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What document formats does Foxit eSign support?
Foxit eSign supports a wide range of document formats to make it easy for users to upload and send files for signing. Below are the supported file types and upload guidelines.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseAccount & Licensing
What features are not free in the Enterprise Foxit PDF Reader and how to get license for activating those fee-based features
Foxit offers both of non-enterprise Foxit PDF Reader and Enterprise Foxit PDF Reader. All features in non-enterprise Foxit PDF Reader are free for non-commercial use. Enterprise Foxit PDF Reader is developed on the basis of non-enterprise Foxit PDF Reader , but it extends the usability and performance Enterprise Foxit PDF Reader provides advanced tools equipped with proactive security features, and is fully featured with solutions such as RMS Protection, GPO Control, XML Control, and other PDF v
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What field mappings are currently supported?
Admin Guide 1: Intro to Connectors, Purchasing and Licenses, and User Permissions
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseAccount & Licensing
What happens if a subscribed user doesn't renew their subscription and they exceed the 1GB storage space limit for free users?
If the storage space limit is exceeded, users will not be able to upload new documents until they free up enough space.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Foxit PDF IFilter?
Foxit PDF IFilter is an application designed to help users index a large amount of PDF documents and then quickly find text within these documents. It acts as a plug-in for full-text search engines that scans documents for text and properties (also called attributes), extracts text from documents, filters out formatting and retaining information about text position, and extracts properties of an entire document.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Foxit Sign?
Foxit eSign, is a cloud-based, enterprise-class e-signature service that lets you replace paper and ink signature processes with fully automated electronic signature workflows. With it, you can easily send, sign, track, and manage signature processes using a browser or mobile device.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseAccount & Licensing
What is My Activation Type?
There are several methods available to activate Foxit PDF Editor.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Pressure-sensitive input feature in Foxit PDF Editor and how to use it?
To use pressure-sensitive input with Foxit PDF Editor, users must install Wacom drivers from here if they have not.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Protected View?
To protect your computer from files originating from the Internet or other potentially unsafe locations, turn on Protected View to open these files to reduce risks. In Protected View, files are read only and most editing actions are not allowed.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Read Mode and how can I switch to this mode?
In Read Mode, the PDF will be displayed in a way that hides much of the interface, including the navigation pane, toolbar, and status bar, to maximize the document display area. To switch to the the Read Mode, go to VIEW menu > click Read Mode. You can press the shortcut key "Ctrl + H" on the keyboard. In Read Mode, you can press Ctrl+Tab to switch between different documents. Hit Esc to exist the Read Mode.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Shell Extension component in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader?
Shell Extension component within Foxit PDF Editor/Reader enables you to see a preview of the current PDF view, thumbnails of PDF files in windows File Explorer and preview a PDF attachment in Microsoft Outlook 2007 above.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source - Foxit Knowledge BaseHow-to
What is Version Control?
Version control is a feature Foxit eSign offers through the Edit and Sign Permission. The permission is given to a person who will be reviewing a document before it is considered fully executed. With the Edit and Sign Permission, the recipient will remove any current signature on the document, edit other recipients' values in the fields, and send a new version of the document for signature to all recipients.
Updated Oct 8, 2025View source