How to Fax a PDF Document

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How to Send a PDF to a Fax Number?

Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus, upload your PDF files, and hit Send. Outgoing faxes are sent from your smartphone or computer. Follow these steps to fax a PDF easily and securely:

Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus and log in. If you are faxing a PDF from phone, get the Fax.Plus app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Go to the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard and type in the fax number of your recipient, including the country code and area code. You can send fax online to multiple fax numbers at once.

Attach your PDF document(s). Fax.Plus supports various formats like PDF, Word, Excel, images, and text files. Optionally, include a fax cover sheet.

Arrange your files in the desired order. The top file will be the first page of your fax.

Click on Send to fax instantly and get a confirmation via email or check your Fax.Plus Dashboard to verify that your fax was sent successfully.

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Fax PDF from Computer, Phone, Email and More

Easily send PDF files as faxes from virtually any platform, including web browsers, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and email services like Gmail or Outlook. You do not need a traditional fax machine: set up a free account and enjoy a streamlined, digital faxing experience from your computer or smartphone.

How to Fax a PDF from Computer?

Sending a PDF as fax from a computer is fast and straightforward. With Fax.Plus, you can securely transmit documents directly from your PC or Mac.

Open the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard and enter your recipient's fax number.

Attach the documents you want to fax, and add an optional cover page.

Click Send to instantly deliver your fax. You’ll receive an email confirmation when it's successful.

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How to Fax a PDF from Phone?

With Fax.Plus, you can easily fax a PDF from an iPhone or Android. Faxing a PDF online via your mobile phone is as simple as these four steps:

Download the Fax.Plus mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Navigate to the Send Fax section, enter the recipient's fax number.

Attach the documents you'd like to send and include a cover page if desired.

Hit Send to instantly fax your documents. You’ll receive an email confirmation when it's successful.

Can you fax a PDF from Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo?

Faxing a PDF from email is one of the most versatile ways to send documents. Fax.Plus allows you to fax directly from your inbox, whether you use Gmail, Outlook, or another email service.

Make sure you use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.

Compose an email, entering the recipient's fax number in the "To" field. Write the destination’s fax number (including country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (for example, +16692001010@fax.plus).

Attach the files you want to send as a fax.

Click on Send to instantly fax your documents. You’ll receive an email confirmation when it's successful.

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Does Adobe have a fax service?

Adobe does not offer a built-in fax service within its applications, like Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. However, you can use Adobe Acrobat to create and save documents as PDFs, which are suitable for faxing and then send them via Fax.Plus. Here is how:

Save you document as a PDF.

Open the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard and enter your recipient's fax number.

Attach the documents you want to fax, and add an optional cover page if desired.

Click Send to instantly deliver your fax. You’ll receive an email confirmation when it's successful..

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How to Fax a PDF from Drive?

Fax.Plus also integrates seamlessly with Google Drive, enabling you to fax stored files without downloading them first through the PDF to Fax functionality. Here is how:

Navigate to Google Drive and locate the document you wish to fax.

Right-click on the file, then hover over Open With and choose Fax.Plus from the options. (If Fax.Plus isn't visible, ensure you've installed the extension correctly.)

Provide the recipient's fax number, then proceed to send your document hassle-free.

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Scan a PDF to Fax

By using Fax.Plus on your smartphone, your device effectively becomes a portable fax machine. Learn how to scan documents with your camera, and fax them instantly.

Download the Fax.Plus mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Launch the app and go to the Send Fax section on the Dashboard.

Tap Add File and choose Scan with Camera to start scanning. Note: You may need to grant permission to access the camera.

Scan the document, make necessary edits such as cropping or enhancing the image, and tap Next.

Enter the recipient's fax number and click on Send.

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Sign PDF document before Faxing

Adding a signature to your PDF is simple with Fax.Plus. You can digitally sign documents before sending or request signatures from others.

Find the tab for Inbox or Sent.

Look for the fax you wish to sign, click on More (⋮).

Click on Forward to Sign.Plus, and wait for Sign.Plus to load.

Select how you would like to sign this document: Sign Myself or Request Signature.

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PDF Fax troubleshoot

File Format Issues: Make sure your document is a standard, valid PDF before uploading to Fax.Plus. Errors like “Malformed PDF” or “File encrypted” usually mean the file is corrupted, password-protected, or has unflattened layers, so re-export it without encryption, remove security, and try sending again.
Fax Number Errors: Enter the recipient number in full international format (country code + area code + number). Fax.Plus validates dialing rules and will surface issues such as “failed_unallocated_number” or “failed_invalid_number_format” when the number is unreachable or misformatted. Double-check digits and formatting, then resend or test with another known-working fax line.
Transmission Failures: Intermittent send failures can occur due to temporary network conditions or the recipient’s machine (busy, no answer, or mid-call disconnect), so give it a few minutes and retry. Fax.Plus automatically performs multiple delivery attempts to improve success rates, but if failures persist, confirm the destination line is on, accepts faxes, and isn’t blocking inbound calls.
File Size Limits: Keep total upload size within typical Fax.Plus limits (≤30 MB per fax).

How can I send a pdf to a fax number for free?

Send your PDF to any fax number for free with Fax.Plus. Our easy-to-use website and app let you upload your document, enter the recipient’s fax number, and send it quickly and securely.

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Receive faxes as PDFs in your inbox

Get a fax number or port your own

Sign up for a plan through the Fax.Plus pricing page to get a new fax number or port your current number. Ensure your subscription is active, and you have enough available pages for incoming faxes.

Share your fax number

Find your assigned fax number in the Faxes section of the Fax.Plus Dashboard. Make sure senders use the correct country code and area code (e.g. +16692001010).

Stay notified

All received faxes will appear under the Inbox tab in the Faxes section. You'll also receive online faxes through email as PDFs and push notifications whenever a new fax is received.

Why Fax.Plus?

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Easy to use

Send a fax directly from your computer or phone without a machine. Experience seamless online faxing across multiple platforms.

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Make sure your data is always safe with strong encryption for stored documents and secure data transfer between our apps and servers.

Get a Fax Number

Choose a dedicated local, toll-free or international number to send and receive faxes online. You can also port your existing fax number to Fax.Plus.

Send Fax from Email

Compose an email from your inbox, address it to the recipient’s fax number, and hit send. You’ll get a confirmation report.

Cost Effective

Save time and money with online faxing. No need for a fax machine, phone line, or the costs of paper, ink, and maintenance.

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FAQs

Can I send a PDF to a fax number or fax machine?

Yes, you can. All you need is the Fax.Plus Web app or Mobile app. You can also use the Email to Fax feature to fax a PDF document via email with ease.

Can I fax a PDF from my computer for free?

It is possible to fax a PDF for free from your computer. All you need is the Fax.Plus Web app that allows you to fax a PDF online from your computer or laptop. The free plan then lets you fax up to 10 documents, free of charge.

How can I send a pdf to a fax number for free?

You can send a PDF to a fax number for free using online faxing services like Fax.Plus. Many of these platforms offer free trials or limited free pages. Simply upload your PDF, enter the recipient’s fax number, and send it directly through the service’s website or app. It's a quick and cost-effective way to fax without a traditional machine.

Can you fax a PDF from my phone?

It’s just as easy to fax PDFs from your phone as any other device. With the Fax.Plus mobile app, you can fax a PDF document from your phone whenever you want and wherever you are.

Which other file types can I fax with Fax.Plus?

It’s not just PDFs you can fax with Fax.Plus. Microsoft Word documents (.DOC and .DOCX), Excel documents (.XLS and .XLSX), text documents (.TXT), and images (.JPG, .PNG, and .TIFF) are all supported for faxing via Fax.Plus apps, too.

Can I fax a PDF to a fax machine?

Yes, you can send a PDF to a physical fax machine using an online fax service. These platforms convert your PDF into a faxable format and deliver it to the recipient’s machine. It’s a seamless way to fax without needing hardware, all from your computer or phone.

Is Fax.Plus HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Fax.Plus is HIPAA fax. We understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive medical information. To ensure the highest level of protection maintaining the privacy and security of healthcare data, we have implemented robust security measures and policies that encompass the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your health information.Learn more about our approach here.

Where can I go to fax something?

You can fax documents from physical locations like FedEx, local post services or libraries, but these locations often charge high per-page rates and may have limited operating hours.

With Fax.Plus, you don’t need to go anywhere to fax, you can fax near me. You can send and receive faxes securely online from the comfort of your home, office, or even on the go, using your smartphone or computer. It's a fast, convenient, and cost-effective solution for all your faxing needs.

Can I integrate Fax.Plus on my application or software?

Seamlessly integrate fax functionality into your applications with the Fax.Plus fax API. Experience unrivalled flexibility, robust security, and exceptional reliability—all specifically crafted for developers.

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How to Fax a PDF Document

Fax PDF from email, computer, or phone without a fax machine.

How to Send a PDF to a Fax Number?

Fax PDF from Computer, Phone, Email and More

How to Fax a PDF from Computer?

How to Fax a PDF from Phone?

Can you fax a PDF from Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo?

Does Adobe have a fax service?

How to Fax a PDF from Drive?

Scan a PDF to Fax

Sign PDF document before Faxing

PDF Fax troubleshoot

How can I send a pdf to a fax number for free?

Receive faxes as PDFs in your inbox

Why Fax.Plus?

Easy to use

Extremely secure

Get a Fax Number

Send Fax from Email

Cost Effective

Compliant Offering

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