{"id":71402,"date":"2026-02-17T09:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/?p=71402"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:07:03","slug":"foxit-perpetual-license-end-of-active-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/lu\/foxit-perpetual-license-end-of-active-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Foxit Perpetual License: End of Active Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Foxit is <strong>discontinuing active development<\/strong> of its <strong>Perpetual License<\/strong> product line. While existing perpetual customers will <strong>still receive security and bug\u2011fix updates<\/strong>, Foxit will <strong>no longer add new features or functional enhancements to perpetual versions<\/strong> going forward. This aligns with the company\u2019s updated <strong>N\u20111 Support Policy<\/strong> for perpetual versions, effective <strong>August 13, 2025<\/strong>. These changes <strong>affect all organizations<\/strong> using <strong>Foxit PDF Editor<\/strong> or <strong>related Foxit PDF tools<\/strong> under <strong>perpetual<\/strong> licensing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-71403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License-800x385.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License-800x385.png 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License-500x240.png 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License-150x72.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-Perpetual-License.png 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Summary (TL;DR)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Foxit is <strong>ending feature development<\/strong> for <strong>all Perpetual License<\/strong> products. Existing perpetual versions will continue to receive <strong>security patches and bug fixes only<\/strong> (limited to supported versions).<\/li>\n<li>Foxit has moved to an <strong>N\u20111 support policy<\/strong>: only the current major version (v14) and the previous version (v13) receive support. Older versions (v12, v11 and below) are <strong>out of support<\/strong> and receive no patches.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Foxit Subscription replaces perpetual development<\/strong> and <strong>includes full offline usage<\/strong>, <strong>terminal\u2011server compatibility<\/strong>, all <strong>new features<\/strong>, and <strong>continuous updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Organizations using perpetual licenses should plan for a <strong>transition strategy<\/strong> to avoid unsupported environments and feature stagnation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What has changed?<\/h2>\n<h3>1. No new features for Perpetual Licenses<\/h3>\n<p>Foxit is discontinuing active development for perpetual versions. Organizations using perpetual licenses will see <strong>no functional enhancements<\/strong> going forward. Only security updates and fixes will continue (for supported versions).<\/p>\n<h3>2. New N\u20111 Support Policy<\/h3>\n<p>Effective <strong>August 13, 2025<\/strong>, Foxit now supports only:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>N (current version): v14<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>N\u20111 (previous version): v13<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Versions <strong>v12, v11 and below<\/strong> no longer receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>security patches<\/li>\n<li>bug fixes<\/li>\n<li>technical support<\/li>\n<li>troubleshooting or assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71411 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2026\/02\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2026-02-17-Update-Foxit-PDF-Editor-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Upgrade requirements<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your version and Maintenance &amp; Support (M&amp;S) entitlement, upgrading may require:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <strong>free upgrade<\/strong> to v13 or v14 (if you had an active M&amp;S before January 1, 2025), or<\/li>\n<li>purchasing an <strong>upgrade license<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li>purchasing a <strong>new license<\/strong> &#8211; if you are far behind (v11 \/ v12 without active M&amp;S).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Legacy versions continue working, but <strong>security and compatibility risks increase<\/strong> over time.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Understand the implications<\/h3>\n<p>Older perpetual versions still work, but:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security risks<\/strong> increase over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility<\/strong> with new OS releases becomes uncertain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No patches, bug fixes, or support<\/strong> are available for <strong>v12\/v11 or older<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Foxit Subscription: The Future Product Path<\/h2>\n<p>Foxit is positioning its subscription model as the long\u2011term standard. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full offline usage<\/strong>, including terminal\u2011server environments<\/li>\n<li><strong>All updates and new features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Security patches &amp; maintenance included<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower price point<\/strong> than major competitors\u2019 PDF subscriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>subscription<\/strong> is <strong>recommended<\/strong> if you need <strong>continuous feature development<\/strong>, <strong>modern PDF capabilities<\/strong>, and <strong>long\u2011term security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Background: Change in Foxit&#8217;s long\u2011term product direction<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For many years<\/strong>, Foxit <strong>highlighted<\/strong> that it <strong>continued to offer perpetual licenses while Adobe moved fully to subscription<\/strong>. The decision to stop feature development for perpetual versions therefore marks a <strong>noticeable shift in Foxit&#8217;s product strategy<\/strong> &#8211; even though <strong>perpetual licenses<\/strong> remain available for existing customers with <strong>security updates only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What should I do now?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check your Foxit version<\/strong> (v14 &amp; v13 are supported; v12 and below are not).<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you\u2019re on an unsupported version<\/strong>, plan an <strong>upgrade<\/strong> or replacement to avoid security risks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review upcoming renewals<\/strong>, as perpetual licenses will no longer include new features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide whether missing new features could impact your team<\/strong>, especially around OS compatibility, security requirements, or daily workflows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider switching to the Foxit Subscription<\/strong> if you need ongoing improvements, new features, or long\u2011term support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>More information<\/h2>\n<p>Perpetual Maintenance &amp; Support Policy (M&amp;S) \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions: <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.foxit.com\/s\/articles\/Maintenance-Support-M-S-FAQ\">https:\/\/kb.foxit.com\/s\/articles\/Maintenance-Support-M-S-FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Foxit\u2019s Perpetual License Support Policy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxit.com\/blog\/foxits-perpetual-license-support-policy-what-you-need-to-know\/\">https:\/\/www.foxit.com\/blog\/foxits-perpetual-license-support-policy-what-you-need-to-know\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Need help with optimizing your Foxit licensing?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-56205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2025\/03\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2025-03-11-Graphics-Office-People-7804-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT supports you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>migration planning from perpetual to subscription<\/li>\n<li>version assessment and upgrade eligibility<\/li>\n<li>cost and licensing optimization<\/li>\n<li>procurement under the best commercial conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/contact\/\"><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/a><strong> with our Foxit experts for tailored advice and renewal planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foxit is discontinuing active development of its Perpetual License product line. While existing perpetual customers will still receive security and bug\u2011fix updates, Foxit will no longer add new features or functional enhancements to perpetual versions going forward. This aligns with the company\u2019s updated N\u20111 Support Policy for perpetual versions, effective August 13, 2025. 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