v2024.4.0.27683

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Release Date: December 17, 2024

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New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.4.0.27683

• New features and enhancements for AI Assistant
  • Update the GPT model to GPT-4o mini for improved intelligence and capabilities.
  • Provide more smart PDF commands.
• Allow end users to upgrade Foxit PDF Reader without requiring admin rights.
• Other enhancements to the user experience.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.4.0.27683

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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v2024.3.0.26795

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Release Date: September 26, 2024

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New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.3.0.26795

• New features and enhancements for AI Assistant
  • Smart PDF Commands – Automatically execute the associated commands in Foxit PDF Reader based on users’ inputs that indicate what tasks they want to perform.
  • Move the AI Assistant button to the end of the ribbon tabs for easy access to the feature.
  • Allow purchasing additional quotas to use the AI features after consuming all the free quota.
  • Provide automatic document analysis and enhancements in document translation.
  • Add buttons for customer feedback on AI responses and provide optimizations such as faster loading speed, improved accuracy of AI responses, and the adjustable width of the AI Assistant panel.
• Support HKSCS (Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set) coded in ISO 10646.
• Provide settings for more security control when opening non-PDF attachments.
• Other enhancements to the user experience.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.3.0.26795

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2024.3.0.26795
• Update mailingListUrl to new Foxit Community forum
• Improve update script to ignore older software versions being erroneously served by Foxit Software

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v2024.2.3.25184

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Release Date: August 9, 2024

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Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.3.25184

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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v2024.2.2.25170

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Release Date: May 24, 2024

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Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.2.25170

• Addressed a potential issue where the application could be exposed to hidden dangers lurking in common tools when opening certain PDFs that include the Launch File action, which attackers could exploit to deceive users into executing harmful commands. This appears in the security warning dialog box as it shows “OK” as the default selected option, which may cause users to habitually click “OK” without understanding the potential risks involved.
• Fixed other security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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v2024.2.1.25153

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Release Date: May 17, 2024
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Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.1.25153

• Fixed some stability issues.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2024.2.1.25153
• Updated package summary
• Updated package description to reflect new feature (AI Assistant)

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v2024.2.0.25138

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Release Date: April 28, 2024
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Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.0.25138

• Some enhancements to the user experience.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.2.0.25138

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2024.2.0.25138
• Update package icon to reflect software icon change

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v2024.1.0.23997

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Release Date: March 5, 2024
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New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.1.0.23997

• Enhanced integration with ChatGPT to make end users more productive
• Document Translation – Automatically translate entire documents into the desired target language, offering you seamless and efficient translation of your documents with just a few clicks.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2024.1.0.23997

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2024.1.0.23997
• Remove choco protocol link from description, as it is no longer maintained

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v2023.3.0.23028

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Version 2023.3.0.23028
Release Date: November 22, 2023

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New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3.0.23028

• Enhanced integration with ChatGPT to make end users more productive
  • Content Translation - Translating selected text into corresponding languages. Maximum 2000 characters per prompt, 50 prompts for free per user per day.
  • Document Q & A - Have a conversation with PDF and answer user questions based on PDF content. This service is free up to 50 prompts/questions per user per day.
  • Content Explanation - AI-powered feature that provides concise explanations and definitions for selected text.
  • Spelling and Grammar Correction - AI-powered feature that automatically detects and corrects spelling and grammar errors in your content.
  • More options are added to the existing AI features to help users better interact with the AI Assistant. Users can now specify tones (Formal, Professional, Funny, etc.) for text rewriting.
• Foxit AI Chatbot
  AI-powered customer support tool that utilizes natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to understand user queries and respond with answers. This is particularly useful for assisting users in using a specific function or performing certain tasks in Foxit PDF Reader by providing step-by-step instructions based on Foxit resources, such as Foxit Knowledge Base.
• Simplified eSign workflow (available in Foxit eSign Pro and Enterprise)
  • Maximize your document signing process by utilizing the bulk sending option to send a document to thousands of users simultaneously in just a few clicks.
  • Simplify the sending process by generating an online form from an existing template and distributing the online form via a link to users, allowing users to sign on any device connected to the internet.
  • Customize document branding by changing colors and adding logos to ensure and maintain your company’s brand continuity.
• Enhanced protection with sensitivity labels using Microsoft Azure Information Protection (MSI package only)
  • Support User Defined Permissions (UDP) Labels to let users assign permissions when they apply the sensitivity labels to PDF files, granting users the desired flexibility within the scope of organization’s security policies to improve the productivity.
  • Organization administrator can configure Default Labeling and Mandatory Labeling policies to apply a default label pre-set by the administrator or require users to add a sensitivity label when saving PDF files.
• Enhancements in PDF reviewing and commenting
  • Make or reply to comments on PDF files shared by Foxit PDF Editor in real time.
  • Rotate comments added by the Typewriter, Textbox, and Callout tools at any angle.
  • Optimize the display of floating toolbar for comments to improve the user experience.
• View, navigate, measure, and comment on 3D content in glTF (GL Transmission Format) format in PDF documents.
• Sign and verify digital signatures using the new Hash algorithms in compliance with ISO/TS 32001 and ISO/TS 32002.
• Improve the accessibility features associated with keyboard shortcuts, button identifiers, and object focus to deliver a better user experience.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3.0.23028

• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2023.3.0.23028
• Minor update script housekeeping

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v2023.2.0.2140800

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• Update installer checksum for v2023.2.0.21408 (#4)
• Update script improvements
  • Add support for forcing a package update (using the optional -Force switch)
  • Check the ETag header value during update queries to better detect silent installer updates

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v2023.2.0.21408

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Version 2023.2.0.21408
Release Date: September 12, 2023

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New Features and Improvements in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2.0.21408

• Integration with ChatGPT to make end users more productive
  • Document Summaries - The OpenAI Summary service uses artificial intelligence to generate a concise and accurate summary of a given text input. It analyzes the content of the text and identifies the most important information to include in the summary, using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms.
  • Document Re-write - The OpenAI rewrite service uses machine learning to automatically paraphrase or rewrite text while maintaining its original meaning. This service is designed to help users generate new content from existing text, such as for content marketing, SEO, or simply to improve the clarity and readability of writing. This service is free up to 100 pages per user per month.
  • AI Chatbot– The OpenAI chatbot service uses natural language processing (NLP) to provide users with detailed responses to their questions in real-time. This service is free up to 50 prompts/questions per user per day.
• Customizable skin and the refreshed look of the title bar
  • Support the customization of the skin color to suit your preferences.
  • Thicken the title bar (sits at the top of the window) and adjust the positions of the items (such as the Search box and File Name) displayed on it, to provide a familiar and intuitive user interface similar to the style of Microsoft 365.
• Improve the Fill & Sign feature by allowing customizing the color of drawn/typed signatures and symbols (i.e., checkmarks/cross marks/dots).
• Bookmark enhancements
  • Search for bookmarks in PDFs using keywords to quickly find and navigate to the specific section.
  • Set the default zoom level for pages when creating bookmarks in PDFs.
  • Set and modify the appearances and actions of bookmarks in batch.
  • Provide the “Level Up” and “Level Down” options to move bookmarks one level up or down exactly, to avoid the clumsy manual dragging.
• Easier work with comments
  • Paste a comment at the same position on a different page as it is originally cut or copied from.
  • Add more options in the Commenting preferences and optimize the display scheme for the floating toolbar and pop-up note, to help users work easier with comments.
  • Rotate comments added by the Drawing tools at any angle.
• Measure the area of circular objects in PDF files.
• Use Microsoft Edge WebView2 to better display embedded web pages in the application.

Issues Addressed in Foxit PDF Reader 2023.2.0.21408

• Fixed an issue where the uploading of the .admx and .adml files on Intune failed.
• Fixed an issue where the application crash could occur when opening a digitally signed document from File Explorer with a PDF already open in the application.
• Fixed an issue where opening a certain file encrypted by File Open would result in an error prompt.
• Fixed an issue where the filled-in text was compressed and justified left when users filled in form fields in a certain PDF.
• Fixed some security and stability issues. Click here for details.

Full Changelog: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html

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• Update to 2023.2.0.21408
• Fix Package Notes tag replacement during updates, to ensure linked install_script.iss file is in-sync with the current version

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