How to Send a Fax to Email for Free
Though sending a fax may seem like an outdated task in this modern age centered around email messages and text messaging, many individuals and offices still conduct business via fax. In addition to the traditional hard copy fax sending method, it is also possible to send a fax through the Internet via email. This can be done for free.
Before proceeding with the actual fax email process, you must first sign up for an account with a respected Internet fax service company. There are many to choose from and you will want to do a bit of research to see which ones offer more of your needs over others. These companies do charge a monthly fee that varies - from $10 to $50 per month - depending on how many faxes you would like to be allotted per month. This system is similar to a minutes plan for cellular phone service. Regardless, most of these companies will also offer a free trial period, likely the first month, during which time you can use their service free of charge.
Some of the most popular companies to try include:
- FaxitNice
- MetroFax
- Fax1
- MaxEmail
- GreenFax
- SRFax
- FlatRateFax
- eFax
- RapidFax
- FaxAge
- fax.com
- SmartFax
- FaxFreedom
- RingCentral
Instructions:
- Sign yourself up for a free trial membership with your preferred Internet fax company.
- Record the Internet fax number that will be given to you. Though you need this number send the actual fax (since you won't be needing a phone line with your existing internet), it will be the number that people can use to send you faxes.
- Follow the set of instructions given by your chosen Internet fax company. This will likely entail sending an email to a provided email address that includes the fax number of your recipient and the name of your fax service company (ex. 18888675309@internet-fax-company.com). Include any text and/or attachments that you want to send to your recipient's fax.
- Hit send on the email. The Internet fax company will convert your message into a paper message that will be sent to your recipient's fax machine.