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 Fax a PDF From a Computer
With Fax.Live, faxing a PDF is as easy as these 3 steps:
- Create a Fax.Live account: Set up an account and 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.”
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. A fax cover sheet is a professional cover page that’s placed before your document to protect the content, which you can learn more about in this article on custom cover pages.
Fax a PDF: Your Questions Answered
Can you fax a PDF? Yes, you can fax a PDF. In fact, the PDF is the preferred format for faxing documents online. Learn more about how faxing over the internet works.
Do I need a fax machine to fax a PDF? No, you do not need a fax machine to fax a PDF, even if you’re sending your fax to someone else who is using a fax machine. Our service is 100% online, letting you fax without a fax machine.
How do I convert a document into a PDF to fax? Most people convert documents to a PDF by using an online PDF converter or scanning a physical version of their document into a PDF for faxing. Scanning is made simple with mobile apps that scan documents using smartphone cameras!
Can I fax a PDF from my computer? Yes, you can fax a PDF using just a computer. If you do not have a fax machine, you can fax documents using a digital fax service.
Can I send a PDF to a fax number? You can send PDFs to a fax number using either a fax machine or an online fax service. Learn more about fax numbers, which work as addresses for people to send and receive each other’s faxes.
How Does a PDF-to-Fax Service Work?
PDF-to-fax services take PDF documents and send them over the internet, and convert them to formats that can then be transmitted using telephone lines. The PDF format is one of the most versatile and universally accepted file formats, which is why it’s used for online faxing. 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?
To create a PDF, you can either print to PDF or save as PDF with most document editors. 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.
Can I fax PDFs to a fax machine?
Yes, all digital fax services will still function with fax machines, which means that you can fax PDFs to fax machines using an online fax service. (If you’re curious, learn about the many types of fax machines.)
Digital fax services are no different, except they transmit PDFs via an internet connection, making them work with both landline fax machines and internet-connected fax receiving services. Learn more about how faxing online works in this article.
Can I download and print my PDF faxes?
Yes, all PDF faxes can be downloaded and printed just like other documents that you may use online. If you fax PDF documents, and your recipient uses Fax.Live or a similar online fax service, they will receive a PDF version of your document that they can also download and print. Learn more about how PDF to fax works.
When you fax using an online fax service like Fax.Live, all sent and received PDFs are saved to your Fax.Live account as long as your account is active. In the Fax.Live inbox, select the fax that you want to download and click either the download or print button. Your download will begin and automatically be in the versatile PDF format. See how downloading, printing, and copying faxes work.
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