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Send a fax from your phone

How to send a fax directly from your smartphone, no app installation, no registration

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Quick answer

To send a fax from your phone, open faxmonkey.com in your smartphone's browser, upload your document (PDF, JPG, PNG), enter the recipient's fax number and pay securely via Stripe. The fax is sent immediately, no app installation or registration.

How it works - step by step

Your fax sent in just 4 steps

1

Open FaxMonkey

Visit faxmonkey.com on your smartphone. Our web app works in any modern browser, no installation required.

2

Upload document

Tap "Select file" and choose your PDF, photo or image. Supported formats are PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF and Word documents.

3

Enter fax number

Enter the recipient's fax number with country code (e.g., +49 for Germany). Check the number for typos.

4

Pay and send

Pay securely via Stripe and click "Send fax". You will receive a confirmation by email.

What you need

Your document

As a PDF, JPG, PNG or Word file on your smartphone

Fax number

The complete recipient fax number including area code

Payment method

Credit card or another Stripe payment method

Your benefits

Ready to go instantly

No app installation and no registration required. Simply open faxmonkey.com and get started.

Send worldwide

Send faxes to over 50 countries at fair, transparent prices. Ideal for international business correspondence.

Secure and GDPR compliant

Encrypted transmission, automatic deletion after delivery.

Transmission report included

You will receive a legally valid proof of successful delivery by email, important for cancellations and deadlines.

Tips

  • Save your document as a PDF beforehand for the best transmission quality
  • Use Wi-Fi for faster uploads of large documents
  • Check the fax number for typos before you pay

Important to know

  • Faxes can only be sent to fax machines, not to regular phone numbers
  • The recipient's fax machine must be switched on and ready to receive

In today's mobile world you no longer need a fax machine to fax important documents. With your smartphone you can send faxes just as easily as an email, from anywhere in the world.

Whether you want to send a cancellation to your insurance company, transmit a signed contract to your lawyer or fax a prescription to your pharmacy, with FaxMonkey you can do it in a few minutes directly from your smartphone.

Why send a fax from your phone?

There are many situations where you need to send a fax quickly and easily:

  • Cancellation letters to insurance companies, gyms or mobile providers
  • Signed documents to government offices, authorities or courts
  • Business correspondence with lawyers, doctors or tax advisors
  • Orders and order confirmations to suppliers
  • Prescriptions and referrals to pharmacies or specialist practices

With FaxMonkey you can handle all of this in just a few minutes, directly from your smartphone wherever you are.

iPhone vs. Android: Are there differences?

No, FaxMonkey works identically on both platforms. Since it is a web app, it runs in any modern browser:

  • iPhone/iPad: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
  • Android: Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, Opera

The operation is equally intuitive on both systems. You do not need to download a special app, just open faxmonkey.com in your browser.

Which file formats are supported?

FaxMonkey supports all common document formats:

  • PDF - Ideal for preformatted documents
  • JPG/JPEG - For photos of documents
  • PNG - For screenshots and images
  • TIFF - For scanned documents
  • Word (DOC/DOCX) - Converted automatically

Tip: For the best quality we recommend PDF files. If you send a photo of a document, make sure the lighting is good and the angle is straight.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send a fax from iPhone?

Yes, FaxMonkey works on all iPhones with Safari, Chrome or Firefox. Simply open faxmonkey.com in your browser and follow the four steps, no app required. This works with all iPhone models from iOS 12 onward.

Does FaxMonkey also work on Android?

Yes, FaxMonkey is fully compatible with all Android smartphones. Use Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet or another modern browser. The process is the same as on iPhone.

How much does a fax from a phone cost?

The first page costs 1,00 €, each additional page only 0,25 €. Payment is processed securely via Stripe. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions.

Do I need to install an app?

No, FaxMonkey works entirely in the browser. You can start right away without installing anything or registering. That saves storage space on your smartphone and is ready to use immediately.

How long does it take for the fax to arrive?

As a rule, the fax reaches the recipient within 1 to 5 minutes. The exact time depends on the availability of the recipient's fax machine. You will receive a confirmation email with a transmission report as soon as delivery was successful.

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