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With a career spanning decades of office work, I have lost count of the PDF editors I’ve tested. Be it the ever-constant Adobe Acrobat or the much recent PDFescape – I’ve used them all.
Of the lot, Foxit PDF Editor is the best – zero prejudice given. And in this article, I’ll explain why.
But before we delve into the details, let’s talk about Foxit.
A Sneak Peek Into What Foxit Offers
Founded in 1996, Foxit has grown from “one of Adobe’s competitors” to “one of the best PDF software.”
Foxit tools overall are easy to use and visually pleasing. Whether you’re using their PDF Editors or eSign, Foxit apps are light. So light, you won’t experience any lag on your computer’s processing speed.
That said, let’s discuss why you should use the Foxit Editor.
3 Reasons Foxit Is Better Than Other PDF Editors
Affordability
In terms of effectiveness, features, and security, only Adobe can match Foxit. However, Adobe Editor can be very expensive, especially if you don’t edit PDFs often.
For specifics, Adobe Pro DC (the standard is limited) costs $14.99 per month. Yet, it doesn’t handle all PDF conversions.
On the other hand, Foxit PhantomPDF costs only $149 yearly (for the best value), which is $12.42 monthly. Yet, there is a budget plan for small businesses which costs only $79 yearly (roughly $6.58 per month).
And regardless of the plan you use, Foxit Editor has limitless boundaries. There are no exceptions on the PDF conversions.
No Nagging Updates
Another issue with other editors is their nagging updates. It is almost like a new update is released every week. And that can be confusing.
The confusion aside, the updates slow down editing by software lagging or distraction.
Fortunately, Foxit Editor doesn’t pop up update alerts often. And the software doesn’t lag – that brings us to the next point!
Lightness
In addition to low-moderate updates, Foxit software generally is light. Meaning: regardless of any upgrade, you won’t experience any lagging.
In other words, the Foxit PDF editor always runs smoothly and quickly. By doing so, you will complete your work faster and happily.
What We Don’t Like About Foxit PDF Editor
While Foxit Editor is one of the best, some features could be improved. Here are the crucial mentions:
Free Trial Period
While there are no doubts about the affordability and effectiveness of the Foxit PDF editor, the trial period could be better.
For example, the Foxit PhantomPDF could be increased to 30 days from 14 days. Also, the online editor could have been extended to a week (or even two weeks) – 5 days doesn’t cut it.
Updates Issues
Frankly, the update issues on Foxit are not constant. But when they happen, they can be frustrating.
The most frustrating part: even your IT team won’t be able to figure out the issues. Often, we resort to uninstalling and reinstalling to correct the errors.
Wrapping It Up
Regardless of the ”update issues” and limited trial on Foxit, it is still one of the best PDF editors. Besides, the issues are nothing compared to the lagging and expensive subscriptions on the alternatives.
Overall: the Foxit PDF editor remains the best value for money and effectiveness. That is why you should choose it over others.