To fax from an iPhone, you generally need to use a fax app or an online fax service, as iPhones do not have built-in fax capabilities. Here are the main methods:
Using a Fax App (e.g., eFax, iFax, MyFax)
- Download a Fax App : Install a popular fax app like eFax, iFax, or MyFax from the iOS App Store.
- Scan or Import Document : Use the app to scan a physical document using your iPhone camera or import a file from Notes, Photos, or cloud storage services like iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
- Compose Fax : Open the fax app, attach the scanned or imported document, add a cover page if desired, and enter the recipient’s fax number.
- Send Fax : Submit the fax through the app. You will usually receive a confirmation of successful delivery and can track sent faxes within the app.
For example, with eFax, you can scan a document via the Notes app, save it, then open eFax, compose a fax attaching the scanned document, and send it
Using a Web-Based Fax Service Without an App
- Open Safari on your iPhone and go to a web fax service like FaxFlow (app.fax-flow.com).
- Log in or create an account.
- Tap "New Fax," attach your document (PDF or photo), enter the fax number, and send.
- You will receive a confirmation via email.
This method requires no app installation and works directly through the browser
Summary of Options
Method| Requires App?| How to Use| Notes
---|---|---|---
eFax, iFax, MyFax apps| Yes| Scan/import document → attach → send fax| Offers
document editing, cover pages, and fax tracking
FaxFlow web portal| No| Upload document via Safari → enter fax number → send|
No app needed, works in browser
In all cases, you must have a fax number for the recipient and usually an account with the fax service. These services convert your digital document to fax format and send it over phone lines on your behalf
. Thus, to fax from an iPhone, use a dedicated fax app or a web-based fax service to scan or upload your document, enter the recipient’s fax number, and send the fax digitally.
