How to Scan to Fax from iPhone and Android Phone?

Scan paper and send it to a fax number.

Use your iPhone or Android camera to scan paper, review each page, and fax it to the recipient’s number. No fax machine or landline required.

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Scan to Fax App: Scan and Fax from iPhone or Android.

Start with your paper document, an internet connection and the recipient’s full fax number. Choose your phone below, then scan, review and send with Fax.Plus.

Scan and Fax Documents from your iPhone

Use the Fax.Plus camera scanner to capture paper and send it from your iPhone. A separate mobile scanning app is optional.

Download and install Fax.Plus app from the App Store.

Open the app, sign in or create an account, then go to Send Fax.

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

Scan every page, crop and rotate as needed, and check that text is readable and no edges are cut off. Tap Next when your pages are ready.

Enter the recipient’s full fax number, including the country code, and tap Send. Wait for the final status in your account or email notification before treating the fax as sent.

Scan and Fax Documents from your Android

Use the Fax.Plus camera scanner to capture paper and send it from your Android phone. A separate mobile scanning app is optional.

Download and install Fax.Plus app from the Play Store.

Open the app, sign in or create an account, then go to Send Fax.

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

Scan every page, crop and rotate as needed, and check that text is readable and no edges are cut off. Tap Next when your pages are ready.

Enter the recipient’s full fax number, including the country code, and tap Send. Wait for the final status in your account or email notification before treating the fax as sent.

How to fax a document you already scanned

A scanner creates a digital file; Fax.Plus sends it to a fax number. If your scan is already saved, use these steps instead of scanning it again.

Step 1

Review your scan

Save the scan as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIFF. Open the saved file and check that all required pages are complete and readable before attaching it.

Step 2

Attach your scan

Sign in to the Fax.Plus web or mobile app and open Send Fax. Enter the recipient’s full fax number, then use Add File to attach your scan.

Step 3

Send and confirm

Check page order and the fax number, then select Send. Wait for the final fax status and keep the confirmation for your records.

Can you scan and fax for free?

A new Fax.Plus Free account includes a one-time allowance of 10 sending pages after mobile-number verification. It does not include receiving. Destination rates and transmission duration affect page usage, and some destinations require a paid plan. Extra sending credit has a $10 minimum top-up and does not expire; paid plans are also available.

Check your scans before sending a fax

Check scan quality

Place paper flat in good light and keep the full page in view. Check small text and signatures for blur, shadows or cut-off edges before you continue.

Use Scan.Plus scans

If you prefer Scan.Plus, you can scan documents on iPhone and share the result to Fax.Plus. The Fax.Plus camera scanner remains an option without a separate app.

Check every page

Capture every required page, including both sides when needed. Rotate pages upright and arrange them in the intended order so the recipient gets a complete document.

Review fax details

Confirm the receiving office’s current fax number and instructions. Include the country and area codes, and any reference details or cover sheet the recipient requests.

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FAQs about scanning and faxing

Do I need Scan.Plus or a separate scanner?

No. The Fax.Plus mobile app includes camera scanning, so you can scan and fax without a separate scanner or Scan.Plus. If you prefer to start in Scan.Plus, install both apps on the same device and use an account for each. Fax sending uses your Fax.Plus plan or credit, not your Scan.Plus subscription.

Do I need my own fax number to send a scan?

No. You can send a scanned document without owning a fax number or landline. You do need the recipient’s full fax number, including the country code. Receiving faxes is a separate feature that requires a paid Fax.Plus plan with a fax number.

Can I scan and fax multiple pages?

Yes. Include every required page, check their order, and attach the scans to the same fax. Fax.Plus accepts up to 10 files per fax; a file can contain multiple pages. File count is different from page count. Your plan’s per-fax page limit and available sending allowance still apply.

Can I scan and fax sensitive documents?

Check the recipient’s number and follow your organization’s approved sharing process for work documents. Fax.Plus encrypts stored files at rest using 256-bit AES, with unique keys for each user. HIPAA-compliant use requires the Enterprise plan, a signed Business Associate Agreement and activated Advanced Security Controls.

Why can a clear scan look different when faxed?

Faxes sent to numbers outside Fax.Plus are transmitted in black and white, so pale text, colored backgrounds and detailed images may lose clarity. Check that important information has strong contrast and that no content is cropped. If text is blurry in the scan itself, retake or rescan the page before sending.

What does a successful fax status confirm?

It confirms that the receiving fax machine or service acknowledged the transmission. It does not show that a person read your pages or accepted the document for its intended purpose. Keep the confirmation report and contact the recipient if you need confirmation that the paperwork was processed.

Why did my scan upload but the fax fail?

Uploading a scan and transmitting a fax are separate steps. Check the final failure status, the recipient’s number and your available sending allowance. A busy or unavailable receiving line can prevent delivery even when the file is valid. If the scan is unreadable, correct it before sending again.

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