Foxit PDF Reader is a small alternative to Adobe Reader, so you can download it quickly.
It doesn't need any lengthy installation, so you can start to run it as soon as you can download it.
And it starts up immediately, so you don't need to wait the annoying "Welcome" screen to disappear.
Foxit PDF Reader is extreamly easy to use, just double click it to start and then click open button to open your PDF document.
If you want to print, click on "Print" button. If you want to setup the page layout for printing, select "Print Setup" from "File" menu.
Some of PDF file cannot be displayed correctly by Foxit PDF Reader.
Here are some key features of "Foxit PDF Reader":
Interactive form:
· This new feature enables you to interactively fill out a PDF form, export it as a FDF file, e-mail it and save it together with PDF document.
On-demand download of add-ons:
· Foxit Reader enables you to download add-ons at your needs and when necessary.
· Different from other PDF Reader that always silently checks for updates over internet, Foxit Reader 2.0 won't automatically visit website without your permission. It starts to update merely when the time you open a specific document which cannot be properly displayed for missing modules support, for example CJK support, and JBIG2/JPEG2000 decoder etc.
Multi-language UI support:
· Foxit Reader 2.0 supports dynamical UI language switch. English is the default UI language, but you can select a localized language from the Language menu.
JavaScript add-on:
· This powerful new feature allows advanced users to create complex logic for PDF forms, to validate user input and process data.
Self upgrade:
· With this new feature, Foxit Reader self-upgrade, you don't have to manually download a new version from website, only need to click on "checking for updates now" from the Help menu. Update manager will search for a latest version available on Foxit server, download and re-install it.
Improved printing speed:
· Foxit Reader 2.0 has improved printing speed for PS (Postscript) printer.
Streamlined UI:
· Foxit Reader 2.0 consolidated toolbar for a streamlined UI, creating a neat and better look and feel.
The compelling advantages of Foxit Reader:
· Incredibly small: The download size of Foxit Reader is only 1.5 M which is a fraction of Acrobat Reader 20 M size
· Breezing-fast: When you run Foxit Reader, it launches instantly without any delay. You are not forced to view an annoying splash window displaying company logo, author names, etc.
· Annotation tool: Have you ever wished to annotate (or comment on) a PDF document when you are reading it? Foxit Reader 2.0 allows you to draw graphics, highlight text, type text and make notes on a PDF document and then print out or save the annotated document.
· Text converter: You may convert the whole PDF document into a simple text file.
· High security and privacy: Foxit Reader highly respects the security and privacy of users and will never connect to Internet without users' permission. While other PDF Reader often silently connects to the Internet in the background. Foxit PDF Reader does not contain any spyware or adware.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· The reported issue of Foxit Reader 3.1.0.0824 crashing when users are viewing certain PDF files has been updated and is no longer a problem.
· Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader may not be launched in the system without installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable.
Reasons why this program is marked as ad-supported:
· Offers to download or install software or components (Foxit Toolbar) that the program does not require to fully function
· Attempts to change the default search engine for web browsers installed on the system
· Attempts to change the homepage for web browsers installed on the system
· Creates desktop or start menu shortcuts for items unrelated to the program's functionality
