Foxit Launches PDF Editor v2025.2 with Industry-First MCP Host to Enable Agentic AI

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxit, a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase productivity and do more with documents, today announced the release of Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2. This release is a landmark update that now offers real-time communication with multiple external platforms such as Gmail, Salesforce, and Jira through its new MCP Host capability. This integration allows users to perform actions directly on their documents within the PDF Editor in a multi-step, agentic workflow.

Imagine extracting relevant text in the PDF document to create a Jira ticket, send emails via Gmail, or update Salesforce records without ever leaving your PDF. MCP's standardized communication allows the AI agent to maintain context and seamlessly transition between these different tools and steps. By eliminating the need to switch between applications and manually enter data, Foxit streamlines document-centric workflows, leading to smarter, faster productivity.  

"Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2 sets a new industry benchmark for intelligent document workflows," said Nake Sekander, a Vice President of Product at Foxit. With the release of our MCP, we are leading the market in connecting PDF documents to a world of new systems – securely and without friction. MCP unlocks a world of capabilities. It streamlines and optimizes every document workflow, enabling teams to move faster by staying connected to the tools they use the most."

Real-World Use Cases Driving Productivity with MCP Host

Foxit's MCP Host integration powers intelligent workflows across industries by connecting PDFs to the tools professionals use every day. Now available in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor Desktop as part of the AI Assistant, MCP Hosting enables direct actions from documents, like sending emails, creating tasks, or updating records. Supported integrations include Gmail, Salesforce, Canva, Jira, HubSpot, Box, Autodesk Revit, and many more. Learn about setting up integrations on Foxit's official website at https://www.foxit.com/ai/mcp.

• Product Management & Engineering: Product Managers can review technical specifications in Foxit PDF Editor and instantly generate Jira tickets for missing details, including direct links to specific document sections—eliminating manual copy-paste and context switching.
• Legal Teams: Legal teams processing NDAs can automatically detect missing signatures or dates, and trigger MCP integrations to send follow-up emails directly from the Editor via Gmail MCP Servers, reducing legal risk and turnaround time.
• Sales Operations: Sales professionals reviewing purchase agreements in PDF format can extract key financial figures and update Salesforce opportunities on the fly, all without leaving Foxit PDF Editor.

Alongside MCP Host capabilities, PDF Editor v2025.2 expands Foxit's AI Assistant with two powerful audio-first tools designed to help users retain and absorb information, on the go or at their desk.

• Read Summary: Generates and reads aloud a concise, AI-crafted summary of the document, allowing users to grasp key points instantly without reading every page.
• Smart Podcast: Converts dense or technical PDFs into engaging two-person podcast-style conversations, helping users process content through human-like dialogue.

Foxit PDF Editor v2025.2, which introduces MCP Hosting and expanded Intelligent Read capabilities, is available now across Windows and Mac desktop applications. To take advantage of the latest AI-powered updates, update your PDF Editor today.

About Foxit
Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents. Foxit delivers easy-to-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services that allow users to create, edit, fill, and sign documents through its integrated PDF Editor and eSign offerings. Foxit enables software developers to incorporate innovative PDF technology into their applications via powerful, multi-platform Software Developer Kits (SDK).

Foxit has sold to over 640,000 customers, ranging from SMBs to global enterprises, located in more than 200 countries. The company has offices worldwide, including locations in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. For more information, please visit https://foxit.com.

SOURCE Foxit