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Portable Foxit PDF Reader Changelog

What's new in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3

Dec 7, 2023
  • New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3:
  • Enhanced integration with ChatGPT to make end users more productive
  • Content Translation - Translating selected text into corresponding languages. Maximum 2000 characters per prompt, 50 prompts for free per user per day.
  • Document Q & A - Have a conversation with PDF and answer user questions based on PDF content. This service is free up to 50 prompts/questions per user per day.
  • Content Explanation - AI-powered feature that provides concise explanations and definitions for selected text.
  • Spelling and Grammar Correction - AI-powered feature that automatically detects and corrects spelling and grammar errors in your content.
  • More options are added to the existing AI features to help users better interact with the AI Assistant. Users can now specify tones (Formal, Professional, Funny, etc.) for text rewriting.
  • Foxit AI Chatbot
  • AI-powered customer support tool that utilizes natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to understand user queries and respond with answers. This is particularly useful for assisting users in using a specific function or performing certain tasks in Foxit PDF Reader by providing step-by-step instructions based on Foxit resources, such as Foxit Knowledge Base.
  • Simplified eSign workflow (available in Foxit eSign Pro and Enterprise)
  • Maximize your document signing process by utilizing the bulk sending option to send a document to thousands of users simultaneously in just a few clicks.
  • Simplify the sending process by generating an online form from an existing template and distributing the online form via a link to users, allowing users to sign on any device connected to the internet.
  • Customize document branding by changing colors and adding logos to ensure and maintain your company’s brand continuity.
  • Enhanced protection with sensitivity labels using Microsoft Azure Information Protection (MSI package only)
  • Support User Defined Permissions (UDP) Labels to let users assign permissions when they apply the sensitivity labels to PDF files, granting users the desired flexibility within the scope of organization’s security policies to improve the productivity.
  • Organization administrator can configure Default Labeling and Mandatory Labeling policies to apply a default label pre-set by the administrator or require users to add a sensitivity label when saving PDF files.
  • Enhancements in PDF reviewing and commenting
  • Make or reply to comments on PDF files shared by Foxit PDF Editor in real time.
  • Rotate comments added by the Typewriter, Textbox, and Callout tools at any angle.
  • Optimize the display of floating toolbar for comments to improve the user experience.
  • View, navigate, measure, and comment on 3D content in glTF (GL Transmission Format) format in PDF documents.
  • Sign and verify digital signatures using the new Hash algorithms in compliance with ISO/TS 32001 and ISO/TS 32002.
  • Improve the accessibility features associated with keyboard shortcuts, button identifiers, and object focus to deliver a better user experience.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2.0.21408 (Sep 17, 2023)

  • New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2.0.21408:
  • Integration with ChatGPT to make end users more productive:
  • Document Summaries - The OpenAI Summary service uses artificial intelligence to generate a concise and accurate summary of a given text input. It analyzes the content of the text and identifies the most important information to include in the summary, using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms.
  • Document Re-write - The OpenAI rewrite service uses machine learning to automatically paraphrase or rewrite text while maintaining its original meaning. This service is designed to help users generate new content from existing text, such as for content marketing, SEO, or simply to improve the clarity and readability of writing. This service is free up to 100 pages per user per month.
  • AI Chatbot– The OpenAI chatbot service uses natural language processing (NLP) to provide users with detailed responses to their questions in real-time. This service is free up to 50 prompts/questions per user per day.
  • Customizable skin and the refreshed look of the title bar:
  • Support the customization of the skin color to suit your preferences.
  • Thicken the title bar (sits at the top of the window) and adjust the positions of the items (such as the Search box and File Name) displayed on it, to provide a familiar and intuitive user interface similar to the style of Microsoft 365.
  • Improve the Fill & Sign feature by allowing customizing the color of drawn/typed signatures and symbols (i.e., checkmarks/cross marks/dots).
  • Bookmark enhancements:
  • Search for bookmarks in PDFs using keywords to quickly find and navigate to the specific section.
  • Set the default zoom level for pages when creating bookmarks in PDFs.
  • Set and modify the appearances and actions of bookmarks in batch.
  • Provide the “Level Up” and “Level Down” options to move bookmarks one level up or down exactly, to avoid the clumsy manual dragging.
  • Easier work with comments:
  • Paste a comment at the same position on a different page as it is originally cut or copied from.
  • Add more options in the Commenting preferences and optimize the display scheme for the floating toolbar and pop-up note, to help users work easier with comments.
  • Rotate comments added by the Drawing tools at any angle.
  • Measure the area of circular objects in PDF files.
  • Use Microsoft Edge WebView2 to better display embedded web pages in the application.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2.0.21408:
  • Fixed an issue where the uploading of the .admx and .adml files on Intune failed.
  • Fixed an issue where the application crash could occur when opening a digitally signed document from File Explorer with a PDF already open in the application.
  • Fixed an issue where opening a certain file encrypted by File Open would result in an error prompt.
  • Fixed an issue where the filled-in text was compressed and justified left when users filled in form fields in a certain PDF.
  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 12.1.2.15332 (May 18, 2023)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 12.1.1.15289 (Feb 22, 2023)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 12.1.0.15250 (Dec 21, 2022)

  • New Features:
  • Improved compatibility with Windows 11 UI style 
  • Show the Snap layouts when you hover the mouse over the application window’s maximize button.
  • Round the window corners of the application’s main window, dialog boxes, and drop-down menus. 
  • Commenting enhancements 
  • Change the appearance styles for markup comments easily with more customizable default colors from the redesigned intuitive styles in the Format tab in the right panel. Configure shortcut keys to add or modify comments. 
  • Redesign the handy Mini toolbar (When you select a text markup comment, the Mini toolbar floats right above the comment.), and provide an option to disable/hide the Mini toolbar after the comment creation. 
  • Upon adding a text markup comment, you can quickly enter text for its popup note via the Comment panel (only if the panel is already open) in the navigation pane. And adjust the text markup area after you add the markup in the document.
  • Add an option to the right-click context menu of text, allowing you to quickly look up its definition (provided by Dictionary.com, the world’s leading online dictionary) in your default web browser. 
  • Add an option to automatically switch to the Classic or Dark skin according to the default app mode (Light or Dark) set in your Windows system. (Only available for Windows 10 and 11)
  • Set text styles (Bold, Italic, Superscript, etc.) when filling out text form fields that allow rich text formatting.
  • Add an option to print the current page for each opened PDF file in batch print.
  • Other enhancements to the user experience.
  • Issues Addressed:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430 (Aug 1, 2022)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.0.12394 (Jun 30, 2022)

  • Offer improved user interface for better usability with new fonts, distinct colors for icons and backgrounds, and more, and better software accessibility for users using keyboard controls and screen readers.
  • Enhancements in PDF reviewing or commenting:
  • Export selected comments as an FDF or XFDF file.
  • Import and export all comments in XFDF format.
  • Filter and sort comments by color.
  • Edit and reply to comments from the Comments panel to help users quickly collaborate with reviewers.
  • Add a Search box in the Preferences dialog box to enable you to find a preference option quickly.
  • Enhance EUTL certificate verification by providing the qualified information of EUTL certificates (EU legal information).
  • Revert a PDF file to the previously saved version.
  • Enhance the 3D view to display cross-sections of 3D objects, and allow users to configure the cross-section properties and camera properties.
  • Now supports viewing two documents side by side in the same window to review and compare documents conveniently.
  • Split Foxit eSign and Ink Sign to two separate functions in the Ribbon, to better guide users for the required signing functions.
  • Support deployment of the software in Microsoft Intune.
  • Allow users to update to latest version without admin rights via in-product update.
  • Other enhancements to the user experience.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.0.12394:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.2.53575 (May 11, 2022)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537 (Feb 1, 2022)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Foxit eSign Integration (English Only):
  • The combination with Foxit eSign, a legally-binding electronic signature service, allows you to edit your documents and collect signatures with complete ease.
  • Electronically self-sign PDFs by placing your created eSignatures to PDF pages, which is as easy as signing a paper document with a pen.
  • Move the previous Fill & Sign function into the Foxit eSign tab.
  • Issues Addressed:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543 (Oct 27, 2021)

  • New Features and Improvements:
  • Add a dark user interface skin, which can be a friendly and useful choice to users who need or prefer a dark theme for the look of the application.
  • Offer a display preference for thin lines in documents to make them more visible. Allow setting page margin before printing PDF files.
  • Other enhancements to the user experience.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.1.49938 (Aug 3, 2021)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.0.49893 (May 26, 2021)

  • New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.0.49893:
  • The software has been renamed from Foxit Reader to Foxit PDF Reader.
  • The user interface is now simpler, clearer, and more intuitive to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Redesign the overall interface, including icons, the ribbon, and panels, with simple appearances and clear function arrangement.
  • Discard the Arrange tab and Format tab that appear on the ribbon when you annotate. Instead, a Format tab appears in the right panel when you make comments.
  • We now provide the Share function on the File page.
  • The software update workflows have been redesigned to offer tips and guidance, to improve usability.
  • Support more 3D functions.
  • View PRC format 3D PDF files.
  • Add (2D) comments to a 3D model, or convert 3D measurements to comments.
  • Enhanced the 3D measurement tool with radius measurement support, and provide Snap To options that can help you to precisely position the elements of 3D content you want to measure.
  • Digital signature enhancements
  • Support EUTL (European Union Trusted Lists) certificates for convenient signature validation
  • Provide an option to customize the logo (Foxit PDF Editor icon by default) shown on digital signature appearances.
  • More seamless integration with ECM
  • Various enhancements in SharePoint integration. For example, when saving a PDF document in a SharePoint library that is configured with Content Types, enable users to change the document content type, and access and edit the metadata related to content type.
  • Offers more text patterns (like IBAN and Driving License Number) and countries in the Search panel.
  • Adjust the login UI for easier access to your DocuSign account, and allow login using your corporate SSO.
  • Provide more settings for enterprise deployment using GPO (Group Policy) or FCW (Foxit Customization Wizard).
  • Show the number of files contained in the folder in PDF portfolios. Users can work with PDF files directly in the portfolio preview pane.
  • (MSI Package Only) Classify and protect with labels in Microsoft Azure Information Protection (AIP)
  • The feature is helpful for enterprises to classify and protect documents by applying labels that are configured by administrators with protection settings such as which people can read and use protected documents.
  • Other enhancements to the user experience.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 11.0.0.49893:
  • Fixed some stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.4.37651 (May 7, 2021)

  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Memory Corruption vulnerability and crash when exporting certain PDF files to other formats. This occurs due to the access violation, which could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code.
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Denial of Service vulnerability and crash when handling certain XFA forms or link objects. This is caused by stack overflow as there are too many levels or dead loops during the recursive call of functions (CNVD-C-2020-186243/CNVD-C-2020-186246/CNVD-C-2020-186244/CNVD-C-2020-186248/CNVD-C-2020-186237).
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Denial of Service, Null Pointer Reference, Out-of-Bounds Read, Context Level Bypass, Type Confusion, or Buffer Overflow vulnerability and crash, which could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code. This occurs during the implementation of certain functions in JavaScript due to the use of incorrect parameters or objects without proper validation (CNVD-C-2020-305224/CNVD-C-2020-305182/CNVD-C-2020-305095/EIP-2018-0045/CNVD-C-2020-305100/ZDI-CAN-13333).
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability due to improper access control. Local attackers could exploit this vulnerability to create a symbolic link and cause arbitrary files to be deleted once the application is uninstalled by an admin user.
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could deliver incorrect signature information for certain PDF files that contained invisible digital signatures. This occurs as the application gets the certificate name in an incorrect order and displays the document owner as the signature author by mistake.
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to DLL Hijacking vulnerability when it was launched, which could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code by placing a malicious DLL in the specified path directory. This occurs due to the improper behavior while loading libraries, including loading the libraries in the installation directory as precedence when loading system libraries, loading the libraries that are disguised as system libraries in the installation folder without proper validation, and failing to use the fully qualified paths when loading external libraries (CNVD-C-2021-68000/CNVD-C-2021-68502).
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Out-of-Bounds Write/Read Remote Code Execution or Information Disclosure vulnerability and crash when handling certain JavaScripts or XFA forms. This occurs due to the use of abnormal data that exceeds the maximum size allocated in parameters without proper validation (ZDI-CAN-13091).
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability when parsing certain PDF files that contain nonstandard /Size key value in the Trailer dictionary. This occurs due to the access of an array whose size is not enough to accommodate the data.
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability and crash when converting certain PDF files to Microsoft Office files. This occurs as the PDF object data defined in the Cross-Reference Table is corrupted.
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Use-after-Free Remote Code Execution vulnerability and crash when handling certain XFA forms or annotation objects. This occurs due to the use or access of the objects that have been released or deleted (ZDI-CAN-13101/ZDI-CAN-13084/ZDI-CAN-13092/ZDI-CAN-13089/ZDI-CAN-13100/ZDI-CAN-13102/ZDI-CAN-13147/ZDI-CAN-13150/ZDI-CAN-13162/ZDI-CAN-13096/CVE-2021-21822).
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Arbitrary File Write Remote Code Execution vulnerability when executing certain JavaScripts. This occurs as the application fails to restrict the file type and validate the file path in extractPages and CombineFiles functions (EIP-2018-0046/EIP-2019-0006/EIP-2019-0007).
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to SQL Injection Remote Code Execution vulnerability. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to insert or delete databases by inserting codes at the end of the strings (EIP-2018-0057/EIP-2018-0080/EIP-2018-0081).
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure vulnerability and crash. This occurs due to the array access violation resulting from the discrepant information in the form control when users press the Tab key to get focus on a field and input new text in certain XFA forms.
  • Addressed potential issues where the application could be exposed to Out-of-Bounds Read or Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability and crash, which could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code or disclose sensitive information. This occurs due to the logic error or improper handling of elements when working with certain PDF files that define excessively large value in the file attribute or contain negative leadDigits value in the file attribute (ZDI-CAN-13095).

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.3.37598 (Mar 23, 2021)

  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 10.1.3.37598:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.
  • Solution:
  • Update your applications to the latest versions by following one of the methods below.
  • From the “Help” tab of Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF, click on “Check for Updates” and update to the latest version.
  • Click here to download the updated version of Foxit Reader from our website.
  • Click here to download the updated version of Foxit PhantomPDF from our website.
  • Vulnerability details:
  • Acknowledgement:
  • Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability and crash, which could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code. This occurs due to the improper release of resources when parsing certain JPEG2000 files (ZDI-CAN-12230).

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.1.37576 (Dec 14, 2020)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.0.37527 (Oct 14, 2020)

  • Provides an enhanced 3D plugin that delivers new and enhanced features.
  • Easily navigate, view, comment, and measure 3D content through the 3D toolbar or by right-clicking on PDF content.
  • Adds more 3D navigation tools like Spin, Walk, and Fly.
  • Provides more tools to add 3D comments and measurements.
  • More options to set different visual effects and create different views.
  • Supports to display 3D PDF files in PRC format.
  • Streamlines and improves the update process of Reader.
  • Other enhancements to the user experience.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.0.1.35811 (Sep 2, 2020)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 10.0.0.35798 (May 23, 2020)

  • New Features and Improvements in Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798:
  • Fill & Sign
  • Fill & Sign provides a convenient workflow of filling flat forms (i.e. non-interactive) and quick signing by typing or drawing your signature, or using an image. With the Fill & Sign tools, you can add text and other symbols anywhere on a flat form.
  • Better support for 4K and other high-resolution displays.
  • Automatically search all instances of a text string and then highlight them.
  • More preference options for Advanced Search
  • A new option to make subsequent searches faster by storing a cache of information from PDF files that you search.
  • Support proximity searching, which searches for two or more words that are separated by no more than a certain number of words. The feature is useful when you are looking for concepts that might be expressed by multiple different phrases.
  • More advanced options allow you to find words that share the same word stem of the specified search word, or ignore Asian character width, diacritics, and accents.
  • Display all comments in a desired font for better accessibility
  • Users can choose the desired font and font size for all comments in all documents they read, overriding the document’s settings.
  • Additional GPO settings for enterprise administration (MSI package only)
  • New capabilities include locking down some additional settings, such as default PDF viewer and ability to create self-signed digital IDs.
  • More JavaScript support for complex form workflows.
  • Support for using, not creating, the new form fields in PhantomPDF 10
  • Field type support includes barcode, date, and image form fields.
  • Multiple enhancements to bookmark editing and reading.
  • Multiple enhancements to tag reading.
  • Support Hindi Digits to allow you to input numbers in Hindi.
  • Foxit Update Server (a separately orderable cloud-based service) provides IT the ability to better manage and automate the software upgrade process and to ensure users upgrade to the exact release that IT has tested, without having to access an external server.
  • Automatically download updates from Foxit servers and make them available on a local network.
  • Automatically approve updates for users to download, or restrict users to only download approved updates.
  • Set times when all users, or specific users/groups, can download updates.
  • Push updates to users, requiring them to install them.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 10.0.0.35798:
  • Fixed some stability issues.
  • PDF creation is not available in Foxit Reader 10.0.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.2.29539 (Apr 17, 2020)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.1.29511 (Mar 23, 2020)

  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.0.29455 (Nov 15, 2019)

  • Allow you to search an embedded index for a single PDF, which makes it much faster to search the document with that index.
  • The Standards panel icon automatically appears on the left side of the navigation pane when you open a PDF that is compliant with a standard, giving you a quick way to view the standards information of the PDF.
  • Allow you to choose files from Dropbox, Box, and DMSforLegal when creating PDFs.
  • Some other user-friendly enhancements.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.5.0.20723 (Apr 30, 2019)

  • New Features:
  • Epona DMSforLegal Integration
  • Use Reader to directly open/check out PDF files from Epona DMSforLegal and after making changes save/check them in to Epona DMSforLegal.
  • Viewing Article in PDF
  • Follow pre-defined PDF article/ article box to allow users to skim through the PDF with articles that arrange text content in multiple columns and/or cross multiple pages like in a print newspaper or magazine, focusing on a specific article and ignoring the rest.
  • Smooth Line Art
  • Provide an option to smooth lines when viewing a PDF that include CAD drawings, which also makes it faster to open the PDF.
  • Add pen and touch support to Reader for Microsoft Surface Pro.
  • Improvements:
  • Find & Search optimization
  • Add additional criteria (document properties) in Advanced Search for searches across multiple PDFs and PDF indexes.
  • Sort instances in the search results by date modified, filename, or location when searching files in a folder.
  • Signatures and stamps enhancements
  • Customize the appearance of digital signatures by drawing or importing a PDF file of your handwritten signature.
  • Add an option to set the current size of the signature as default when placing a signature with the PDF Sign feature and the ability to place a signature or stamp by simply dragging a rectangle and filling in with the selected signature or stamp proportionally.
  • For a PDF digitally signed several times, with the capability to view each signed version of the PDF, you can also view the changes made to each signed version.
  • Add shortcut keys for switching quickly between files in the multi-tab reading mode.
  • Add an option to auto-detect portrait/landscape when printing PDFs.
  • Add JavaScript APIs in more usage scenarios including modifying the user interface, creating/modifying PDFs, and printing.
  • Some other user-friendly enhancements.
  • Issues Addressed:
  • Fixed an issue where some commenting tools could not work together with the Read Out Loud feature.
  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.3.0.10862 (Oct 7, 2018)

  • New Features in Foxit Reader 9.3.0:
  • Highlight the current reading content when you use Jaws to read a document, which streamlines your PDF workflow.
  • Print PDFs using the custom settings in Print Dialog Presets if any. You can view the print dialog presets in the Properties in the File tab.
  • Improvements in Foxit Reader 9.3.0:
  • Add an option to navigate back to SharePoint root folders when choosing from recent folders or accessing a new library that is not in the root folder.
  • Some other user-friendly enhancements.
  • Issue Addressed in Foxit Reader 9.3.0:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.2.0.9297 (Jul 30, 2018)

  • Read and interact with PDFs using JAWS
  • Enable visually impaired users to read and interact with PDFs using JAWS (Job Access with Speech).
  • Export measurement markups
  • Export and save measurement markup information in CSV file.
  • Check certificate revocation status
  • Perform a revocation checking that determines whether the certificate that is used to digitally sign a PDF document has been revoked while validating a digital signature.
  • Configure digital ID file
  • IT managers can configure which digital ID file is allowed to sign PDF files by users across a highly-regulated organization.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096 (Jun 4, 2018)

  • New Features:
  • Read and interact with PDFs by NVDA
  • Enable visually impaired users to read and interact with PDFs using NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access).
  • Show alternative text when hovering over an image
  • For images with an alternative text, show alternative text when you hover your mouse over it to help you understand the image better.
  • Create custom dynamic stamp with custom values
  • Create custom dynamic stamp with custom values to invoke a prompt window for users to input information while adding a stamp in PDF file.
  • Justify comment text
  • Justify text while adding Callout and Text Box comments in a PDF.
  • Improvements:
  • Deployment enhancements - available in Foxit Reader (MSI package) only
  • Use Foxit Customization Tool to embed a registration code in the MST file to enable company-wide registration during installation.
  • Use GPO templates and XML Editor to control Microsoft IRM protection version (including Microsoft IRM V1, Microsoft IRM V2, and Microsoft IRM PFile Protection) for document encryption.
  • Configure the trusted application list using GPO templates or XML Editor to deploy it across the organization.
  • Create keyboard shortcuts for the submenus in Foxit Reader ribbon.
  • Scale the page content equally based on the specified page size to deliver the best output results during printing.
  • Save the search results to PDF or CSV files for further reference.
  • Issues Addressed:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.0.1.1049 (Dec 19, 2017)

  • New Features in Foxit Reader 9.0.1:
  • Online ink signature
  • Uploads created ink signatures to Foxit ConnectedPDF Web Services, or downloads ink signatures from the Foxit ConnectedPDF Web Services to sign PDFs across devices.
  • OneNote integration
  • Enables users to send PDF documents to OneNote quickly within Foxit Reader.
  • Protected View
  • Provides options to open files originating from the Internet or other potentially unsafe locations in Protected View to protect users’ systems from threats.
  • Improvements in Foxit Reader 9.0.1:
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Detects assistive technology installed on the user’s computer and responds to users with prompts for more accessible reading settings, and supports reading on non-standard Windows dialogs for better experiences for vision-impaired users.
  • Some other user-friendly enhancements.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 9.0.1:
  • Fixed some stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 9.0.0.29935 (Nov 20, 2017)

  • New Features in Foxit Reader 9.0:
  • Better accessibility:
  • Use single key accelerators to access commands or perform some actions, improving the application accessibility to make the reading and working with PDF files more accessible.
  • Reflow upon magnification:
  • Reflow a PDF file to temporarily present it as a single column that is the width of the document pane, which makes the document easier to read when magnified on a standard monitor, without scrolling horizontally to read the text.
  • Find Command:
  • Find a command by typing the command name and bring features to your fingertips with ease.
  • Help Center:
  • Provide a Help Center to help users search and find online help conveniently.
  • Advanced protection – available in Foxit Reader (MSI package) only:
  • Protect your enterprise data using Windows Information Protection (WIP) to guard against the potential data leakage without otherwise interfering with the employee experience.
  • Protect PDF files using the Microsoft PDF V2 IRM Specification.
  • Enhance Foxit RMS protection to make the RMS-protected files compliant with PDF 2.0.
  • Support bleed mark and overprint simulation:
  • Place a bleed mark at each corner of the bleed box to indicate the PDF bleed box boundaries during printing.
  • Simulate overprinting effects for composite output.
  • Digital signatures:
  • Support to export digital IDs to .fdf files.
  • Allow users to specify the font and font size and include the Foxit application version number while designing the appearance of a digital signature.
  • Improvements in Foxit Reader 9.0:
  • Comment improvements:
  • Summarize and export the highlighted text to a TXT file.
  • Format the text in the comment pop-up box.
  • Users can now track the comments that require further actions with new comment status – Deferred and Future, and filter comments by the original author.
  • Advanced search:
  • Highlight all the text search results in PDF file.
  • Search for instances that match any of the keywords.
  • Streamline the PDF scan process:
  • Streamline the PDF scan process and allow users to output the scanning results as a new PDF file or append it to an existing PDF file.
  • PDF form enhancements:
  • View and print the 2D barcode in static XFA forms.
  • Retain font properties when copying and pasting text from Microsoft Word into a text form field in Foxit Reader.
  • Allow users to import form data from a CSV file.
  • Improve the ConnectedPDF features to provide a better user experience.
  • Some other ease of use enhancements.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 9.0:
  • Foxit has released Foxit PhantomPDF 8.3.5, which address potential security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.3.2.25013 (Oct 8, 2017)

  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 8.3.2:
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader PDF Printer in version 8.3.1 failed to print certain items normally.
  • Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-mode, it could be exposed to command injection vulnerability with abusing the app.launchURL JavaScript call to execute a local program. (ZDI-CAN-4724)
  • Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability with abusing the this.saveAs function call to drop a file to the local file system. (ZDI-CAN-4518)
  • Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to an Arbitrary Write vulnerability with abusing the createDataObject function call to create arbitrary executable file in the local file system.
  • Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to command injection vulnerability with abusing the xfa.host.gotoURL function call to open arbitrary executable file. (ZDI-CAN-5030)

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.3.0.14878 (Jun 9, 2017)

  • New Feature and Improvements in Foxit Reader 8.3
  • Enhanced comment management
  • Users can filter comments by author and status, and check the total number of comments in the Comment panel.
  • Add and share inline comments online
  • Add inline comments to PDF documents at a specified location to share and discuss with other users online.
  • ConnectedPDF enhancements
  • The ConnectedPDF Review and ConnectedPDF Protection workflows have been redesigned to provide a better user experience in document review and protection.
  • Some other user-friendly enhancements.
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 8.3
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.1.1.1015 (Dec 12, 2016)

  • Feature enhancements:
  • Foxit Archive plugin enhancements
  • Improved the workflow when saving changes made in PDF documents in Foxit Archive and enabled users to open non-PDF files in Foxit Archive.
  • Issue fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where a date error could occur when filling in certain PDF forms.
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader could be unresponsive when playing a large embedded video in an RMS-protected PDF.
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader failed to save a PDF document after repeatedly adding large attachments to the PDF.
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.1.0.1013 (Oct 26, 2016)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • Integrates with Box:
  • Integration with Box enables users to open PDFs files stored in Box directly from the Open menu, and save files to Box from the Save As menu.
  • Foxit Archive integration:
  • Integrates with Foxit Archive, which is a secure, cloud-based, document management solution. Users can check in and out PDFs in Foxit Archive for easier document collaboration through Foxit Reader.
  • FEATURE ENHANCEMENTS:
  • Annotating enhancements:
  • Improved the workflow of all annotation tools, and allow users to change statuses of the annotations made by others in a shared review.
  • Supports JavaScript form submission actions.
  • Allow ConnectedPDF document owners to allow or disallow other users to start Connected Reviews or create new versions.
  • ISSUE FIXES:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.0.2.805 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • New features:
  • Use ADAL (Active Directory Authentication Library) authentication to log into RMS in Foxit Reader (Enterprise Packaging) to open/decrypt PDFs without requiring the installation of the Microsoft Online Services Sign-in Assistant
  • Feature enhancements:
  • Provides improvements to the ConnectedPDF feature as well as several user experience enhancements
  • Issue fixes:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 8.0.0.624 (Jul 15, 2016)

  • CONNECTED PDF:
  • Convert .msg files (emails) to PDF using the right-click context menu in Windows Explorer.
  • Add an option to automatically save PDF documents at regular intervals in case of system crash or power failure
  • ConnectedPDF extends the ISO PDF standard to allow each PDF to carry an identity assigned by a cloud service, and allows document tracking and sharing no matter where a document goes or how many distributions and modifications are done to it. ConnectPDF features are accessed via the Connect tab on the Reader ribbon.
  • Create a ConnectedPDF document:
  • Converts existing PDFs to ConnectedPDF documents with one step. You can also automatically convert any PDF document you work with to a Connected PDF.
  • Register a new version of a ConnectedPDF document:
  • Changed or updated PDF documents can be recorded on the ConnectedPDF server by registering new versions, with all new versions tracked. You can also optionally upload the new version to the server.
  • Request a file:
  • Document users (including both the owner and viewers) can send a request to other users to get files they need or they accidentally deleted, including other versions of a file.
  • Configure Permissions:
  • A ConnectedPDF document owner can configure permissions for different viewers. With protection, a document owner can define exactly who can open their document and what actions can be performed on the file. Unlike other types of protection, ConnectedPDF protection can¡¯t be cracked or disabled with third-party tools.
  • Join a connected review without any third-party server:
  • Users with access to a document can join a connected review of a ConnectedPDF document started by a PhantomPDF user without requiring access to a shared server. In a connected review, users can view each other¡¯s comments on the document in real time.
  • Control document data and settings on the Document Homepage:
  • Each ConnectedPDF document has a Document Homepage which contains information about the attributes, version history, events, and connections associated with the document. You can access this homepage on the web.
  • Manage file access history and messages with the Personal Homepage:
  • Each ConnectedPDF user has their own Personal Homepage, which allows them to view their own documents, documents they¡¯ve worked on, and any requests they¡¯ve sent or received through Connected PDFs.
  • DROPBOX INTEGRATION:
  • Open PDFs in Dropbox through Foxit Reader¡¯s Open command to view, edit, and save PDFs. Save local PDFs in Dropbox through the Save As command.
  • SUPPORTS TOUCH MODE WHEN WORKING ON TOUCH-SCREEN DEVICES:
  • In Touch Mode, the spacing and position of buttons is adjusted to make them easier to use on touch screen devices. We also support touch commands for zooming, panning, etc.
  • FEATURE ENHANCEMENTS:
  • RMS security enhancements (Enterprise Packaging only)
  • Enhancements to RMS security capabilities and our configuration tool, including auditing logs, restricting local printing, and enabling/disabling RMS V3 support.
  • Preserve formatting when copying tables from PDFs.
  • View custom metadata in PDF.
  • Print PDF sections/pages directly from selected bookmark(s).
  • Support for SharePoint 2016 version.
  • Cut, delete and move multiple bookmarks at a time.
  • Pin the most used SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox folders to the File > Open/Save As panels in Foxit Reader for easy access.
  • ISSUE FIXES:
  • Fixed some security and stability issues.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.3.4.311 (Jun 27, 2016)

  • Fixed an issue where a PDF was not recognized or corrupted when opened.
  • Fixed an issue where form calculation did not work properly if an amount field has a decimal fraction.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could call JavaScripts to do Save As or Print when closing the document.
  • Fixed a security issue where XFA¡¯s underlying data failed to synchronize with that of Reader caused by the re-layout underlying XFA.
  • Fixed a security issue where the destructor of the object whose generation number is -1 in the PDF file could release the file handle which had been imported by the application layer.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could not parse the image content in the document normally.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application recursively called the format error of some PDFs and led to no response when opening the PDF.
  • Fixed a security issue where the TimeOut function responded incorrectly and could cause the application crash.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could crash caused by the error in decoding corrupted images during PDF conversion with the gflags app enabled.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could crash caused by the error in parsing malformed content stream.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could still use the pointer after the object it pointed had been removed, which could cause an application crash.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.3.0.118 (Feb 4, 2016)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • OneDrive and Google Drive integration:
  • Open PDFs in OneDrive/Google Drive through Foxit Reader¡¯s Open command to view, edit, and save PDFs. Save local PDFs in OneDrive/Google Drive through Save As command.
  • Word count:
  • Count words, lines, and characters for an entire PDF document or just a selected text block.
  • Time stamps:
  • Add time stamps from a server to PDFs/digital signatures to use verified time. Manage trusted certificates for digital signatures and time stamps.
  • Sign with certificate:
  • Provide better security service by allowing users to sign PDF files with certificate-based digital ID.
  • Scroll lock:
  • Support horizontal and vertical scroll lock to help tablet users scroll the screen in one direction, or freeze the screen by locking the scrolling horizontally and vertically.
  • FEATURE IMPROVEMENTS:
  • PDF sign improvements:
  • Improve the PDF sign process to deliver streamlined workflows.
  • Microsoft Office 2016 support:
  • Optimize the add-ins for Microsoft Office to make them compatible with Microsoft Office 2016.
  • XFA form enhancement:
  • Support drop-down calendar in XFA forms to help users easily select the date from the calendar.
  • Vertical split view:
  • Split the page view vertically for a better reading experience.
  • ISSUE FIXES:
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly when converting certain image with incorrect image data.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly when parsing certain PDF files that contain a malformed image inside a stream object.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability due to a JBIG2 Out-of-Bounds Read.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to the XFA FormCalc Replace Integer Overflow Vulnerability.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.2.2.929 (Oct 8, 2015)

  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader could not be set as the default PDF reader in Windows 10.
  • Fixed an issue where users could encounter an improper argument error intermittently when trying to open, view, close, or work on a PDF file with Foxit Reader.
  • Fixed a handle leak issue to improve the performance and reliability.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to Use-After-Free Vulnerability when executing print() or referencing App after closing the document.
  • Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly due to recursive reference.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.2.0.222 (Aug 19, 2015)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • Join Cloud-based Shared Review:
  • Enables users to join a shared review and send back the feedback or comments through Foxit Cloud.
  • Pattern Search:
  • Adds an option to Advanced Search box to search for a pattern in a PDF such as phone numbers.
  • Set Enhanced Security Settings in Preferences:
  • Supports to specify trusted locations and files in preferences to provide more secured PDF workflow.
  • Snap Measurements:
  • Supports to snap the measurement to a particular point (such as the endpoint, midpoint, intersection, etc.) along an object, which helps users measure objects more accurately.
  • ISSUE FIXES:
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader could not open PDF files in Internet Explorer.
  • Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when opening certain XFA forms, which could lead to a controlled crash execution.
  • Fixed an issue where ¡°Foxit Reader¡± folder was reserved after clean uninstallation in 32-bit OS.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.1.5.425 (May 2, 2015)

  • Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when verifying the digital signatures. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute a controlled crash.
  • Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when parsing a PDF file that contains an invalid stream.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.1.0.306 (May 2, 2015)

  • New Features:
  • Page Navigation in Web Browser by URL Parameters. Link to a bookmark/specific page within a web pdf in a web browser using URL parameters.
  • Add Bulleted Lists in Free Text Annotations. Add bulleted lists in Typewriter/Callout/Textbox annotations to improve readability.
  • PPDF (Pfile-based PDF) File Encryption (Enterprise Reader Only). Support using Microsoft IRM Protection for PDF Version 2 to encrypt PDFs and output the encrypted files in PPDF format.
  • Feature Improvements:
  • Shared Review Enhancement. Configure the interval to check new comments during shared review and notify users by flashing the Foxit Reader icon in the taskbar if any.
  • PDF Stamp Improvements. Rotate stamp annotations and provide an option to apply a stamp on multiple pages.
  • Save and Share Custom Annotation Colors. Save custom colors in annotation properties and then all the annotations can share the custom colors.
  • Preview Signatures and Stamps before Application. Show the preview of selected ink signatures and stamps during mouse over.
  • Streamline PDF Scanning Workflow. Streamline the workflow when scanning paper to PDF.
  • Extend the Usage of GPO Templates (Enterprise Reader Only). Support more settings using the GPO templates, including forbidding all auto-connecting to server, setting to hide document message bar in preferences, and more.
  • Issue Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where the application interface became fuzzy in higher DPI.
  • Fixed an issue where users could not join the shared review of RMS protected files with Foxit Reader.
  • Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when converting a GIF file with an invalid value in Ubyte Size in its DataSubBlock Structure, which could lead to a controlled crash execution.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.0.6.1126 (May 2, 2015)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • DPI-aware Application:
  • Introduces DPI awareness to make UI elements automatically scaled and bitmaps and icons properly loaded based on the DPI value, for avoidance of image distortion or text truncation. This new feature helps the application run better on devices with high-DPI display settings.
  • PPDF (Pfile-based PDF) File Decryption (Enterprise Reader Only):
  • Supports the decryption of PPDF files (the Microsoft IRM protection for PDF V2 protected files), allowing users to modify and save the modified PPDF file if permissions allow.
  • ISSUE FIXES:
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader failed to remain as the default PDF viewer after update in Windows 8.
  • Fixed an issue where a wrong message was prompted during custom scan.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 7.0.3.916 (Nov 20, 2014)

  • New Features in Foxit Reader 7.0:
  • Shared Review for Desktop and Mobile Users
  • 2D Barcode Displaying
  • Optimized PCL Printing
  • Free-form Annotation with PSI (Pressure Sensitive Ink)
  • Bi-directional Language Support
  • Signature Verification on XFA Forms
  • Friendly Ribbon Customization
  • Stronger Security from RMS Plugin (Enterprise Only)
  • Create PDFs with RMS Encryption (Enterprise Only)
  • Improvements in Foxit Reader 7.0:
  • Text Copy with Formatting Maintained
  • SharePoint Network Drive Support
  • GPO Improvement (Enterprise Only)
  • Issues Addressed in Foxit Reader 7.0:
  • Fixed the critical issues on Microsoft Touch Screen where:
  • 1) Users cannot exit Full Screen Mode;
  • 2) Users cannot bring out the context menu by tap-and-hold;
  • 3) Users cannot move up or down the annotation objects.
  • Fixed an issue where an error prompted when users emailed a file with CJK characters in the file name if Windows

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.2.1.0618 (Jul 2, 2014)

  • Improvements:
  • Updates Foxit’s compatibility with the Microsoft IRM extension for PDF Specification.
  • Issues Addressed:
  • Fixed an issue where the application may suffer security vulnerabilities when reading and displaying filenames and their paths on the “Recent Documents” section from the Start Page.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.2.0.0429 (May 6, 2014)

  • New Features:
  • PDF/A File Notification.
  • Foxit Plugin Platform.
  • SCUP Catalog for Automatic Application Updates.
  • Feature Enhancements:
  • UX Improvement.
  • Controls Operations to Toolbars by GPO template.
  • Word-to-PDF Conversion with Document Properties Maintained.
  • Supports Windows Embedded Standard 7.
  • Enables SharePoint Plugin by Default without Registry Entry.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.1.2 (Feb 24, 2014)

  • Improves the compatibility of converted PDFs, allowing users to open converted PDFs with greater accuracy and more smoothly than other PDF products.
  • Enhances the conversion function, making the converted contents clearer and sharper.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.1 (Feb 24, 2014)

  • New Features:
  • Area Highlight
  • Signature Protection
  • Simplified Scanning Process
  • SharePoint Integration Enhancement
  • Extensive Find & Search
  • “.CSV” Support for Form Export
  • Easier File Attaching and Appending
  • “Black and White” PDF Conversion
  • Feature Enhancements:
  • UI Improvements

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.0.3 (Aug 1, 2013)

  • Added the option of switching back to classic mode in Ribbon mode.
  • Fixed a bug where Microsoft Office Apps will crash after the Reader installation.
  • Fixed a bug of Foxit Reader & Windows encrypted file system.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 6.0.2.0413 (Jul 5, 2013)

  • New Features:
  • PDF Creation
  • Allows users to quickly and easily create PDF.
  • With one-click, create from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through the Foxit Reader plug-in.
  • High performance PDF conversion from hundreds of file types by:
  • Dragging and dropping the document into Foxit Reader.
  • Using the Foxit Reader create From File capability.
  • Right mouse clicking on the file.
  • Convert hardcopy documents into PDF with the create From Scanner functionality.
  • Extend any application with print capabilities to include PDF conversion through the included Foxit Reader PDF Printer (PDF print driver).
  • Cut and paste content via the Windows clipboard into a new PDF by using the From Clipboard feature.
  • Ribbon-Based Toolbar
  • New user interface with a ribbon-based toolbar based on Microsoft Office 2013 (Office 15) design is more intuitive and provides users with a familiar user experience.
  • Read and Search PDF Portfolios
  • Open and read PDF portfolios and perform searches either within a single PDF file or across all the PDF files in the portfolio.
  • Whitelist Trusted URLs for Form Submission
  • Enables users to create and maintain a whitelist of the trusted URLs when submitting form online to manage the file access.
  • Create and Insert Stamps
  • Allows users to create and insert stamps into their PDF documents and forms, by selecting from a choice of pre-made stamps, creating static custom or dynamic stamps.
  • PDF Sign
  • Allows users to sign documents with their own handwriting. Signatures can be created from an image of your signature or by writing it yourself on touch enabled desktop systems or tablets. Users can quickly and easily manage, place, and apply these signatures.
  • Plug-in Manager
  • Adds plug-in Manager which shows a list of installed plug-ins and the relevant information.
  • Feature Enhancements:
  • Comments Summary
  • Supports sorting comments by checkmark status, setting current properties of any comment as default, and deleting comment by batch. Plus, the Note comment now supports to be printed.
  • Booklet Printing
  • Allows users to print multipage PDF in booklet format.
  • Run Script Right Control
  • Supports to control the right of running Script for better PDF protection.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.4.5 (Jan 21, 2013)

  • Fixed a security issue where attackers can exploit a web browser plugin vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.4.4 (Nov 23, 2012)

  • New Features:
  • Supports opening PDF files on Microsoft SharePoint Server and allowing users to seamlessly check out and check in PDF files within Foxit Reader.
  • Allows users to easily send, sign and save PDF documents and forms using DocuSign, the industry's most widely used eSignature solution.
  • Issue Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader may call and run malicious code in the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file.
  • Fixed an issue where the application cannot remember the last print paper size setting.
  • Fixed an issue where certain digital signatures cannot be verified by Foxit Reader.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.4.2 (Sep 8, 2012)

  • Supports opening PDF files on Microsoft SharePoint Server and allowing users to seamlessly check out and check in PDF files within Foxit Reader.
  • Allows users to easily send, sign and save PDF documents and forms using DocuSign, the industry's most widely used eSignature solution.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.3.1 (Jun 13, 2012)

  • Fixed an issue where some PDFs could not be opened because of a problem with the "loading font" process.
  • Fixed an issue with using Hotmail accounts after installing Foxit Reader.
  • Fixed an issue where the Foxit Reader plug-in cannot be loaded in Opera and will cause other plug-ins to fail to load.
  • Fixed an issue caused by using track point to scroll PDFs on ThinkPads®.
  • Fixed an issue where the cursor cannot be moved to the beginning of PDF content when using the short-cut key "Ctrl + Left".

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.3.0 (May 7, 2012)

  • New Features
  • Supports viewing RMS-protected PDF files with the dynamic watermark.
  • Added the option “Tile Large Pages” to the print dialog box. With this new feature, users can tile pages that are larger than the selected paper size at a specified scale. The whole page content will be divided and printed on pieces of paper.
  • Provides users with three update options, allowing users selecting the most appropriate upgrade method according to their requirements.
  • Automatically changes the hand tool to the select text tool after moving the cursor to the text content
  • Supports controlling preference dialogue with the keyboard shortcuts.
  • Improvements:
  • Added the option “Read from Current Page” to the Read Out Loud feature, which makes the system read out the PDF content from current page to the end of the file.
  • Improved the user interface elements, including arrow comment, Facebook interface, etc.
  • Added the toolbar mode switch icon to the toolbar, simplifying user’s manipulation.
  • Shows the progress bar before displaying the content when opening the PDFs in the web browser.
  • Improved the accuracy of highlight location, enabling the highlight area more agree with the target text.
  • In the Full Screen mode, places the toolbar in the location adjusted last time.
  • Supports using arrowheads to switch the file tabs when opening multiple PDF files, which is convenient for users when the tabs cannot be arranged in a row.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.1.3 (Feb 13, 2012)

  • Fixed an issue when opened inside of a web browser and the interface language is switched.
  • Fixed an issue where paper size in the Preview Area of the Print Dialogue Box cannot be updated accordingly when using Xerox Printers.
  • Fixed an issue when switching the interface language.
  • Fixed an issue where the Paper Drawer cannot be changed to Cassette when printing.
  • Fixed an issue when opening certain PDF files.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.1.0 Build 1021 (Jan 13, 2012)

  • For better reading experience with maximized PDF document display area, Foxit Reader supports showing PDFs in Reading Mode that hides the toolbar, navigation pane and status bar, with only the menu bar available.
  • In Tabbed Toolbar Mode, Foxit Reader supports collapsing/expanding the toolbar area to maximize the reading area.
  • To extend the document pane, the Auto-hide Status Bar feature hides the Status Bar during reading and shows the status bar floating at the bottom of the page only when the cursor is moved to the bottom.
  • Provided integration to the social networking sites to satisfy Facebook and Twitter users.
  • Supports Read out loud function.
  • Supports displaying PDF documents in Reading mode or Full Screen Mode automatically when opening PDFs with Foxit Reader.
  • Foxit Reader enhanced the text rendering quality to display the text more clearly and neat.
  • Increased performance for reader startup, opening a PDF file, and closing a PDF file.
  • Automatically chooses paper type according to the page size of PDFs when printing.
  • Shows the page thumbnails when dragging the scrollbar in a single page display mode.
  • Added the Foxit Reader classic skin.
  • Disabled spell check function in the Typewriter/Form Mode as the default option of the preference.
  • Improved the accuracy of spell check.
  • Moved the comment and attachment pane to be aligned with bookmark, thumbnail, layers and signatures panes.
  • Fixed many bugs and enhanced the performance.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 5.0 (Jan 13, 2012)

  • XFA form filling
  • Opens the RMS - protected PDFs
  • Customizes shortcut keys
  • Split View mode
  • Fit Visible mode
  • Tabbed Toolbar Mode
  • Supports 11 different page transition types in the full screen mode
  • Offers four nice skins
  • Searches keywords in the comment and bookmark
  • Previews a PDF attachment in Microsoft Outlook
  • Displays the PDF files in the Windows Explorer as the thumbnails
  • Adds more available command lines

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 4.3.0 Build 1110 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Viewing the PDFs Embedded in HTML:
  • Foxit Reader 4.3 supports the viewing of PDF documents that are embedded inside HTML, giving users many advantages and flexibility when viewing PDF files. Also, reading a PDF in an HTML page operates the same as any other PDF document viewed in Foxit Reader. The same tool bar options are available in all PDF documents.
  • Many Bugs Fixed

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 4.2 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Verify the digital signature:
  • Foxit Reader 4.2 now features a PDF digital signature verification technology which uses an enhanced, yet ISO 32000 compliant, verification process that ensures the signature is real and neither the document nor the signature have been compromised. This new verification process provides a secure and reliable platform for exchanging electronics documents without putting the user at risk from falsified documents.
  • Enhance security with ASLR & DEP support:
  • Foxit Reader 4.2 continues to add features that increase security by making it harder for hackers to compromise a PDF document. The current version of the reader includes Address Space Layout Randomization, ASLR, which uses a random algorithm to determine a memory address used to store key file data. A second security feature is Data Execution Prevention, DEP, which simply prevents executing code from a non-executable memory location. ASLR and DEP combine to highly improve Foxit Reader Security and provide a stable platform for enterprise, business and consumer, Foxit Reader users.
  • Many Bugs Fixed

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 4.1.1 Build 0805 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Fixed the crash issue when opening certain PDFs.
  • Optimized the reading engine and fixed the issue where the scrolling becomes very slowly when reading large PDFs.
  • Users will not be prompted to set default PDF reader when either or both Phantom and Foxit Reader is installed.
  • PDF icons are reverted to other Reader's PDF icons when Phantom/Foxit Reader is uninstalled, if those exist.
  • Fixed the issue where the system sets Foxit Reader as the default PDF viewer without user permission when Foxit Reader launches.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 4.0 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Added a advanced set of professional features
  • The New Reader 4.0 now includes Comments tools, Text Viewer & Text Converter, Form Filler, Spell Checker and Advanced Editing Tools; and it is still free. No additional licensing is required for more features with PDFs.
  • Enhanced Safe Mode Setting:
  • Supports Safe Mode settings during installation, streamlining the workflow and offering better protection with PDF File.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed the crash issue when opening certain PDF documents.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 3.3.1 Build 0518 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Security Enhancement:
  • The New Foxit Reader has implemented a new screening process which protects end users from misleading messages embedded within the parameters of a pop-up dialog box. A pop-up dialog contains an area which is reserved for a message that is generated by the rendered PDF. Due to Foxit's concern that this message may mislead users to take an unadvisable action, Foxit Reader will no longer display the content of the message and removes any parameters within the Pop-up message that can be manipulated by the PDF.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 3.3 (Jan 20, 2011)

  • Secure Trust Manager:
  • The new Secure Trust Manager enables users to allow or deny unauthorized actions and data transmission, including URL connection, attachments PDF actions, and JavaScript functions; efficiently avoiding the attack from malicious contents and viruses.
  • Improved Ask Search Button Setting:
  • Enables users to show or hide the Ask Search Button in the Preferences menu.
  • Many Bug Fixes:
  • Fixes some bugs from previous versions including an issue where Ask Toolbar may be installed by default.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 3.2.1 Build 0401 (Apr 3, 2010)

  • Fixed a security issue that Foxit Reader runs an executable embedded program inside a PDF automatically without asking for user’s permission.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 3.2.0 Build 0303 (Mar 19, 2010)

  • Better JavaScript support.
  • Fixed the crash issue when double clicking to open certain PDFs.
  • Fixed the issue where cannot correctly display the content copied from Text Viewer mode on popup dialog box.
  • Better support saving PDF as text.
  • Fixed the issue where pop multiple message boxes when clicking the bookmarks several times continuously.
  • Fixed the issues where some PDF documents cannot be associated with Foxit Reader.
  • Fixed the issue where space may disappear when copying text.
  • Fixed the crash issue when occasional use of arrow keys on keyboard to turn pages.
  • Fixed the issue where the text may not be highlighted.
  • Fixed the issue where the text string starting with a space cannot be searched.
  • Fixed the issue with vertical text selection and text highlight.

New in Portable Foxit PDF Reader 3.0 Build 1506 (Mar 9, 2009)

  • New features:
  • Enticing Multimedia Design
  • Now users can not only play multimedia in Foxit Reader, but also are empowered to add, edit or delete multimedia files with the incredible Movie Tool and Sound Tool.
  • Attachment Panel
  • Lists all the attached files in the PDF document, and provides a number of common options that helps users manage the attachments, such as opening, deleting and adding description to the attachments. Users can also change the security settings when opening an attachment in this panel.
  • Thumbnail Panel
  • Shows thumbnail images for each PDF page and allows users to quickly view relevant portions of a PDF file. Now users can navigate through PDFs with page thumbnails.
  • Layout Panel
  • Lists PDF layers in the document, allows users to control the display of some certain content areas.
  • Metric Unit Support
  • Within the preferences dialog box it gives users the option to set the unit of page dimension in either metric system or imperial system.
  • Auto-scrolling with Middle Mouse Button
  • In the Hand Tool reading mode, users can perform auto-scrolling by holding the middle mouse button/wheel mouse button down.
  • Awe-Inspiring Foxit OnDemand Content Management
  • This new add-on enables users to organize, share and collaborate on documents and forms online. Users can upload from Foxit Reader or send documents with ease. Advanced features include workflow driven document sharing, revisions of documents, CollabRoom for group collaboration.
  • Firefox Support
  • With Firefox Plugin, users can view and work with PDF files loaded in Foxit Reader with Firefox web browser.