How to Install Foxit Reader on Ubuntu Linux Desktop

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Foxit Reader, a compact, swift, feature-packed PDF viewer that can create PDF files and facilitate shared reviews, is a viable alternative to Adobe Reader on Ubuntu desktops. A tutorial is provided on installing Foxit Reader on Ubuntu 16.04/17.10 and 18.04 LTS desktops. The software, available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows, MacOS, and Linux,…

This article explains how to install Foxit Reader on Ubuntu Linux.

Foxit Reader is a small, fast, and feature-rich PDF viewer that allows you to open, view, and print any PDF file. In addition, unlike other free readers, it enables you to create PDFs, participate in a shared review, and more.

Installing Foxit Reader on an Ubuntu Linux desktop can benefit those needing a small, fast, and feature-rich PDF viewer that allows them to open, view, and print any PDF file. It also enables users to create PDFs, participate in a shared review, and more.

Compared to free PDF readers, Foxit Reader is known for being a reliable and efficient tool that offers a range of advanced features, making it a good alternative to Adobe Reader for Ubuntu users who need a trustworthy PDF reader and editor.

The software is available in 32-bit and 64-bit for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems. If your systems support 64-bit software, you should download and install that.

For more about Foxit Reader, please visit its homepage.

When you’re ready to install Foxit Reader, follow the steps below:

Download the Archived File

Foxit Reader comes in an archive file. You can download the file, extract it, and install the software. First, open the Linux terminal by pressing Ctrl — Alt — T on your keyboard. When it opens, run the commands below to change into the temporary directory.

cd /tmp

Then, run the commands below to download the software archive.

wget http://cdn01.foxitsoftware.com/pub/foxit/reader/desktop/linux/2.x/2.4/en_us/FoxitReader2.4.1.0609_Server_x64_enu_Setup.run.tar.gz

That is the 64-bit version. After downloading the archive, run the commands below to extract it.

tar -xvf FoxitReader*.tar.gz

Install Foxit Reader

After downloading and extracting the software archive, run the commands below to install it.

sudo ./FoxitReader.enu.setup.2.4.1.0609\(r08f07f8\).x64.run

That should open the installation wizard, accept the default installation path and license terms, and continue.

After a brief moment, Foxit Reader should be installed and ready to use.

After installing the software, open the Activities Overview and search for Foxit Reader. Then, select and launch the program.

That’s it! This one installs Foxit Reader on Ubuntu desktops.

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12 responses to “How to Install Foxit Reader on Ubuntu Linux Desktop”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Easy to follow instructions, thank you!

    1. Pingri Avatar
      Pingri

      Easy to follow instructions, thank you!

    2. Pingri Avatar
      Pingri

      Easy to follow instructions, thank you!
      Thank you for your help.
      I hope good helping in the future.

  2. Imene Benyamina Avatar
    Imene Benyamina

    easy and efficient tutorial thank you

  3. Alaedine Avatar
    Alaedine

    Thanks! I was struggling with their website 🙂

  4. aman Avatar
    aman

    thanks brother,,, it really help a lot,,, thanks very much

  5. Anabel Avatar
    Anabel

    Thank you!!

  6. uamir Avatar
    uamir

    thanks

  7. ghettotube Avatar
    ghettotube

    I tried to install Foxit Reader on Ubuntu 16.04, it. I followed these instructions. However, the installation does not start and the progression is blocked at 0%.

  8. Serg Avatar
    Serg

    Thanks!

  9. Neticen Avatar
    Neticen

    Why should I install a privative software on my GNU/Linux distro if there are lots of Free/Open Source software out there for viewing PDF documents and for basic editing as well ? Foxit Co. is known to use adware and malicious component on its “free” (zero-cost) software. Always check the uncompressed software programs from Foxit with an updated anti-virus/anti-malware programs, for instance at VirusTotal.com

    1. bill z Avatar
      bill z

      good! info

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