Foxit Redefines Document Productivity with AI-Driven Ribbon Tab in PDF Editor

Integration Signals Shift From AI Being Hidden Or Secondary Feature to Becoming A Core Part of the User Interface and User Workflow

FREMONT, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxit, a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, today announced a significant upgrade to its AI Assistant within Foxit PDF Editor. The enhanced AI Assistant includes powerful features such as chat with image, multiple document analysis, automatic bookmarking, and additional read-aloud options. A new tab in the ribbon toolbar also provides users with streamlined access to the powerful suite of AI-driven tools designed to simplify and supercharge document management workflows.

The dedicated ribbon tab refers to a specific, clearly labeled section within the top toolbar (aka the "ribbon") of the Foxit PDF Editor interface that is solely focused on AI tools. Think of the ribbon as the strip of tabs at the top of applications like Microsoft Word or Excel – where you see tabs like "Home," "Insert," "Review," etc. A dedicated ribbon tab means Foxit has created a new, standalone tab specifically for its AI Assistant, placing AI-related tools – like AI Chat, Document Translation, and AI Bookmark – in one easily accessible spot. This kind of integration signals a shift from AI being a hidden or secondary feature to becoming a core part of the user interface and user workflow.

What's New in Foxit's AI Assistant:

• AI Chat Enhancements
  • Chat with Images - Users can now upload images to extract the text in the image, translate the text, or even describe the image. 
• Analyze & Compare Multiple Documents 
  • Easily extract key details and compare content across multiple PDFs simultaneously.
• AI Bookmark
  • Automatically generate bookmarks based on document structure or specific page ranges, making navigation and organization easier than ever.
• Intelligent Read
  • Documents can now be read aloud with improved voice options, enabling hands-free review and improved accessibility.

"This isn't just an enhancement – it's a redefinition of what users should expect from document software," said Evan Reiss, VP, Head of Marketing, Foxit. "By putting advanced AI capabilities front and center with a dedicated tab, we're signaling the next era of human-AI collaboration. While others are still bolting on AI features, Foxit is architecting an AI-first user experience  – setting a new pace for the industry and pushing the boundaries of how people interact with content."

To learn more about Foxit AI Assistant, please visit: https://www.foxit.com/ai-pdf/.

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 their 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