FAX File - opening and understanding

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.

How to open FAX files

You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension FAX for different purposes.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different FAX openers which you will find listed below.

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 viewers for this file format

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.

• Windows 10
• Mac 0
• Web 0

	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

We have not verified any software that we know for certain will work with FAX-files on Mac. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!

We have not verified any web services that we know for certain will work with FAX-files. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!