How to Send a Fax from Your Mac
Apple removed built-in fax support in macOS Sierra. You do not need a fax modem, a phone line, or an account. Open your browser, upload a document, enter the fax number, and pay. Done in under five minutes.
What you'll need
Mac
MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Studio
Document
PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, or TXT
Fax number
U.S. or Canada number
Payment
Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
Step-by-step guide
Open OneFaxNow in your browser
Open Safari, Chrome, or any browser on your Mac and go to OneFaxNow.com. Click "Send a Fax" to open the fax form.
No account creation, no software to download — you go straight to uploading. This works on every Mac model: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
Upload your document
Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop files directly from Finder. You can upload:
- PDF — from iCloud Drive, Desktop, Downloads, or any Finder location
- DOCX — Word documents from Microsoft Word or Pages (export as DOCX)
- Images — JPG or PNG screenshots, scanned documents, or photos
- TXT / TIFF — plain text files or TIFF scans
Tip: Need to fax a Pages, Numbers, or Keynote file? Use File > Export to PDF first, then upload the PDF.
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, email, page count, and price — then click "Pay & Send".
Pay with Apple Pay via Touch ID on MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, or confirm with your iPhone on desktop Macs. You can also use a credit or debit card. Your payment is authorized but not charged until the fax is delivered successfully.
Pay-on-success guarantee: If the fax fails after 3 automatic retries, the authorization is released and you're 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 in your browser
- Automatic retries if the line is busy (up to 3 attempts)
- Email confirmation when delivery is complete
Why your Mac does not have a built-in fax option
Apple progressively removed fax capabilities from macOS over the past decade. If you have searched for a fax utility on your Mac and come up empty, you are not alone — it has been gone since 2016.
Built-in fax modem
Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and earlier supported the Apple USB Fax Modem. You could fax from the Print dialog with a phone line.
Apple modem dropped
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) removed compatibility with the Apple USB Fax Modem.
Fax drivers removed
macOS 10.12 (Sierra) dropped all built-in fax modem driver support. No fax utility exists in any macOS version since.
macOS Sonoma, Sequoia & Tahoe
No native fax capability. The only Apple-supported method is via a multifunction printer with fax hardware and a physical phone line. Browser-based online fax is the practical alternative for most Mac users.
What about multifunction printers? Apple still supports faxing via File > Print if you have a fax-capable multifunction printer connected and a physical phone line. However, most Mac users no longer have a landline, making this impractical for occasional one-time faxing.
Mac faxing tips
Drag and drop from Finder
You do not need to use the file picker. Drag files directly from a Finder window or your Desktop into the OneFaxNow upload area.
Print-to-PDF trick
Need to fax a Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document? Press Command+P, click "PDF" in the bottom-left, and choose "Save as PDF". Then upload the PDF to OneFaxNow.
Multiple files per fax
Upload up to 15 files per fax (50 pages total). OneFaxNow merges them into one transmission in the order you add them.
Medical or sensitive documents?
Toggle HIPAA mode before sending. You get encrypted transmission, automatic file deletion after delivery, a full audit trail, and an instant BAA.
Why OneFaxNow for Mac
Works in any Mac browser
Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc, or Edge. No app to install, no extension to add. The web app is fully responsive and optimized for macOS.
No subscription
Pay per fax, not per month. $3.50 for 1-10 pages. No recurring charges, no credit packs, no wallet deposits.
Under 5 minutes
Upload, fill in the number, pay, done. Most faxes are delivered within 60 seconds of sending.
Simple pricing
Lite
1-10 pages
$3.50
HIPAA add-on: +$3
Standard
11-50 pages
$5.00
HIPAA add-on: +$5
Pay only on successful delivery. Authorization released on failure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fax from my Mac without a fax machine?
Yes. Open Safari on your Mac, go to OneFaxNow.com, and send a fax directly from your browser. No fax machine, modem, or phone line required. Your fax is sent over the internet to the recipient's fax machine.
Does macOS still have a built-in fax feature?
Not in the traditional sense. Apple removed built-in fax modem support in macOS Sierra (2016). The only remaining Apple-supported fax method requires a multifunction printer with fax capability and a physical phone line. For everyone else, browser-based faxing through OneFaxNow is the modern alternative.
How much does it cost to fax from a Mac?
$3.50 for 1-10 pages, $5.00 for 11-50 pages. HIPAA add-on available for medical documents. You only pay on successful delivery — if the fax fails, your card is never charged.
Can I fax a PDF directly from my Mac?
Yes. Upload any PDF directly from Finder, iCloud Drive, or your Downloads folder. You can also use Command+P in any Mac app to print-to-PDF first, then upload the PDF to OneFaxNow. See our fax a PDF guide for more details.
Can I send a HIPAA-compliant fax from my Mac?
Yes. Toggle HIPAA mode before sending to get encrypted transmission, automatic file deletion after delivery, exportable audit logs, and an instant Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
Does Apple Pay work for faxing on Mac?
Yes. Safari supports Apple Pay via Touch ID on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, or via iPhone or Apple Watch confirmation on desktop Macs like iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
Ready to fax from your Mac?
Upload your document and send in under 5 minutes. No account, no subscription, no fax machine needed.