How to Fax from Mac Devices?

Send and receive faxes from your Mac, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac.

Send a fax from your Mac with Fax.Plus in your web browser. Upload your document, enter the recipient’s fax number, and check the sending status. No fax machine, modem, or phone line is needed. Receiving faxes requires a paid plan with a fax number.

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Send a Fax from Your Mac in Five Steps

These steps work in your browser on a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini. Keep your document and the recipient’s fax number ready before you start.

Open Send Fax and enter the recipient’s fax number, including the country code and area code.

Select Add File to upload your document. Use Add Page if you need a cover sheet or a page of text.

Arrange your files in the order you want them sent. Review the documents and the recipient’s fax number.

Select Send. When processing finishes, check the fax status in your account or the confirmation email.

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How to Fax from Macbook Pro, Air, iMac or Mac Mini

You can also fax documents from your Mac’s applications. Choose the method that fits your file and account: export a PDF, use a supported add-on, send by email, or print to fax. A compatible multifunction printer uses its own fax setup.

How to Fax from Macbook Air

Use the five-step browser tutorial above to fax from your MacBook Air. The sending process is the same across these Mac models.

How to Fax from Macbook Pro

Use the five-step browser tutorial above to fax from your MacBook Pro. The sending process is the same across these Mac models.

How to Fax from iMac or Mac Mini

Use the five-step browser tutorial above to fax from your iMac or Mac mini. The sending process is the same across these Mac models.

Send a Fax from your Mac using a Multifunction printer

If your multifunction printer supports faxing, you can send a document from your Mac through that printer. Set up its fax connection according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The available options depend on the printer and driver. This workflow is separate from Fax.Plus online faxing.

Launch the document you wish to fax and go to File > Print.

In the Printer menu, choose your fax-capable multifunction printer under Faxes.

Enter the recipient’s fax number. Add a dialing prefix only if your phone system requires one.

If desired, select the option to include a cover page and then provide a subject and a message.

Once everything is set, click the Fax button to send your document.

If the printer does not appear under Faxes, check its manual and installed driver.

How to Fax from a Mac: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Export your Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document as a PDF, then upload it to Fax.Plus in your browser. Check the PDF before sending to make sure its pages appear as intended.

Open the document, spreadsheet, or presentation on your Mac.

Choose File > Export To > PDF and save the file.

Open the PDF and check that every page is complete, readable, and in the right order.

Upload the PDF in Fax.Plus, then follow the browser sending steps above.

How to Send Fax from Mac: Google Docs and Google Sheets

Use the Fax.Plus add-on to send the document or spreadsheet you have open in Google Docs or Google Sheets. Install the add-on first, then sign in to your Fax.Plus account.

Open the document or spreadsheet that you wish to fax.

Open the Fax.Plus add-on from the Extensions menu to display its sidebar.

When Fax.Plus opens in your browser, sign in, enter the recipient’s fax number including country and area codes, then select Send Fax.

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How to Send Fax on Mac: MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Office

Use the Fax.Plus Office add-in where it is supported by your Microsoft application. If it is unavailable on your Mac, save the document as a PDF and upload it in the Fax.Plus web app.

Visit the Fax.Plus add-on page in the Microsoft Office Add-ins store.

Follow the store’s installation instructions for a supported Microsoft application.

Open the Fax.Plus add-in and sign in to send your document. If your application does not support the add-in, use the PDF upload method above.

How to Fax from Macbook via Email?

Email to Fax is available on paid Fax.Plus plans. Enable it in your account, then send from the email address associated with that account. You can use Apple Mail or an email service such as Gmail or Outlook.

Use the email address associated with your Fax.Plus account and confirm that Email to Fax is enabled.

Create a message addressed to the full destination fax number followed by @fax.plus, for example +16692001010@fax.plus.

Attach the files you want to send as a fax.

Select Send, then check the confirmation email or the sending status in your Fax.Plus account.

Print to Fax from Your Mac

Fax.Plus Print to Fax is available on paid plans and requires its own installation. It sends a document through Fax.Plus from an application’s Print menu, without a physical fax printer.

In Fax.Plus, open Settings > Faxing > Send Fax from Email & Desktop. Under Print to Fax, select Download.

Install Fax.Plus Print to Fax for macOS and sign in to authenticate your account.

Open your document and choose File > Print. Select Send as Fax (Fax.Plus), then select Print.

In the Fax.Plus sending window, enter the recipient’s fax number, check your document, and send. Check the status in your account.

Send Fax from Mac with the Fax.Plus Desktop App

Prefer a desktop application? Download the Fax.Plus Mac app and sign in to your account to send documents and view your fax history. Receiving faxes requires a paid plan with a fax number. Check the current download requirements for your Mac.

Enter the Fax Number

Open Send Fax and enter the recipient’s fax number with the country and area codes. Check that the number belongs to the intended recipient.

Add Your Documents

Attach the files you want to fax and arrange them in order. Add a cover sheet if your recipient needs one, then review the document.

Send and Check Status

Select Send, then check the fax status in your account after processing. Save the confirmation report when you need a record of the transmission.

How can I send a Fax from my Mac for Free?

Start with the Free plan’s one-time sending allowance. After mobile-number verification, you receive 10 pages that do not renew monthly. Receiving requires a paid plan.

Scan a Paper Document to Fax from Your Mac

Step 1

Scan Your Document

Scan the paper document and save it as a PDF on your Mac.

Step 2

Check Your PDF

Open the PDF to check that every page is legible, upright, and complete.

Step 3

Upload and Send

Upload the PDF to Fax.Plus and follow the browser sending steps above.

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Fax a Document from Mac

Choose the guide for your document. Word files, Google documents, and PDFs each have a suitable preparation or sending method on a Mac.

Fax Word Documents

Upload a Word file from your Mac, or save it as a PDF before sending it with Fax.Plus.

Fax from Word

Fax Google Documents

Use the Fax.Plus add-on in Google Docs, or download a PDF and upload it from your Mac browser.

Fax from Google Docs

Fax PDF Documents

Upload a PDF from your Mac, check the page order, and enter the recipient’s fax number before sending.

Fax a PDF document

How to Receive Faxes From a Mac Computer?

Get a fax number or port your own

Choose a paid plan with a fax number, or port your number if eligible. Keep the subscription active with enough available pages for incoming faxes. The Free plan cannot receive faxes.

Share your fax number

Share your assigned fax number with the sender, including its country code and area code.

Check your inbox

Open Faxes > Inbox to view incoming faxes. Fax.Plus can receive them while your Mac is offline. Turn on the notifications you want to use in your account settings.

Why Fax from Mac with Fax.Plus?

Send from your Mac, review the transmission status, and access your fax documents from the same account.

Encrypted Fax Storage

Stored fax documents are protected with AES-256 encryption and unique keys for each user. Manage your documents from your Fax.Plus account.

Clear Sending Status

Check whether your fax was successfully transmitted and download its confirmation report. Keep a record of the transmission when following up with the recipient.

Access across Devices

Use the same Fax.Plus account on your Mac and other supported devices. Open your fax history when you need to find a sent or received document.

FAQs

Do I need to install an app to fax from my Mac?

No. You can use Fax.Plus in your Mac’s web browser without installing an app. This works for sending documents from a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini. The downloadable desktop app and Print to Fax are separate options with their own installation requirements.

Does Apple include a free fax service on Mac?

macOS does not provide an online fax service. Its printer-based fax option works with a compatible fax-capable multifunction printer and that printer’s setup. To send over the internet without fax hardware, use an online fax service such as Fax.Plus. A free account does not include every sending method.

Can I fax from my Mac without a phone line?

Yes. Fax.Plus sends faxes over the internet, so your Mac does not need a phone line, modem, or physical fax machine. You need an internet connection, a Fax.Plus account, a supported document, and the recipient’s fax number. A physical printer’s fax function uses a different setup.

Can I fax from my Mac for free?

Yes. After mobile-number verification, the Free plan includes a one-time allowance of 10 pages for sending. It does not renew each month and does not include receiving faxes. Additional sending requires purchased credit or a paid plan. Page usage can vary by destination, so check the destination rate before sending.

Can I send a one-time fax from my Mac without a subscription?

Yes. You can use the Free plan’s one-time allowance, then buy pay-as-you-go credit without a subscription if you need more. The minimum top-up is $10, and unused purchased credit does not expire. The Free plan’s published rate is $0.20 per page, with charges varying by destination.

What file formats are supported when sending faxes with Fax.Plus on a MacBook?

Fax.Plus supports PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, TXT, RTF, JPG, PNG, and TIFF files. You can attach up to 10 files to a fax. Export Pages, Numbers, or Keynote files as PDF first. Before sending, check that the finished file contains every page and that any completed form fields are visible.

Can I use Fax.Plus on a Mac for HIPAA-compliant faxing?

HIPAA-compliant faxing requires the Enterprise plan, a signed Business Associate Agreement, and Advanced Security Controls enabled. Using a Mac, an encrypted file, or a Free account does not by itself meet those requirements. Confirm your organization’s requirements before using Fax.Plus to send protected health information.

How do I check whether my fax was sent?

Open Faxes > Sent and check the status. A Success status confirms that the fax was transmitted to the receiving fax machine. You can download the Fax Confirmation Report from the fax’s More menu. Successful transmission does not confirm that a person has read the document or processed your request.

What should I do if my fax from Mac fails?

Check the recipient’s fax number, including the country and area codes, and review the failure status in your account. Confirm that the destination is a working fax line and that you have enough pages or credit. If the line is busy or unavailable, try again later or contact the recipient.

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