Overview
Foxit is a global PDF software provider founded in 2001 by Eugene Xiong. The company develops tools to create, edit, sign, secure, and collaborate on PDF documents, serving hundreds of millions of users and a large base of enterprise customers. Foxit Software Incorporated operates from Fremont, California, and is widely positioned as a lighter, lower-cost alternative to Adobe Acrobat.
Product and Use
The Foxit lineup spans the free Foxit PDF Reader, the paid Foxit PDF Editor and Editor Pro for advanced editing and OCR, Foxit eSign for electronic signatures, and a suite of PDF SDKs and developer libraries used to embed PDF rendering and editing into other applications. Foxit also offers AI-assisted document features. With subscriptions starting around $11.99/month and perpetual licenses available, the company targets cost-conscious businesses, legal and financial teams, and software developers who need to integrate PDF capabilities. Note: Foxit was founded in China and its Fremont, California entity is the primary U.S. operation; some U.S. government agencies have scrutinized its origins.