No hardware · No landline · No software download

Send a Fax Without
a Fax Machine

You don't need a fax machine, a landline, or any software. Send your fax from any browser in about 2 minutes and get a certified delivery receipt.

From $0.60 with credits · $1.29 pay-as-you-go · No account

Ways to fax without a fax machine

All of these work — here's the trade-off for each

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Online fax service (this page) Easiest

Upload your document at faxseal.com, enter the fax number, pay a small fee, and receive a certified delivery receipt. Works on any device. No account required.

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Email to fax

Send an email to [email protected] with your PDF attached. The fax is transmitted automatically. Requires a FaxSeal account.

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Copy shop (UPS, FedEx, Staples)

Drive to a local copy shop and use their fax machine. Costs $1.50–$3.00 per page. Works if you prefer in-person help.

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Mobile app

Third-party fax apps on the App Store or Google Play. Most require a subscription. FaxSeal's mobile web works equally well without an app download.

Step-by-step: sending a fax online

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Prepare your document

Have your PDF ready. If you have a Word doc or image, FaxSeal converts it for free. Need to sign first? Use the built-in signing tool.

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Go to faxseal.com/send

No account or download needed. Works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox — on phone or computer.

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Upload and enter the fax number

Drag and drop your file, then enter the 10-digit US fax number (or international E.164 format).

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Pay and receive your receipt

From $0.60 with credits · $1.29 pay-as-you-go. Certified SHA-256 receipt emailed on delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Can I really send a fax without a fax machine?

Yes. Online fax services convert your digital document into the analog signal that fax machines expect, transmit it over the phone network, and give you a delivery receipt. The recipient receives a standard fax — they have no idea you sent it from a browser.

Do I need a landline phone?

No. FaxSeal connects to the phone network on your behalf. You only need internet access.

What file formats can I send?

PDF is the most reliable format. FaxSeal also accepts Word documents and common image formats, which are automatically converted to PDF before transmission.

How do I sign a document without a printer?

Use FaxSeal's built-in signing tool — draw your signature, type it, or upload an image of your signature, then place it on the document. Fax it in the same step. No printing or scanning required.

Is an online fax legally equivalent to a physical fax?

In most contexts, yes. Online faxes are transmitted over the same telephone network and arrive as identical fax data. For legal, medical, and government use cases, the certified SHA-256 receipt provides stronger proof of delivery than a standard transmission report.

What if the fax number I need is busy or unavailable?

FaxSeal automatically retries failed transmissions. If the line is busy, the fax engine retries multiple times before marking the job as failed. You are not charged for undelivered faxes.

No fax machine required

Certified receipt · From $0.60 with credits · $1.29 pay-as-you-go · No account.