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CNET Editors' review
Foxit PDF Reader, the program that many consider to be a faster, lighter, more able Windows alternative to Adobe Reader, has recently jumped to version 5.0. This newest release comes with many of the same solid features, a few new ones, and an upgraded interface.
As with the previous version, the setup process is a bit cumbersome. First, watch out for the two check boxes that make Ask your browser default search provider and Ask.com your home page. Opt out as necessary. Then, toward the end of the installation process, be sure to read carefully and opt out of the Addin for Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Safari and Chrome--unless, of course, you're into bloated toolbars. Once you make it through the installation gauntlet, the rest should be smooth sailing.
The new Foxit Reader 5.0 interface is a bit sleeker than in previous versions. It still has clean, easily distinguishable icons, and the toolbar is still customizable. In addition, you can now choose your color scheme (black, blue, orange, purple). It's not ground-breaking, but it's a nice touch. You can also choose a new ribbon-style menu and customize your own shortcut keys.
Foxit Reader 5.0 still includes many of the useful features that its rival, Adobe Reader, doesn't. There's tabbed PDF viewing, text-only view, rulers, Safe Mode, and several annotation tools for things like highlighting and commenting. Meanwhile, 5.0 has added a few conveniences that give it an extra edge, including XFA form filling, support for Microsoft RMS-protected files, and previews in Outlook.
Overall, we think the new Foxit Reader is a worthwhile download. While it may not be perfect--it can't create PDFs, and it pesters users with add-ons and upgrades--it's still a solid alternative to Adobe Reader.
Publisher's Description
From Foxit Software:
New Feature in Foxit Reader 6.0 •Intuitive user interface •Fast and lightweight •Convenient multi-document viewing •Diverse document views •Text search •Bookmarks •PDF portfolios •Read out loud •Multiple page displays •Multi-document viewing •Rotate and zoom •Rulers and grids •Create industry-standard PDF •Insert image and video •One click PDF creation •Undo and redo •Set document information •Drag and drop PDF creation •Scan documents into PDF •Social network integration •Commenting tools •Drawing tools •Manage comments •SharePoint® integration •Evernote® integration •Create and manage stamps •Email from application •Attach a file •Form filling •Auto-complete •Data import/export •Disable JavaScript •Security warning dialog •Trust manager (safe mode) •Verify digital signature •ASLR & DEP support •Sign Documents with PDF Sign •DocuSign integration •Verify digital signatures
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 1,826 votes
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Current version:
2.6 starsout of 5 votes
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"Loads Fast, Uncomplicated,No needing instruction manual"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.3.524
Pros
As above, Does what I need, interfaces with the "Office" on my Smartphone, reasonable price compared to Mr. Softy
Cons
Have not found any yet, but I do not use it daily.
Summary
Good software should make the computer invisible to the task. Everything I need to do, I can do from within Foxit without having to exit and fiddle with my Printer or Scanner.
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"Great Free PDF reader without Hogging your resources"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.3.524
Pros
Works quickly, easily, and does not hog your computer resources like some of the more bloated memory hogging programs like adobe.
Cons
none whatsoever
Summary
It's my favorite and I always recommend it to my customers for downloading my pdf patterns. They never have any troubles with it!
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"Installed a web tracker without permission"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.3.524
Pros
None that I can see - at least Adobe doesn't come with malware...
Cons
When I tried to install Foxit, it also added a we-care.com extension that I can't get rid of by using chrome//extensions. It's greyed out and cannot be accessed
Summary
If you have the older version of Foxit, keep it - don't install the new version
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"Ver 6 is a loser"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.3.524
Pros
None I can think of
Cons
But so is Adobe Reader, and others.
Ribbon interface unnecessary, disorienting, and takes up too much room that should be used for the working area. Hard to squeeze a document onto my 37" 1080 monitorSummary
I uninstalled immediately and reinstalled version 5. I have been using it and previous versions for a few years, and have not had any problems. They have been stable and much faster than Adobe.
They really messed up on this new version. There is an obtion for a "tabbed" or menu interface in 5 on first run. They removed this option.
If you can't get the older version, there are alternatives that will serve you much better, even Acrobat Reader would be better. -
"Malware infested download not worth the software"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.3.524
Pros
The software it self seemed ok, a bit of a resource hog but more robust then Adobe Reader in features.
Cons
I was shocked that when I installed the program it came with malware. Back in the day download.com guaranteed their stuff would be free malware and spyware.
Summary
Do not download its not worth the risks.
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- Download Type:
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- Publisher
- Foxit Software
- Publisher Web Site
- http://www.foxitsoftware.com
- Release Date
- May 27, 2013
- Date Added
- May 27, 2013
- Version
- 6.0.3.524
Category
System Requirements
- Operating Systems
- Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements
- Not available
Download Information
- File Size
- 28.33MB
- File Name
- FoxitReader603.0524_enu_Setup.exe
Popularity
- Total Downloads
- 16,355,704
- Downloads Last Week
- 8,496
Pricing
- License Model
- Free
- Limitations
- Not available
- Price
- Not available
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