69eaf642c575c9c4466958ab17905a2ca399&format=llm_user) ## Foxit PDF Reader Integrations - [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) - [Foxit Document Workflow APIs](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-document-workflow-apis/reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) ## Foxit PDF Reader Features **Additional Functionality** - Third-Party Integrations - To-Do List - @mentions - Single Sign On - File Management - Activity Dashboard - Drag & Drop - Alerts/Notifications - Prioritization - Access Controls/Permissions - Screen Sharing - Content Management - Brainstorming - AI Copilot - File Transfer - Calendar Management - Status Tracking - Real-Time Notifications - Version Control - Task Management - Activity Tracking - Real Time Editing - Communication Management - Chat/Messaging - Tagging - Generative AI - Assignment Management - Task Scheduling - Project Management - Collaboration Tools - Workflow Management - Secure Data Storage - File Sharing - Document Storage - Task Progress Tracking - Discussions/Forums - Commenting/Notes - Reporting & Statistics - Contact Management - Video Conferencing - Progress Tracking - Mobile Access - API - Document Management - Customizable Branding **Format** - File Type - Conversion - Batch Conversion **Organization** - Protect - Document Management - Document Scanning - Editing History - User Management - File Management - Template Management - Forms Management - Communication Management - Image Editing - Text Editing **Edit** - Edit - Annotate - Inspection **Editing** - Size - Edit Fields - Convert to PDF - Field Functions - Annotate **Data** - Export - Metadata - Protect **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System - Linux Operating System **Additional Functionality** - Customizable Branding - Rich Text Editor - Data Import/Export - Batch Processing - Encryption - AI Copilot - Drag & Drop - Data Synchronization - SSL Security - Commenting/Notes - Alerts/Notifications - Generative AI - Secure Data Storage - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Digital Signature - Customizable Forms - HIPAA Compliant - Watermarking - Full Text Search - PDF Conversion - Mobile Access - Collaboration Tools - Merge/Append Files - File Transfer - Real-Time Notifications - Annotations - PDF Reader - Document Storage - Offline Access - Version Control - Compression - Indexing - Document Templates - Third-Party Integrations - Search/Filter - Document Review - Electronic Signature - Side-by-Side Comparison - Rearrange Pages - Optical Character Recognition - Rotate Pages - Delete Pages **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System - Linux Operating System ## Top Foxit PDF Reader Alternatives - [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (31 reviews) - [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (182 reviews) - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (4,669 reviews)