Gone are the days when sending a fax meant hunting down a clunky machine, buying a dedicated phone line, or making a trip to the office. With Faxio, your iPhone is all you need — and the entire process takes less than 60 seconds. Here's exactly how it works.

Why Send a Fax from Your iPhone?

Fax still matters. Healthcare providers, legal offices, government agencies, and financial institutions continue to rely on fax for official document transmission. The reasons are simple: fax is legally recognized, creates a transmission record, and doesn't require the recipient to have an email account.

But nobody wants to deal with a physical fax machine in 2026. That's where Faxio comes in — turning your iPhone into a professional fax terminal that fits in your pocket.

What You'll Need

Step-by-Step: Send a Fax in Under 60 Seconds

1

Open Faxio and Tap "Send Fax"

Launch the app and tap the Send Fax button on the home screen. This opens the document composer where you'll build your fax.

2

Import Your Document

Tap Add Document and choose your source: Files app, Photos library, Camera (scan a physical document), or any connected cloud storage. Faxio supports PDF, JPG, and PNG. Multi-page documents are supported — just import each page.

3

Add Your Signature (Optional)

Need to sign before sending? Tap the Sign button in the toolbar. Draw your signature with your finger or Apple Pencil, then drag and position it anywhere on the document. Your signature is saved for future use.

4

Enter the Recipient's Fax Number

Type in the recipient's fax number. Always include the country code — for example, +1 for the US, +44 for the UK, +49 for Germany. You can also add a cover page with your name, the recipient's name, and a short message.

5

Preview and Send

Tap Preview to review your fax exactly as it will be received. When you're happy, tap Send Fax. That's it.

💡 Pro tip: Use the preview step every time. It takes 5 seconds and ensures the recipient sees exactly what you intended — page orientation, signature placement, and all.

Track Your Delivery in Real Time

Once sent, your fax appears in the Sent tab with a live delivery status. You'll see when the fax is connecting, transmitting, and confirmed as delivered. If delivery fails — for example, because the recipient's machine is busy — Faxio will notify you and you can resend with one tap.

Sending to International Numbers

Faxio supports fax delivery to 60+ countries worldwide. When sending internationally, always format the number with the full country code:

If you're unsure of the format, the app will flag invalid numbers before you send.

Subscription vs. Credits: Which Should You Choose?

Faxio offers two ways to pay:

Both options can be purchased directly inside the app through Apple's secure in-app purchase system.

Common Questions

Can I send multi-page faxes?

Yes. You can import multiple documents and pages — each page counts as one credit or one page of your subscription allowance.

What if my fax fails to deliver?

The most common reasons are: incorrect fax number, the recipient's machine is busy or offline, or a poor connection. Check the number format, wait a few minutes, and try again. Your credits are not consumed for failed transmissions.

Is my document secure?

Yes. All transmissions are end-to-end encrypted, and your document content is not stored after delivery. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.

Ready to Send Your First Fax?

Download Faxio for free and send faxes from your iPhone in seconds — to 60+ countries worldwide.

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