How to Fax a Photo Online
Have a JPG, PNG, or phone photo you need to fax? Upload it directly to OneFaxNow — no PDF conversion needed. Your photo is automatically optimized for fax quality at 300 DPI.
What you'll need
Photo file
JPG, PNG, or TIFF image
Any device
Phone, tablet, or computer
Fax number
U.S. or Canada number
Payment
Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
Fax a photo in under 5 minutes
Go to OneFaxNow.com
Open your browser on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — and visit OneFaxNow.com. Tap or click "Send a Fax" to open the fax form. No account creation, no sign-up — you go straight to uploading.
Upload your photo
Tap "Choose Files" and select the JPG or PNG photo from your camera roll, downloads folder, or cloud storage. OneFaxNow accepts photo files directly — no need to convert to PDF first.
- JPG / JPEG — photos from any camera or phone
- PNG — screenshots and edited images
- TIFF — high-quality scans
iPhone users: If your photo is in HEIC format (iPhone's default), it won't upload on the web. Save as JPG first, or use the OneFaxNow app which converts HEIC automatically. See the HEIC section below for details.
Enter the fax number and your email
Type the recipient's U.S. or Canada fax number. The form auto-formats as you type — just enter the digits.
Enter your email address to receive a delivery confirmation when the fax goes through.
Optional: toggle "Add Cover Page" to include sender and recipient details and a message on the first page of your fax.
Pay and send
Review your fax details — number, page count, and price — then tap "Pay & Send". Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit/debit card.
Pay-on-success guarantee: Your payment is authorized but not charged until the fax is delivered. If the fax fails after 3 automatic retries, the authorization is released and you are never charged.
Track your delivery
After payment, you'll see a live status page that updates in real time: Sending → Delivered.
- Watch transmission progress live on any device
- Automatic retries if the line is busy (up to 3 attempts)
- Email confirmation when delivery is complete
Photo quality tips for clear faxes
Fax machines reproduce images at lower resolution than your screen. Follow these tips to make sure your faxed photo is readable.
Shoot in portrait
Fax paper is 8.5 x 11 inches in portrait layout. A vertical photo fills the page. Landscape photos get scaled down, making text smaller.
Use even lighting
Avoid shadows and direct flash. Natural daylight or even overhead lighting produces the clearest results. Shadows hide text and create dark spots.
Shoot from directly above
Hold your phone parallel to the document and photograph from directly above. Angled shots distort text and make edges unreadable.
Crop to fill the frame
Remove the background so the document fills the entire photo. Less background means more space for the actual content on the fax page.
Check sharpness first
Pinch to zoom on your photo before uploading. If text is blurry at full zoom, retake the photo. Blurry photos produce unreadable faxes.
Use a document scanner
The Notes app (iPhone) or Google Drive (Android) can scan documents with auto-straightening and contrast enhancement for better fax results.
Common photo faxing scenarios
Photo of a document (contract, form, receipt)
Use your phone's document scanner mode for auto-crop and contrast enhancement. If not available, photograph flat on a table in good lighting. OneFaxNow handles the conversion to fax format automatically.
Photo of an ID, driver's license, or passport
Place the ID on a dark, flat surface and photograph from directly above. A clear, well-lit photo of an ID is accepted the same as a scan. For small cards, crop close so the details are large enough to read at fax resolution.
Handwritten notes or a signature
Write with a dark pen on white paper for maximum contrast. Photograph in good light with no shadows. The high-contrast combination produces the clearest fax result.
An actual photograph (not a document)
Fax machines reproduce images at much lower resolution than a screen. Expect some quality loss — faxes are grayscale, so color information is not transmitted. If detail matters, mention this limitation to the recipient.
Multiple photos as one fax
Upload all photos at once — OneFaxNow merges them into a single multi-page fax in the order you add them. Up to 15 files per fax, 50 pages total. Each photo becomes one page.
iPhone users: HEIC photo format
iPhones save photos in HEIC format by default. HEIC is not supported by most web-based fax services, including OneFaxNow's web version. Here are your options:
Use the mobile app
The OneFaxNow app for iOS and Android converts HEIC photos automatically. Upload directly from your camera roll.
RecommendedChange camera settings
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select "Most Compatible". Future photos will be saved as JPG instead of HEIC.
Convert before uploading
Open the photo in the Files app, tap Share, and save as a JPG copy. Some third-party apps also offer batch HEIC-to-JPG conversion.
Supported file formats
| Format | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JPG / JPEG | Most common photo format. Fully supported. | |
| PNG | Screenshots and edited images. Fully supported. | |
| TIFF / TIF | High-quality scans. Fully supported. | |
| Documents and exported scans. See How to Fax a PDF. | ||
| DOCX | Microsoft Word documents. | |
| TXT | Plain text files. | |
| HEIC / HEIF | Not supported on web. Use the mobile app or convert to JPG. | |
| GIF / BMP / WebP | Not supported. Save as JPG or PNG instead. |
Simple pricing
Lite
1-10 pages
$3.50
$3.99 via iOS app
HIPAA add-on: +$3
Standard
11-50 pages
$5.00
$5.99 via iOS app
HIPAA add-on: +$5
Pay only on successful delivery. Authorization released on failure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fax a photo instead of a PDF?
Yes. OneFaxNow accepts JPG and PNG photo files directly. Upload your photo and the service automatically converts it to a fax-compatible format at 300 DPI. No need to convert to PDF first.
Will a photo of a document look okay as a fax?
Yes, as long as the photo is clear, well-lit, and shows the full document. Use your phone's document scanner mode for the best results — it auto-straightens and adjusts contrast. Avoid shadows and angled shots.
Can I fax a photo from my iPhone?
Yes. On Safari, go to OneFaxNow.com and upload a JPG or PNG from your camera roll. HEIC photos (iPhone's default format) are not supported on the web — either change your iPhone camera to "Most Compatible" in Settings, or download the OneFaxNow app which converts HEIC automatically.
What about HEIC photos from my iPhone?
HEIC files are not supported on the web. Use the OneFaxNow mobile app (converts HEIC automatically), change your iPhone camera settings to "Most Compatible" for JPG output, or convert the photo to JPG before uploading.
What resolution should my photo be for faxing?
OneFaxNow automatically optimizes your photo to 300 DPI for the best fax quality. A modern smartphone photo (12+ megapixels) provides more than enough resolution. No manual adjustment needed.
Should I take the photo in portrait or landscape?
Use portrait (vertical) orientation when photographing documents for fax. Fax paper is 8.5 x 11 inches in portrait layout. A landscape photo may be scaled down to fit, making text smaller.
Can I fax multiple photos at once?
Yes. Upload up to 15 photos per fax (50 pages total). OneFaxNow sends them as a single multi-page fax in the order you add them. Each photo becomes one page.
How much does it cost to fax a photo?
The same as any fax: $3.50 for 1-10 pages or $5.00 for 11-50 pages on the web ($3.99 / $5.99 via the iOS app). HIPAA add-on available for medical documents. You only pay on successful delivery.
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