How to Fax an Image?

Fax a picture or image from email, computer, or phone.

To fax an image, attach your JPG, JPEG, PNG or TIFF file in Fax.Plus, enter the recipient’s fax number, and send. Use the web or mobile app without a fax machine. Email to Fax is available on paid plans.

Send an Image by Fax in 3 steps

Attach your image, send it to the correct fax number, and check the transmission result.

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Add Recipient Fax Number

Enter the recipient’s fax number in Fax.Plus.

Go to the Send Fax section and enter the recipient’s fax number in the To field, including the country and area codes. Check the number before sending. You can send fax online to multiple fax numbers at once.

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Attach Image Files

Attach image files to a fax in Fax.Plus.

Use Add File to attach the pictures you want to fax, in JPG, JPEG, PNG or TIFF format. Check that each image is complete and readable. Add an optional cover sheet if your recipient requires one.

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Send Fax

Send the fax from Fax.Plus.

Send your efax and wait for the final transmission status. Check the result in your Fax.Plus account before treating the image as delivered. Email and mobile notifications depend on your notification settings.

Prepare your image before faxing

Supported formats

Fax JPG or JPEG photos, PNG screenshots, and TIFF scans directly with Fax.Plus. There is no need to print your image or convert it to PDF. Check that you choose the file your recipient needs.

Readable pictures

Use a clear image with every required detail visible. Keep paper flat, use good lighting, and avoid shadows. Crop unwanted edges and retake blurry photos. Check that key details remain clear in black and white.

Quality and speed

Consider High Definition (HD) for detailed images, available on paid plans. It can increase transmission time and page consumption. The received resolution still depends on the recipient’s fax device.
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Fax Image from Any Device

Choose the route that matches where your image is stored: your computer, phone, email attachment, or Google Drive. Use the same Fax.Plus account across the web and mobile apps. Email to Fax requires a paid plan.

How to Fax an Image from Computer?

Use the Fax.Plus web app to fax a saved image from your PC or Mac. You need the image file, an internet connection, and the recipient’s fax number.

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Open the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard and enter your recipient's fax number, including the country and area codes.
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Use Add File to select your JPG, JPEG, PNG or TIFF image. Review the pages and add an optional cover sheet if needed.
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Click Send to submit the fax. Wait for the final transmission status and check that it was successful.

Fax a Picture on the Go

Fax a picture saved on your phone, or use the camera to capture a paper page. Choose a clear image that includes all the information your recipient needs.

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Download the Fax.Plus mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Sign in to your existing account or create a new one. Complete mobile-number verification if you want to use the one-time free sending allowance.
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Navigate to Send Fax and enter the recipient's fax number, including the country and area codes.
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Attach the image from your phone’s storage or photo gallery, or scan a paper page with the camera. Review it and include a cover sheet if required.
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Tap Send to submit your fax. Check the final transmission status in your account; enable notifications if you want delivery updates.
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Can you fax an Image from Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo?


You can fax an image attachment using Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo or another email service. Use a paid Fax.Plus plan, enable Email to Fax, and send from the email address linked to your account.

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Check that Email to Fax is enabled, your account has enough credits, and you are using the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.
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Compose an email. In the To field, enter the destination fax number, including country and area codes, followed by @fax.plus.
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Attach your JPG, JPEG, PNG or TIFF image files. Check their order and readability before sending.
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Click Send to submit the fax. Wait for the delivery-status email to learn whether transmission was successful.
Example recipient address: +16692001010@fax.plus.

How to Fax a Picture from Drive?

Use the Fax.Plus add-on to send a stored image from Google Drive. Install the add-on from Google Workspace Marketplace if it is not already available.

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Find the image you want to fax in Google Drive and right-click it.
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Hover over Open With and select Fax.Plus. If it is missing, install the Fax.Plus add-on from Google Workspace Marketplace.
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Sign in to your Fax.Plus account and review the permissions requested by the add-on before granting access.
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Enter the recipient's fax number and click Send Fax. Wait for the transmission result before treating the image as delivered.

Why Fax.Plus

Send your image from the tools you already use.

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Encrypted storage

Your stored files are encrypted with AES-256 and unique keys per user.
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Destination reach

Send images to supported fax numbers, using the full destination number.

Flexible devices

Use online fax on your computer or phone with the same Fax.Plus account.
Paid email sending

Fax images via email

Attach image files to an email sent from the address linked to your Fax.Plus account. Email to Fax requires a paid plan and an enabled setting. Use the full destination fax number followed by @fax.plus.
Stored-file protection

Encrypt stored files

Stored files are encrypted at rest with 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and unique encryption keys per user. Protect access to your account and check that the destination belongs to your recipient.
A number for incoming faxes

Receive faxes online

If you also need to receive documents, a paid plan provides a dedicated fax number. Manage incoming faxes in your account alongside sent images. Receiving is a separate service from the one-time free sending allowance.
No machine or phone line

Skip faxing hardware

Send an image without printing it, buying a fax machine, or installing a dedicated phone line. Use your internet connection and device. Choose a plan or sending allowance that matches your needs and destination.
Shared access for teams

Manage team accounts

Fax.Plus Enterprise supports multiple fax numbers and centralized user administration for teams with regular fax traffic. Assign access to people who need it and manage fax activity from the admin tools.
Web and mobile access

Fax from your device

Open the web app on your computer or use the mobile app on iOS or Android. Attach the image where it is stored, review the complete pages, and send. Access your account to check the final transmission result.

FAQs

How to fax images without printing?

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You can send an accepted image file digitally through Fax.Plus. The recipient can receive it on a fax machine or through their fax service. You do not need to print your picture or have a physical fax machine yourself.

Can I fax an image for free?

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Fax.Plus offers a one-time allowance of 10 free sending pages after mobile-number verification through the web or mobile app. The allowance does not renew monthly and does not include receiving. Destination and transmission duration can affect page consumption. Some destinations require a paid plan, even if free pages remain. Email to Fax requires a paid plan.

Can you text a picture to a fax number?

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A regular SMS or MMS message does not send your picture as a fax. Save the image to your phone, then attach it in the Fax.Plus app and send it to the recipient’s fax number. A mobile fax app sends a fax transmission rather than a text message.

Can I fax a color image?

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You can upload a color image, but faxes sent to numbers outside Fax.Plus are transmitted in black and white. Color is supported when both sender and recipient use Fax.Plus. If color carries essential information, check the recipient’s requirements and whether fax is suitable for that image.

Can I fax multiple images at once?

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Yes. Attach the images to the same fax and review the page order before sending. Check that each image is complete and readable. Add a cover sheet if your recipient requires one. Sending limits and page consumption depend on your plan and destination.

Is Fax.Plus HIPAA compliant?

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Organizations that need HIPAA-compliant faxing must use an appropriately configured Fax.Plus Enterprise account with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). A free account is not a HIPAA-compliant option for a covered entity sending protected health information. Confirm your organization’s requirements before sending medical images.

Why does faxing take longer for images?

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Detailed images can take longer to transmit than simple text pages. High Definition (HD) mode can also increase transmission time and page consumption. The receiving fax device and connection affect the result. Wait for the final status instead of assuming that pressing Send completes delivery.

What are common errors when faxing images?

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Check that the file is supported and that all required details are readable. If the image is blurry, retake or rescan it before sending. For a failed transmission, check the final status and recipient number. A busy or unavailable receiving line can prevent delivery even when the image file is correct.

More ways to prepare and fax your images

Explore phone-specific steps, prepare supporting documents, or check file limits and fax quality before sending your images.

Fax your image online.

Attach your JPG, PNG or TIFF image, enter the recipient’s fax number, and check the result. Send from your computer or phone without printing.

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