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Nitro PDF ProFoxit PDF Reader
Paid

A paid licence or subscription is required after the trial.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Office-style interface with strong Word and Excel conversion
  • Editing, OCR, redaction and signing in one licence
  • Fast rendering with a full annotation and form-filling toolset for free
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • Paid licence with no free tier beyond a trial
  • Windows and macOS only
  • 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 not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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