Foxit Redefines Web-Based Document Workflows with PDF SDK for Web v11

New Release Sets Industry Benchmark with Modular Architecture, AI-Ready Performance, and Browser-Native Approach — Signaling Major Shift Away from Legacy PDF Solutions

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 12, 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 general availability (GA) launch of Foxit PDF SDK for Web v11, an enhanced version of its developer toolkit, delivering significant performance, security, and user experience improvements for web-based PDF applications.

Until now, developers building browser-based PDF applications have traditionally faced challenges related to performance bottlenecks, limited form handling, cumbersome signing workflows, and inconsistent cross-browser experiences. Foxit PDF SDK for Web v11 is the first to fully overcome these limitations. With its WebAssembly-powered rendering engine, modular architecture, and deeply refactored core components, it eliminates longstanding friction points, empowering developers to build more responsive, secure, and modern document experiences.

"This release is more than just a feature update. It's a signal that the future of document technology is modular, browser-native, and built for intelligent automation," said Evan Reiss, VP, Head of Marketing, Foxit. "As organizations move away from legacy systems and toward AI-enabled, cloud-first architectures, developers need toolkits that are fast, flexible, and built for the way we work today. With PDF SDK for Web v11, Foxit is leading that shift — and raising the bar for what's expected from online PDF experiences."

Foxit PDF SDK for Web v11 Features/Benefits:

• Refactored Form Module and New Unified APIs - Developers will experience increased efficiency and flexibility, leading to faster development cycles and more robust, scalable applications. This translates to a more reliable and streamlined experience for all users interacting with forms.
• Redesigned Signature Workflow and Modular Architecture - Users can expect a more secure, intuitive, and reliable signing experience, bolstering compliance and significantly reducing friction in critical document workflows.
• PDF JavaScript Execution Migrated to Web Workers and Rebuilt in C++/WebAssembly - This foundational upgrade delivers significantly improved performance and responsiveness (up to 50%) when handling PDFs, ensuring a fluid and stable user interface even with complex documents.
• Enhanced UI Components and Compatibility - The platform now offers a superior and more consistent user experience across all devices and browsers, driven by modern, accessible, and intuitive interface components.

The launch of PDF SDK for Web v11 reflects a bigger shift happening across the industry — developers are looking for faster, smarter, and more flexible tools that are ready for AI and built for real-time web experiences. As companies move away from clunky legacy systems, Foxit is raising the bar for what web-based PDF technology can do. This release gives developers a way to build modern, cloud-first applications without being tied to desktop software. And as expectations grow, other providers still relying on outdated, heavyweight solutions will need to catch up — or risk falling behind.

Foxit PDF SDK for Web v11 is available now. To learn more, request a 30-day trial, and/or watch a demo, please visit: https://developers.foxit.com. To speak with a specialist and request a quote, please visit: https://developers.foxit.com/contact/.

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