Activation Policy for Foxit PDF Editor, Editor+, and Editor Perpetual
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Subscription Activation Policy (Foxit Editor and Editor+)
- 2 Devices Total
Each subscription can be activated on up to two devices simultaneously.
No operating system restriction — Windows, macOS, or a combination. - Mobile and Cloud Activations
These are allowed and are not counted toward the two-device limit. - The PDF Editor and PDF Editor+ plans include Mobile access with the same device limit as the standalone Mobile subscription—3 devices total (combined Android + iOS, not exceeding 3).
Multiple Device Usage
To use the software on more than two computers simultaneously, you must purchase additional subscriptions.
Perpetual License Activation Policy (Foxit Editor )
Default Activation Limit
- 1 Device Total per License
Each perpetual license can be activated on only one device at a time.
Operating system restriction applies — the license is tied to the OS version it is purchased for (e.g., Windows or macOS).
Multiple Device Usage
To use the software on more than one device simultaneously , you must purchase one license per device.
Device Transfer
You may deactivate the license on the current device and reactivate it on a new one, but only one active installation is allowed at any time.
Perpetual
How to deactivate perpetual license from previous installation and activate on new device?
Subscription
How to remove and recover subscription
License Summary Table
| License Type | Activation Limit | OS Restriction | Mobile/Cloud Activations | Device Switching | Multi-Device Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | 2 devices | No | Allowed (not counted) | Yes | 2+ Requires more subscriptions |
| Perpetual | 1 device | Yes | Not applicable | Yes | Requires more licenses |