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PreviewFoxit PDF Reader
Free

Included with macOS at no extra cost.

 Freemium

The reader is free. Foxit PDF Editor is a paid product.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Already installed on every Mac
  • Handles both PDFs and images
  • Fast rendering with a full annotation and form-filling toolset for free
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • macOS only
  • No advanced editing of PDF text or OCR tools like dedicated editors
  • Editing page content requires the paid Foxit PDF Editor
  • The installer and interface promote the paid products
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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