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To enable the 'Foxit PDF Filter' for search indexing, you need to install the Foxit PDF iFilter plugin.
To download and install the plugin, please follow these steps:
- Visit our add-ons webpage at: https://www.foxit.com/pdf-editor/addons.html.
- Once on the webpage, navigate to the 'Foxit PDF Editor for Windows' tab.
- Look for the Foxit PDF iFilter plugin and click on the 'Download' button to download the MSI package.
- After the download is complete, locate the MSI package in your computer's download folder and double click it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Following the successful installation of your Foxit PDF iFilter plugin, you need to reinstate the Foxit PDF Filter Indexing. Please follow the steps outlined below:
- Open the Control Panel on your computer.
- Navigate to and click on "Indexing Options".
- In the Indexing Options window, click on the "Advanced" button.
- A new window will open. Proceed to the "File Types" tab.
- Scroll through the File Types list and find "PDF". Ensure that the "PDF" extension is checked and that "Foxit PDF Filter" is selected in the filter description field.
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
After these steps, the system will rebuild the index using the Foxit PDF iFilter. This could take some time depending on the number of files. Once completed, you should be able to effectively search text within PDF files.
Important Notice: Foxit PDF iFilter End-of-Life Announcement
- End-of-Sales (EOS): August 11, 2025
After this date, Foxit PDF iFilter will no longer be available for purchase. Customers with valid licenses may continue using the software as-is. - End-of-Life (EOL): July 14, 2026
After this date, Foxit will discontinue all support for the product. Licensed users may continue using the software, but no updates or assistance will be provided.