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How to Download Foxit PDF Editor for Windows

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1. Go to the Foxit Pro Installers SharePoint site. Right Click on the Windows Foxit PDF Editor (64bit should be best for most Windows 11 machines) and choose 'Download' from the pop-up menu.

 

2. Once the installer is fully finished downloading, go to your downloads folder and double-click on the icon for the installer to load.  

3. Another window will pop up, welcoming you to the installer program. Select "next."

 This screenshot of the Foxit PDF Editor Setup Wizard window displays options to proceed with the installation or cancel it, and the next button is highlighted.  

 

4. Click the box to accept the terms in the License Agreement. Select "next."

This screenshot of the Foxit PDF Editor Setup window displaying the End-User License Agreement provides options to accept the terms and proceed with the installation or cancel it, with a checkmark next to "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and the next button highlighted.

 

5. You will then be asked to choose a setup type. Select “typical” and click "install." Your FoxIt software download will begin.

 This screenshot of the Foxit PDF Editor Setup window offers users the option to choose between a ‘Typical’ or ‘Custom’ setup and displays the installation path, with the button selected for the typical setup checked.

 

6. Once the download has completed, you will receive a completion message. Select "Launch Foxit PDF Editor," then click "Finish."

 This is the completion screen of the Foxit PDF Editor Setup Wizard. It indicates a successful installation and offers options to launch the editor or refer to the user manual for further assistance. The box next to 'Launch Foxit PDF Editor' is selected and the 'finish' button is highlighted. 

 

7. You are now ready to activate Foxit PDF Editor through Single Sign On (SSO).