foxitreader ☆
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Description:
PDF reader
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FoxitSoftware  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: pdf viewer editor productivity document
Install: brew install --cask foxitreader
About:
Foxit Reader is a robust and lightweight PDF viewer and editor designed for fast performance. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for viewing, annotating, signing, and securing PDF documents. Its value proposition lies in providing a feature-rich alternative to Adobe Acrobat with a focus on speed and efficiency.
Key Features:
  • View and edit PDF documents
  • Annotate and comment on files
  • Fill and sign PDF forms
  • Integrates with popular cloud storage services
Use Cases:
  • Reading and reviewing academic papers or reports
  • Filling out digital forms and contracts
  • Collaborating on documents with annotation tools
Alternatives:
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader – The industry standard, but often considered heavier and slower than Foxit.
  • Skim – A free, open-source PDF reader and note-taker for macOS, popular among academics.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 31, 2026 10:19am 2026.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 38f9d8da
Jan 14, 2026 12:11am 2025.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 591ff34d
Aug 13, 2025 7:29am 2025.2.0.33028 0 VERSION_BUMP 3df7c19b
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am 2023.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c677338
Sep 20, 2023 4:03am 2023.2 0 VERSION_BUMP b436d1d4
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