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Send a PDF by fax

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Quick answer

Upload the PDF file, enter the fax number, pay, done! Your PDF is transmitted faithfully as a fax, all formatting is preserved.

How it works - step by step

In just 3 steps send your PDF as a fax, no software, no registration

1

Upload PDF

Upload your PDF file. We support all PDF versions and multi-page documents up to 20 MB.

2

Enter fax number

Enter the recipient's fax number, national or international with country code.

3

Pay & send

Pay securely via Stripe. Your fax is sent immediately.

What you need

PDF file

All PDF versions are supported (PDF 1.0 to PDF 2.0)

Maximum size

Up to 20 MB file size per fax

Valid fax number

National or international recipient fax number

Your benefits

Formatting preserved

PDFs are faxed exactly as you created them, fonts, layout and graphics remain identical.

Multi-page documents

Send entire contracts, forms or reports as a multi-page fax, no page limit.

Universal format

PDF is the standard for business documents, can be created and read from any device.

Immediate transmission

Your PDF is sent as a fax immediately after payment, with no waiting time.

Tips

Use a resolution of at least 200 DPI for razor-sharp faxes
Choose font sizes of 10 pt or larger so that text remains legible after fax transmission
Use high contrast (black text on a white background) for optimal fax quality

Important to know

Maximum file size: 20 MB. You can compress larger PDFs beforehand.
Colour content is converted to greyscale, check readability in advance

PDF is the ideal file format for fax transmission, your formatting, fonts and layouts are guaranteed to be preserved.

With FaxMonkey you send your PDF documents quickly and easily as a fax. Whether contract, form or business letter, simply upload your PDF file and we take care of the rest. No fax machine, no software installation, no registration.

Why PDF is the best format for faxes

The PDF format (Portable Document Format) was developed specifically to display documents platform-independently and true to form. This makes PDF the perfect format for fax transmission:

Formatting preserved: fonts, spacing, tables and graphics are transmitted exactly as you created them.
Universal compatibility: PDFs can be created from almost any application, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or directly from the browser.
Multi-page documents: a PDF can contain any number of pages, all transmitted in a single fax process.
Compact file size: PDFs are optimally compressed and enable fast uploads.

FaxMonkey supports all PDF versions from PDF 1.0 to the current PDF 2.0 standard as well as PDF/A for documents that must be archived.

Create a PDF - here is how

Almost every programme can create PDFs today. Here are the most important methods:

From Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): click "File" → "Save As" and choose "PDF" as the file type. Alternatively: "File" → "Export" → "Create PDF/XPS Document".

From the browser: press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) and select "Save as PDF" as the printer.

On your smartphone: use the "Share" function and select "Print to PDF" or "Create PDF".

Scan documents: most scanner apps automatically create PDFs from photographed documents.

Tips for optimal fax quality

To ensure your PDF fax arrives perfectly for the recipient, follow these tips:

Resolution: create PDFs with at least 200 DPI. Higher resolutions (300 DPI) are recommended for detailed graphics.
Font size: use a font size of at least 10 pt. Smaller fonts may be hard to read after fax transmission.
Contrast: black text on a white background delivers the best results. Avoid grey text or coloured backgrounds.
Page margins: leave at least 1.5 cm margin on all sides so that no content is cut off.
File size: compress large PDFs before upload. The maximum file size is 20 MB.

Tip: fax machines print in black and white. Check in advance whether coloured graphics are clearly recognisable in greyscale.

Frequently asked questions

Which PDF versions are supported?

FaxMonkey supports all PDF versions from PDF 1.0 to PDF 2.0. PDF/A for long-term archiving is also processed without issues.

Is the quality of my PDF preserved when faxing?

Yes, the formatting is fully preserved. PDFs are transmitted in high quality (200 DPI). For best results, use high-contrast documents with a font size of at least 10 pt.

How much does it cost to send a PDF by fax?

The first page costs 1,00 €, each additional page only 0,25 €. A 5-page PDF fax therefore costs only €2.

Can I send multi-page PDFs as one fax?

Yes, multi-page PDFs are sent in one go. All pages are automatically transmitted as a continuous fax, no page limit, only the 20 MB file limit.

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