It includes a virtual PDF printer, allowing you to generate PDFs from any application with a print function. Accessibility: This version features JAWS (Job Access With Speech)

Unlike the free version of Adobe Reader, Foxit Reader 9.4 includes basic functionality. You can scan a paper document, open it in Foxit, and convert the image text into selectable, searchable text. (Note: The full OCR engine is time-limited in the free reader, prompting an upgrade to Foxit PhantomPDF for unlimited use).

Unlike the clunky menus of older PDF readers, the Ribbon UI in 9.4 allows for intuitive navigation.

Long before e-signing became mandatory, Foxit 9.4 offered a robust digital signature workflow.

Foxit Reader 9.4, released in early 2019, is a legacy version of the popular PDF software now known as Foxit PDF Reader

| Feature | Foxit Reader 9.4 (Free) | PhantomPDF 9.4 (Paid) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | View & Print | Yes | Yes | | Annotate & Comment | Yes | Yes | | Fill Forms | Yes | Yes | | Create PDFs (from Word) | No | Yes | | Edit PDF Text | No | Yes | | Export to Excel/Word | No | Yes | | Batch Processing | No | Yes |

In an era of automatic updates, why would anyone install in 2025?

Does not include advanced features like built-in e-signatures. Security Warning Using version 9.4 is generally not recommended