How to fax from a computer

Any Windows PC, Mac or Chromebook can send a fax through a web browser. You don't need a fax modem, a phone line or special software.

Steps

  1. Start a free trial (approve with PayPal, cancel before it ends) or sign in.
  2. Click Send a fax.
  3. Type the fax number and choose your file.
  4. Add a cover sheet if you want one.
  5. Click Send and watch the status.

Edit or sign before you send

Need to fill in a form or add a signature first? Open the document in the built-in PDF editor, add text, checkboxes or your signature, then fax it from there.

Send to many people

You can save fax contacts and reuse cover sheet templates so repeat faxes take seconds.

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Questions

Do I need a fax modem?

No. Everything goes over the internet.

Can I fax a Word document?

Yes. Common office files are converted to fax pages for you. PDF gives the most predictable result.

Is there an API for developers?

Yes. See the API docs for sending faxes from your own software.

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