No app · No copy shop · Modern mobile browsers
Scan & Fax a Paper
Document from Your Phone
Point your camera at any paper document, scan it in seconds, and fax it instantly. No fax machine, no UPS Store, no app to install.
From $0.60 with credits · $1.29 pay-as-you-go · No account
No app · No fax machine · Modern mobile browsers
Scan & Fax a Paper
Document from Your Phone
Open faxseal.com/send, tap Scan, and point your camera at the document. FaxSeal converts your photos into a fax-ready PDF and transmits it instantly — no app, no account, no copy shop required.
Scan & fax from your phone
No app needed · Safari, Chrome, Firefox
📷 Scan & Fax Now →✍️ Sign & Fax✓ Works in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox — no app
✓ Up to 20 pages per fax
✓ From $0.60/fax with credits · $1.29 pay-as-you-go
✓ Certified SHA-256 delivery receipt
✓ No account or subscription required
How to scan and fax a paper document
Open FaxSeal on your phone
Go to faxseal.com/send in a modern mobile browser — Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android or iOS, Firefox on Android. No app to install.
Tap "Scan paper document"
Below the file picker, tap the scan button. Grant camera permission when prompted — it is only used locally, nothing is uploaded until you confirm.
Photograph each page
Point your camera at the document and tap the shutter for each page. Up to 20 pages. The scan is converted to grayscale automatically for fax clarity.
Review and fax
Tap Done, enter the fax number, and send. From $0.60 with credits or $1.29 pay-as-you-go. Certified delivery receipt included.
Open FaxSeal on your phone
Go to faxseal.com/send in a modern mobile browser — Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android or iOS, Firefox on Android. No app to install.
Tap "Scan paper document"
Below the file picker, tap the scan button. Grant camera permission when prompted — it is only used locally, nothing is uploaded until you confirm.
Photograph each page
Point your camera at the document and tap the shutter for each page. Up to 20 pages. The scan is converted to grayscale automatically for fax clarity.
Review and fax
Tap Done, enter the fax number, and send. From $0.60 with credits or $1.29 pay-as-you-go. Certified delivery receipt included.
Tips for a clean scan
Flat surface, good light
Place the document on a flat surface in natural or overhead light. Avoid direct lamp glare on glossy paper.
Fill the frame
The guide rectangle shows the ideal framing. Align all four corners of the page inside it for the cleanest result.
Retake any page
Tap the × on a thumbnail to remove a page and reshoot it before finishing. You can also reorder by removing and re-scanning in the right order.
Need to sign first?
Print, sign, then scan — or skip the paper entirely and use FaxSeal's built-in signing tool to add your signature digitally before faxing.
FaxSeal vs the copy shop
| FaxSeal | UPS Store / FedEx | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | From $0.60/fax | $1.50–$3/page |
| Travel required | No | Yes |
| Proof of delivery | Certified SHA-256 receipt | Basic transmission report |
| Searchable history | Yes — with account | No |
| Available | 24/7 | Store hours only |
| Multi-page | Up to 20 pages | Unlimited (at higher cost) |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an app to scan and fax from my phone?
No. FaxSeal's built-in scanner uses your phone's browser camera. Go to faxseal.com/send, tap "Scan paper document", and your phone camera opens directly in the browser. No app download, no account required.
What browsers support the camera scanner?
Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android and iOS, and Firefox on Android. The scanner uses the standard browser camera API (MediaDevices.getUserMedia) which requires a secure context (HTTPS). You will be prompted to grant camera permission the first time.
Can I scan multi-page documents?
Yes. After each shot, tap the shutter again to capture the next page. You can capture up to 20 pages in a single scan session. All pages are combined into one PDF automatically before sending.
How does the scan quality compare to a fax machine?
Fax transmission resolution is 200 dpi regardless of source. A modern phone camera captures far more detail than that — the bottleneck is the fax network, not the scan. In practice, scanned faxes from FaxSeal arrive at the same quality as those sent from a dedicated fax machine.
Is my document uploaded to FaxSeal's servers when I scan?
The camera captures happen entirely on your device. Only when you tap Done does FaxSeal convert the photos into a PDF. That PDF is then uploaded to send — the same as uploading any other document.
Can I fax handwritten documents or forms?
Yes. Fax machines transmit images, not text — so handwritten forms, signed letters, and hand-filled applications all fax perfectly. The scan converts the page to grayscale, which matches the standard fax format.
What if my document is faded or crumpled?
Smooth the document as flat as possible and shoot in good light. The scanner applies automatic grayscale processing to improve contrast. For very faded documents, increase the ambient light or hold the phone steady for a sharper shot.
Can I fax a physical document without going to a copy shop?
Yes — that is exactly what this feature is for. Copy shops like UPS Store charge $1.50–$3 per page to fax. FaxSeal lets you scan on your phone and fax for a fraction of the cost with a certified delivery receipt.
Fax that paper document now
Any mobile browser · No app · Certified receipt · From $0.60 · No account.