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Foxit PDF Reader for Mac

Free PDF viewer.

Free
In English
3.6
Based on 7 user rates

Foxit PDF Reader overview

Foxit PDF Reader is a free, light-weight PDF document viewer. It allows you to create, view, and print PDFs. The application is noticeably smaller than Adobe's Acrobat software, making it ideal for those of you who need a powerful program which doesn't rely heavily upon system resources. Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7. Whether you're a consumer, businessperson, or a member of a government agency or educational organization, you need to read, create, sign, and annotate (comment on) PDF documents and fill out PDF forms. Foxit PDF Reader is one of the few high-volume PDF reader providing a complete PDF creation solution, providing the power of PDF creation to every desktop. Foxit Reader comes equipped with comprehensive protection against security vulnerabilities, keeping your system and company safe.

What’s new in version 11.1.2

  • Fixed some stability issues
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Foxit PDF Reader for Mac

Free
In English
Version 11.1.2
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3.6

(5 Reviews of Foxit PDF Reader)

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  • User Ratings

Volcanus
Volcanus
Apr 20 2017
2.4.0.15056
0.0
Apr 20 2017
0.0
Version: 2.4.0.15056
Not more features than preview.
Mcr
Mcr
Feb 27 2017
2.3.0.2197
0.0
Feb 27 2017
0.0
Version: 2.3.0.2197
As mentioned by others, when viewing large files (40+ pages ?), rendering and scrolling slows down, while Preview has no issues with same files. It doesn't seem that it is a caching issue, as even a large document with enough memory could easily be fully loaded into memory, so it appears to be rendering which is the bottleneck. On the other hand, the UI for managing multiple files and quickly flipping between them is nice, so if your workflow calls for viewing alot of PDFs, comparing, switching back and forth, a good choice, as long as the PDFs aren't too big.
Ulyssesric
Ulyssesric
Mar 18 2016
1.2.6
3.0
Mar 18 2016
3.0
Version: 1.2.6
I've been using Foxit Reader as default PDF reader on Windows PC for years. But the Mac version isn't performed well. When browsing very large files, the rendering and scrolling speed is much slower than Preview.apps. When used as annotation tools, Foxit is OK, but there are better choices.
Nuttawut
Nuttawut
Mar 2 2016
1.0.7
5.0
Mar 2 2016
5.0
Version: 1.0.7
Great little viewer. No nonsense, simple and works perfectly. Wish I had found it sooner.
Winco
Winco
Feb 16 2016
1.0.7
5.0
Feb 16 2016
5.0
Version: 1.0.7
Works like a charm. Apple Preview app was corrupting PDF files when saving-as or exporting. Even when saving via print function, left corrupt files - totally unreadable. Not good Apple. Found this, chose it as default PDF reader. Sorted.
trinineverette
trinineverette
May 12 2021
4.1.3.0129
5.0
May 12 2021
5.0
Version: 4.1.3.0129
stew-1
stew-1
Jun 28 2017
0.5
Jun 28 2017
0.5
Version: null
Ulyssesric
Ulyssesric
Mar 18 2016
3.0
Mar 18 2016
3.0
Version: null
Nuttawut
Nuttawut
Mar 2 2016
5.0
Mar 2 2016
5.0
Version: null
Winco
Winco
Feb 16 2016
5.0
Feb 16 2016
5.0
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Jan 14 2016
4.5
Jan 14 2016
4.5
Version: null
abajo
abajo
Nov 26 2015
5.0
Nov 26 2015
5.0
Version: null