Fax to email and email to fax

The nostalgic world of faxing!

Fax to Email and Email to Fax services allow you to send and receive faxes electronically, eliminating the need for a physical fax machine. Here's how they work:

Fax to Email:

  1. You sign up for a fax to email service, such as eFax, RingCentral, or MyFax.
  2. You receive a unique fax number, which is usually a virtual number that forwards incoming faxes to your email inbox.
  3. When someone sends a fax to your virtual fax number, the service receives the fax and converts it into a digital file (usually a PDF).
  4. The digital file is then sent to your email inbox as an attachment.

Email to Fax:

  1. You sign up for a fax to email service, as mentioned above.
  2. You compose an email with the fax number of the recipient in the "To" field.
  3. You attach the document you want to fax as a PDF or other supported file format.
  4. The service receives the email and converts the attachment into a fax signal.
  5. The fax signal is then transmitted to the recipient's fax machine, just like a traditional fax.

Benefits of Fax to Email and Email to Fax services:

  1. Convenience: No need to physically send or receive faxes.
  2. Cost-effective: No need to purchase a fax machine or pay for long-distance faxing.
  3. Environmentally friendly: Reduces paper waste and eliminates the need for physical fax machines.
  4. Flexibility: Send and receive faxes from anywhere with an internet connection.
  5. Security: Many services offer encryption and other security features to protect your faxes.

Some popular Fax to Email and Email to Fax services include:

  1. eFax
  2. RingCentral
  3. MyFax
  4. FaxZero
  5. HelloFax

Before choosing a service, consider the following factors:

  1. Pricing: Check the cost per page, monthly subscription fees, and any additional charges.
  2. Features: Look for services that offer features like fax forwarding, email-to-fax, and online fax management.
  3. Compatibility: Ensure the service is compatible with your email client and operating system.
  4. Customer support: Check the service's customer support options, such as phone, email, and online chat.
  5. Security: Verify the service's security measures, such as encryption and data storage policies.