FAX File
Did your computer fail to open a FAX file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .FAX files.
What is a FAX file?
Files that contain the .fax file extension are most commonly associated with digital fax files. In the past, users had to use actual fax machine devices to send and receive faxes. With newer Internet technology, users can now send faxes using their computers and an Internet connection.
When a user receives a digital fax, the fax file is saved to the user's hard drive with the .fax file extension. Some faxing applications will also save copies of a user's sent faxes with the .fax file suffix.
The FAX file format conforms to the ITU-T recommendations T.30 and T.4. FAX files are usually saved in TIFF format. When the file is opened the user can see the actual fax image that was sent to them via the digital FAX software.
Suggest another file format using extension FAX
While we know of one file format using the .FAX file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .FAX file.
Various FAX file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of FAX files. Remember, different programs may use FAX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop | User submitted |
 | PrintMaster | User submitted |
 | Ulead Photo Explorer | User submitted |
 | PrintMaster Gold | User submitted |
 | Ulead Instant Viewer | User submitted |
 | Photomania Deluxe | User submitted |
 | desktop | User submitted |
 | ABViewer | User submitted |
 | Procomm Plus Fax Viewer | User submitted |
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