How Does Fax To Email Work ?

When a fax is sent to your FaxDesk number, the analogue fax is received by the FaxDesk server which converts the document to a digital email format and emails you. Fax To Email is explained below in the picture.

 

 

 

How different is Traditional Fax compared to Fax To Email ?

Before Virtual Fax came into existence, Fax could only be sent or received if both sender and receiver had a physical Fax Machine. With the advancements in Internet technology, sending or receiving Fax has never been easy. With no hardware to purchase or software to install, businesses and individuals can benefit from sending Fax over the Internet.

Virtual fax numbers are provisioned by fax service proivders like FaxDesk.com and conveniently people can send Fax documents over the Interent.

 

FAQs on Fax To Email

Do I need to scan documents or can I just use my regular fax machine to send Fax?

You can send faxes through the machine or electronically, the choice is yours.

Is there a charge to receive or send faxes?

Traditionally, Fax service providers charge to receive Fax. FaxDesk is the only service provider where receiving fax is ALWAYS FREE !

Can someone send me fax through Email?

Yes, your customers can send you a fax simply by emailing 'yourfaxnumber@faxdesk.com'. The Fax arrives in your email.

What format is the fax sent to my email ?

We support several formats including PDF, JPEG, TIFF etc. We are one of the few providers who let you choose your file format.