Fax.Live makes it easy to fax a PDF online. With this feature, you can:

  • Send a PDF as a fax over an internet connection
  • Electronically send a PDF to a fax machine
  • Download, save and print your PDF faxes  

How to Electronically Fax a PDF From a Computer 

With Fax.Live, faxing a PDF is as easy as these 3 steps:

  • Create a Fax.Live account: create an account, sign up for a free trial
  • Upload your PDFs: click and drag to upload your PDFs to Fax.Live
  • Send your fax: enter your recipient’s info and hit “Send”

Send any PDF from a PC (or Mac) to a fax number with Fax.Live. The first step is to create an account with a good email address (it’s how you receive confirmations of sent and received PDF faxes). Once, you’ve created your Fax.Live account, you’ll be able to fax PDFs from anywhere you have an internet connection. 

To send a PDF via fax, log into your Fax.Live account and select “Send New Fax.” Locate the PDF on your device, and click and drag it to the action box. Fill out the recipient’s details and, if needed, the optional free fax cover sheet. 

Fax a PDF Quick Hits 

Do I need a fax machine to fax a PDF? No. Our service is 100% online. 

How do I convert a document into a PDF? Use an online PDF converter. 

Can I print my sent PDF fax receipts? Yes, from your Fax.Live account dashboard.

Can I also receive faxes? Yes.

More Info About Fax.Live’s PDF-to-Fax Service

The PDF document format is one of the most versatile and universally accepted file formats. It’s easily created from a variety of applications (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides and more). To send a PDF by fax, all you need is a Fax.Live account, an internet connection and a laptop or computer.  

How do I create a PDF?

If the document you need to send is in a hard-copy format, you can use our DocScan app to convert your papers into digital PDF format. If you need to convert a DOC, XLS, PPT or JPG into a PDF, visit PDF.Live, where you can convert a limited number of files for free every day. Some computers and apps will convert files into PDF through the print function. The function typically looks like this: Print >> Destination >> Save as PDF. 

DocScan home screen. This is what you'll see the first time you open the app.

Can I fax PDFs to a fax machine?

Yes, Fax.Live will transmit PDFs via an internet connection to both landline fax machines and internet-connected fax receiving services.

While the fax is sending, a green bar reading Sending your fax now is on your screen. Users may close the action box without interrupting the fax.

Can I download and print my PDF faxes?

Absolutely. All of your sent and received faxes will be saved to your Fax.Live account as long as your account remains active. Select the fax and either the download or print button. Your download will automatically be in the PDF format.   

User dashboard for Fax.Live showing account status, inbox, sent faxes and a doc scan QR code.

Ready to fax a PDF? Set up a free trial to see how easy it is to fax a PDF from your PC or laptop. 

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