Foxit PDF Editor Support for Older macOS Versions
Identifies the final supported version of Foxit PDF Editor and Reader for macOS 10.15 Catalina and macOS 11.x Big Sur.
Answer
Summary:
Foxit PDF Editor and Reader v2025.2.1 are the final supported versions for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and macOS 11.x (Big Sur). Starting with v2025.3.0, Foxit requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later due to dependencies in the refactored Microsoft Sensitivity Labels (AIP) Plugin.
If you attempt to install v2025.3.0 or later on Catalina or Big Sur, the installation will fail with the following error:
Foxit PDF Editor can’t be installed on this disk. macOS version 12 or later is required.
Users on Catalina or Big Sur will need to stay on v2025.2.1 or plan an OS upgrade to continue receiving updates.
Stay on V2025.2.1:
Click here to download Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2.1
Click here to download Foxit PDF Reader v2025.2.1
FAQ:
Q.Does the perpetual license version of Foxit PDF Editor still support macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and macOS 11.x (Big Sur)?
A.Yes, the latest perpetual license version, Foxit PDF Editor v14.0.2, continues to support macOS 10.15 and macOS 11.x. This limitation only affects subscription license users starting from v2025.3.0.