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Foxit PDF Reader

Foxit PDF Reader is an alternative to Adobe Reader, that allows you to view and print PDF files. Unlike Adobe Reader, it opens PDF files very fast, without any delay. It supports all the standard fea ...

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Apr 30, 2008
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Portable and awkward

Interface: 3
Features: 3
Ease of use: 3
Value: 3
Overall:

I was a long time user of Foxit; it was on my USB key and I recommended it to everyone, but there were always small issues I didn't like. 1. The small size I liked went away with each new version. 2. Adding features that were just cluttering the GUI. 3. Toolbars you couldn't remove or wouldn't stay gone. 4. You could type in information but you couldn't save it and images couldn't be extracted. Well, xchange PDF viewer has fixed those issues, excluding size, but it's not much bigger, but it's portable, fast and allow the entering and saving of information... I don't think FOXIT ever listens to the users, but they'll mind you every other function to upgrade to pro every chance they get. I moved on.

Review by: Stingray57
First post

Apr 10, 2008
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Light and easy to use

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I use this in combination with Bullzip Printer and just love the combination. I like this light application more than I do PDF Viewer. I had problems with links being active, but not with Foxit PDF Reader! It solved all my issues! Excellent! IMO

Review by: nobull2 (8)
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Feb 28, 2008
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Awesome

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Fast, simple, and definitely not a mess like Adobe.

Review by: alimo315 (2)
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Feb 02, 2008
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Hidden problems

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 2
Overall:

I used Foxit for about six months and made the error of clicking on "text" only to discover it will not let you go back. The program then nags continually asking for you to buy the upgrade. I reverted to Adobe Acrobat 6 and will remain there. Very disappointing. I would reluctantly recommend it, but point out the crippled portion of the program.

Review by: JMMannion (15)
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Dec 05, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Nice pdf reader

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a really nice pdf reader that does all I need. It isn't a big and bulky resource eater like some of the others. Works well and integrates into browsers nicely.

Review by: TideWalker (12)
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Aug 26, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Love this reader

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I Just love this Reader.I Tried out their Newest Version Foxit Reader 2.1.Which has more Stuff on top,but you cannot use them unless you pay for the Pro Version, So I Removed it and went back to this one,As this is All I Need to Read PDF Files.

Review by: MouseChaser (17)
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Jul 15, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Works great

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

For some reason my Adobe Reader went haywire, it stopped working, so i unistalled it, cleaned my registry and tried to reinstall. Well no matter what I tried I couldnt get it to work again? I'm happy i came across this program, its easy to use, integrated well, and is really fast. two thumbs up.

Review by: Duglacias (4)
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Jul 01, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Foxit rocks!!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Much faster than Adobe Reader; great program

Review by: cartmanxxl
First post

Jun 06, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build 1606

Great, but no thumbnail view

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

One day I got sick of waiting for Acrobat and tired of deleting the speed launcher and other junk it loads on my system, so I tried Foxit. It is definitely much faster - PDF documents now open as fast as notepad documents. Copying text is possible although not perfect (the line breaks are also copied). The only "gotcha" I can see is that there is no thumbnail view. I use this a lot on multi-page documents, so I will still have to keep Acrobat Reader around for that purpose.

Review by: jextuens (33)
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Jan 22, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build1312

Pdf to txt - false

Interface: 5
Features: 2
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Foxit's claim that the free version of their utility will convert PDF to TXT is not entirely true. The 'save as txt' file menu tells you this feature is not enabled on the free version. In order to do this you have to buy ($39US) the Foxit Reader Pro Pack. Text can be copied and pasted from the free version of Foxit into Notepad, but there are word-wrap problems when doing so. Ditto if you're pasting into MS Word. Other than that, Foxit appears to do everything else advertised, and do it well. It's inability to convert PDF to TXT is the only thing preventing me rating the application as 'excellent'. If anybody from Foxit reads this, you might like to re-word your brief for the free version (both here and at your site). As it stands, it's very misleading.

Review by: altered7th
First post

Jan 21, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build1312

Impressive.

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 4
Overall:

Foxit PDF Reader is impressive. Much faster than Adobe's product and better than that, it doesn't install a whole heap of other software along with the Reader. I'd highly recommend it to anyone that dislikes Adobe Reader. In my opinion, the only things missing are heavy duty editing features.

Review by: mrpaul64
First post

Jan 17, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build1312

What can i say?

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Foxit is outstanding. It's super-fast, light on system resources, and does what it says it'll do. I uninstalled Adobe Acrobat Reader on my home PCs, and use Foxit exclusively.

Review by: Reviewed (2)
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Jan 13, 2007
For version:
2.0 Build1312

One tiny problem . . .

Interface: 2
Features: 2
Ease of use: 2
Value: 3
Overall:

I have tested each and every version of Foxit for the past several years, and compared it to Acrobat Reader. Each time I have ended up deleting Foxit simply because of the quality of the text. It cannot compare with Adobe's crisp, clear text. Try the two of them side by side and you will see the difference.

Review by: gbjennings (25)
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Nov 13, 2006
For version:
2.0 build 0930

Solid program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Doesn't have some of the buggy issues that acrobat does; works great; has most needed features and is nice and speedy.

Review by: LyonessKim (9)
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Sep 20, 2006
For version:
2.0

Fast and easy, but...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a great program to quickly open PDF files. But sometimes files don't line up in the print preview window. And soemtimes when you try to print, the program crashes. Overall, it's a good program. I've made it my default over Adobe.

Review by: jbird68
First post

Sep 15, 2006
For version:
2.0

Much faster than Adobe...

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Much faster than Adobe. I also like the interface. Easy recommend. Wish this had been packaged with my laptop.

Review by: calamite
First post

Sep 14, 2006
For version:
2.0

Beautiful software ! Works fast, but...

Interface: 4
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Beautiful software ! Works fast but it does not open .pdx files.

Review by: drshivam
First post

Aug 12, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

The tortoise and the hare

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Adobe is the tortoise, slow and steady. However Foxit provides a different ending to the classic tale. Foxit beats Adobe reader hands down in terms of speed and resource usage.In this race, the Hare definitely wins. Foxit is fast, easy to use, and reads all my PDF files with ease. I appreciate not having to wait for the PDF files to load.

Review by: OzBrad (23)
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Aug 03, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Everybody should get rid of adobe behemot

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Foxit is a pleasure to use, compared to Adobe's behemoth. This is what great software should be. Adobe should be banned from all computers.

Review by: zeeLaz (24)
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Jun 25, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Fabulous!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I always hated waiting for Adobe to start up (it always took forever), so I was excited to try out Foxit since I heard it was faster. I was not disappointed! Foxit is much, much faster than Adobe and works just as well. And it's free! You can't beat that.

Review by: Raineth (3)
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Jun 23, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Download it, try it, and you will keep it

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

If you care about stability, speed, and using minimal resources, then this is for you. Once I tested this little PDF reader, Adobe was history.

Review by: TerryP (46)
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Jun 23, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Adobe is history!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Removed Adobe from my laptop today (70MB), and replaced it with this program. Can somebody please explain to me how a 4MB program does the same thing as a 70MB program? Hmmm, strange...?

Review by: alanhayward (6)
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May 13, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Fast and light software

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Small download, little resource usage and fast to load. Excellent software

Review by: asdesign (4)
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May 10, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1621

Bravo - excellent software highly recommended

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

After many years of putting up with slow adobe pdf reader, this little software out performs it by million miles... Easy to download and installation is a breeze.. Congratulations to the author keep up the good work and thank you for sharing.

Review by: ebiz96
First post

Apr 05, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1413

Zoooming fast!

Interface: 5
Features: 3
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Its way much faster than Adobe, its simple and does what it says.

Review by: downloadFANATIC (3)
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Mar 09, 2006
For version:
1.3 Build 1413

Get rid of acrobat reader !

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Sure it really looks like Acrobat Reader once started. But opening time is much shorter, it needs no install and its filesize is really light. 3 good reasons to keep it and to get rid of Acrobat Reader !

Review by: cessna (2)
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Dec 04, 2005
For version:
1.3 Build 1130

Foxit pdf reader

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Absolutely wonderful PDF reader. So easy to use, as it's a 'Stand Alone' bit of software that doesn't need installing. It's simple, easy and quick to use and no glitches. Well done Foxit. Just what we needed to cut through the 'bloat-ware' of acrobat reader. Get it today, it's a 'MUST HAVE'.

Review by: Bahkti
First post

Nov 05, 2005
For version:
1.3

Excellent program, but a catch..

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 4
Overall:

Performs most excellently, in all areas except for large pdf files. My wife routinely prints 65+ page pdf docs and this program will not ever print them properly. Too bad because in most every other way tested, it performs very well!

Review by: darroo (7)
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Oct 25, 2005
For version:
1.3

Excellent

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

What more can one want over adobe? Small footprint. Stand alone (no installation needed). Very easy on system resources. Loads fast. Attractive interface. Reads pdf files just like adobe. And no annoying updates.

Review by: alnjk01 (135)
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Oct 14, 2005
For version:
1.3

The quick brown foxit...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Foxit is really quick and a very competitive alternative for Adobe. It appears to be a 'stand alone' software and does need to be installed, remarkable! Now if you need speed in dealing with pdfs, try Foxit!

Review by: pcfreak (14)
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Sep 19, 2005
For version:
1.3

Great software

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Fabulous! Does what is says! Free! Gets rid of some dependence on Adobe

Review by: TonyWinter (2)
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Sep 15, 2005
For version:
1.3 Beta Build 0708

The ultimate pdf reader... and a freeware!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I have to admit that I was rather skeptic about this program, but I am happy to say that I changed my mind. This is probably the best PDF reader available at the moment. All you need is there, plus it has user-friendly interface and some cool tools, like copying text and pictures from PDF files. Above all, it is totally free! I don't know about you, but I will never use Adobe Acrobat again. Five stars!

Review by: Ivanna (2)
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Aug 21, 2005
For version:
1.3 Beta Build 0708

Foxit

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

One of the best freeware programs. Easy to use. Super integration...A+

Review by: tuzlabosna (3)
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Aug 08, 2005
For version:
1.3 Beta Build 0704

Foxit pdf reader

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I'll take Foxit over the more well known bloatware PDF readers, ANY DAY !!! Foxit does the job simply and efficiently. This is a superb piece of software!

Review by: shazzam (27)
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Jul 06, 2005
For version:
1.3 Beta Build 0704

Please give it a try... you wont regret....

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

By far the best of its category. Simple, light and fast. Will do everything 99% of people want to do with a PDF file.

Review by: Pagliaro (9)
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May 19, 2005
For version:
1.3 Beta Build 0519

Just great

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Well, I don't see why use other PDF reader than Foxit. I love the speed! I use it almost daily.

Review by: radukn (13)
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Apr 08, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0201

Wow

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Very small and very fast, not a memory hog like Adobe, simply the best ever.

Review by: Gandalf (9)
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Apr 01, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0201

Lordbrutus

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I just want to read my PDFs and take care of my work. This software takes care of me quickly and I love it.

Review by: LordBrutus
First post

Mar 04, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

This is terrific

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

1/16 the size of Acrobat Reader. Opens pdf FAST unlike AR. I uninstalled AR and use Foxit only. Does everything I need to do with pdf. A lovely, free tool. Thanks Foxit.

Review by: fair_is_fair (46)
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Mar 03, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

Forget dopie acrobat and get foxit!

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Not only will you save time not downloading Adobe Acrobat, you will save time every time you open a PDF. Printing works very well also.

Review by: TurnItUp
First post

Feb 20, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

Beats adobe hands down.

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Its Quick, Quick, Quick. Got to grips with the interface in seconds. Only one drawback, it could do with an installer so novice users won't freak.

Review by: GarlingeNeil
First post

Feb 14, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

If you just read pdf, this is a must go with.

Interface: 4
Features: 4
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

So fast that arcobat reader seems like a broken bus. If you only read pdf (without editing), this is a must for you. Always open files in less than a second.

Review by: ysying (7)
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Jan 27, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

Replacement of huge acrobat reader?

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I think that this little 903 KB thing will damage Acrobat Reader's business by atleast 5%. It has a cool interface and can perform every basic task which are required by most of the users. I have a very low end PC Pentium 1 with 166 Mhz speed and 1.3 GB Harddisk and Foxit is great for users like me which have low end PCs.True Repacement. And offcourse its 100x faster than Acrobat Reader!!

Review by: GhiasArshad (6)
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Jan 17, 2005
For version:
1.2 Build 0114

Finally, pdf without the snailspeed.

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I thought software like this would never see the light of day. Allways I was a PDF nono guy because of the slowness. This software is 10x faster than Acrobat Reader and makes using PDF fun again. Highly recommended.

Review by: BlackMeTaL
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