Requirements : Win (All)
License : Freeware
File size : 3.7MB

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It is a free PDF document viewer and printer. The software has incredibly small size, fast launch speed and rich feature set. Foxit reader supports Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista and has core function highly compatible with PDF Standard 1.7.

Users in the past complained about the time consuming steps for downloading a huge PDF reader, going through a lengthy installation process and waiting for an annoying splash window to disappear so that the PDF document opens. Along with this, if they wanted to annotate a PDF document, they were required to pay heavy amount to buy certain software.

With Foxit reader, users don’t have to go through such lengthy procedures and make payments anymore. The interface of the program is designed while focusing on easeto use. You will get several tool bars, which you can show or hide at your will. These tool bars will provide you features like access to zoom, text selection, full screen view and more. Here are some compelling advantages of this software:

  • The download size of Foxit Reader is only a fraction of Acrobat reader’s 20M size.
  • Foxit Reader launches immediately after you run it. Therefore, users are not compelled to view any splash window that displays company logo, author name or other information.
  • Those who always wanted to annotate or comment on a PDF document while reading it will be happy with Foxit Reader.
  • Now, you can draw graphics, highlight text, type text, make notes and then print out or save the changed document.

You can also convert the whole PDF document into simple text file.

  • Foxit Reader has been designed while ensuring on its security and privacy. The software will never connect to the internet without user’s permission. There are many other softwares, which silently connect to internet in the background.
  • Reader does not even contain any spyware.
  • Foxit Reader is available for free. Some basic add-ons can also be downloaded without any extra cost, while users are required to pay a reasonable price for critical add-ons.