How to Fax From a Computer
Send and receive faxes using a desktop or laptop computer anytime, anywhere.

Quick, Intuitive Faxing Right from your Windows or Mac Computer
Can I Send a Fax From My Computer?
How to Send a Fax From a Mac









How to Send a Fax From a Windows Computer
Use eFax Online









Windows Fax & Scan
A computer that operates Windows Fax and Scan
A landline
A fax modem (some computers include an internal fax modem, or you can purchase an external modem instead)
A physical phone cord










Send Faxes with eFax Messenger








Use Print to Fax








How Can I Send a Fax Via Email?




What About Receiving Faxes?

What About Receiving Faxes?
Will I Need a Special Fax Number?
Will I Need a Special Fax Number?

Why is Online Faxing Better than Using a Fax Machine?

Run it through the fax machine, hoping to avoid busy signals and paper jams
Maintain a landline
Fill out and print the cover sheet
Print the document you want to fax
Buy and setup the machine
Dial the fax number

Unlimited cloud storage of your faxes for the life of your eFax account
Access to an online portal and eFax Messenger (on Windows) for easy faxing from your computer
Access to an easy-to-use mobile app for faxing from your smartphone or tablet
Large file sharing, letting you use your computer to send documents that are too large to email
Electronic signatures — no more printing, signing, and scanning!
Learn More About eFax Capabilities
Whether you want to fax a PDF or send a fax using Gmail, eFax has you covered. There are lots of cool things your eFax account is able to do. Learn more about your options when using eFax.