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Foxit PDF Editor

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Foxit PDF Editor is a comprehensive tool for viewing, creating, editing, managing, and securing PDF files on both Windows and Mac. Available to all EdUHK staff and students, the licence agreement allows each user to access the software on up to two devices concurrently. .

Disclaimer: The provision of Foxit PDF Editor is subject to the licence agreement between the University and service provider, and may be changed without prior notice.

Note

Updates for Foxit PDF Editor are released from time to time. Please ensure you have the latest version installed by clicking the “Update” button on the top right corner.

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Foxit Account Activation

Staff and students can install and use the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor on their devices after activating their Foxit accounts. Please refer to the installation guides below and activate your account here (external site, opens in new tab) with your EdUHK network account and password.

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Installation Guides

Step by step

Managing Your Foxit Editor Licenses

Each user may activate Foxit PDF Editor on up to two devices concurrently. If you attempt to activate the software on a third computer, you will receive a notification that your license limit has been reached. You can manage your licences or deactivate Foxit PDF Editor on devices you no longer use. Please refer to the steps below.

  1. Click "OK" to close the 'maximum number of activations' popup alert.

     
    Managing Your Foxit Editor Licenses
  2. Click the "X" button next to a device you no longer use and close the window.

     
    Activating on more than 2 concurrent devices
  3. Click "Sign In", the application will be activated and ready for use on the new device.

     
    Activating on more than 2 concurrent devices

Resources for users

Note: The University’s service agreement with PDF-XChange Pro has ended. Users are recommended to uninstall PDF-XChange Pro for security reasons. Please see www.eduhk.hk/ocio/content/faq-how-uninstall-pdf-xchange-pro-windows-based-pc for the instructions.

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