Powerful desktop PDF solution to create and edit PDF documents and integrate with Foxit eSign.
Publisher’s description
What is Foxit PDF Editor?
Foxit PDF Editor is a proprietary text editor program for Windows from Foxit Software Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (WiX Burn) and MSI. The main installer is 2.01 GB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 14.0.8.33807, released on December 19, 2025. 24 versions are listed since May 25, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 7 file types, including .fdf, .xfdf, .xdp, .ppdf and .cpdf. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (2.01 GB)
In short: Foxit PDF Editor is a text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Foxit PDF Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn01.foxitsoftware.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7EF46AEF7BBC2DEDE0981E6C39FD683B2824C89A1076C9CCB0FAF16E46D8CB70· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 24 versions ›24 versions over 5 years · about 5.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0.8.33807Latest | December 19, 2025 | 2.01 GB | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit ZIP |
| 14.0.7.33751 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
| 14.0.6.33584 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 14.0.5.33580 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 14.0.3.33502 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 14.0.2.33402 | December 19, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 14.0.0.33046 | August 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit MSI |
| 13.1.7.23637 | April 22, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Foxit.PhantomPDF -eFoxitPDFEditor1408_L10N_Setup_x64.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {C07831AF-F9C4-4AA3-8961-4F180FEB0586} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask foxit-pdf-editorInformation
- Publisher
- Foxit Software Inc.
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn), MSI
- Version
- 14.0.8.33807
- Released
- December 19, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 25, 2021
- Versions listed
- 24
- Updates / year
- 5.3
- Website
- foxit.com
- winget ID
- Foxit.PhantomPDF
- MSI product code
- {c07831af-f9c4-4aa3-8961-4f180feb0586}
File types it opens (7)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foxit PDF Editor free?
Foxit PDF Editor is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Foxit PDF Editor safe to download?
The download comes from cdn01.foxitsoftware.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Foxit PDF Editor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Foxit PDF Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Foxit PDF Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Foxit PDF Editor?
The versions page lists all 24 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 25, 2021.
What are alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Avidemux. The alternatives page compares them.
