How to Download and Install Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PhantomPDF from Dell

Summary: This article discusses how to download and install Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) that is sold on Dell computers.

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Instructions

Affected Product:

International:

  • Foxit PDF Editor
  • Foxit PDF Editor Pro
  • Foxit PhantomPDF
  • Foxit PhantomPDF Pro

US Only:

  • Foxit PDF Editor with AI Assistant
  • Foxit PDF Editor Pro with AI Assistant

What is Foxit PDF Editor?

Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Editor Pro allows you to create, review, edit, manage, share, and secure PDF documents. Foxit PDF Editor can be purchased when ordering a new Dell Windows computer.

How do I download Foxit PDF Editor?

Note: Before downloading and installing Foxit PDF Editor, you must log in to Windows with an account with administrator privileges.

Using Dell Optimizer (All Dell products except Alienware):

Use the Purchased Apps module in Dell Optimizer to download Foxit PDF Editor.

For more details:

Using Dell Digital Delivery (Alienware products):

For more details:

Installing and Activating Foxit PDF Editor via Dell Digital Delivery
  1. Open Dell Digital Delivery
    • Go to the Windows Start Menu, locate Dell Digital Delivery, and click to open it.
      Note: If Dell Digital Delivery is missing, refer to: How to Download and Install Dell Digital Delivery
      The Dell Digital Delivery icon may vary depending on the version installed.
  2. Download Foxit PDF Editor
    • In Dell Digital Delivery, click the Available tab.
    • Find Foxit PDF Editor or Foxit PDF Editor Pro, then click Download.
      Note: If Foxit PDF Editor is not listed, it may be due to connectivity issues or the software not being linked to your Dell account.
  3. Installation
    • Dell Digital Delivery will automatically download and install the software.
  4. Launch and Activate
    • Once installed, double-click the Foxit PDF Editor desktop shortcut to launch the application.
    • On launch, Confirm the Perpetual License number and click Activate.
    • Enter the user’s name, then click Activate.
    • After activation, click OK.
  5. Configure Default PDF Viewer
    • Choose whether to set Foxit PDF Editor as your default PDF viewer.
  6. Update
    • Foxit will automatically download and install the latest updates after configuration.

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series , G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250 ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000191688
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2025
Version:  18
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