foxitreader ☆

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Description:
PDF reader

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2025.3@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
Jan 14, 2026 12:11am	2025.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	591ff34d
Aug 13, 2025 7:29am	2025.2.0.33028	0	VERSION_BUMP	3df7c19b