How to Fax From Your Phone (iPhone or Android)
Safari or Chrome · No fax app download · Pay per fax
Search trends show lots of people look for fax from phone, fax from iPhone, or a fax app — often because they're away from a desk and need to send one form or packet. FaxSmile runs in your mobile browser, so you don't install another app, create an account, or commit to a monthly fax service just to send a fax once.
Why browser-based fax fits mobile
Many "fax apps" want a subscription, push notifications, and storage access. Opening faxsmile.com/send in Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android) keeps things simple: upload your PDF, enter the fax number, pay for that send only — same flow as on a laptop.
How to Fax From iPhone
- Open Safari and go to faxsmile.com/send.
- Make sure you have a PDF (or TIFF) of what you need to fax — see the next section if you only have a photo or paper.
- Tap the upload area and choose Browse or Photo Library depending on where the file lives. iOS may offer Files, iCloud Drive, or recent downloads.
- Enter the recipient's US fax number, review the price, complete payment in the secure checkout, then watch the status update on the same page.
Tip: If you searched specifically for how to fax from iPhone, the only "extra" step is usually turning your document into a PDF — scanning with Notes is the fastest way for paper forms.
How to Fax From Android
- Open Chrome (or Firefox) and go to faxsmile.com/send.
- Tap upload and pick your PDF from Files, Downloads, or Google Drive.
- Enter the fax number, pay for this send only, and stay on the page until you see delivered (or a clear failure message — you are not charged if delivery fails after retries).
Getting a PDF on Your Phone
FaxSmile accepts PDF and TIFF. On mobile, PDF is the usual format.
Scan paper with iPhone (Notes)
Open Notes → new note → camera → Scan Documents. Save the scan, tap share → Save to Files as PDF, then upload that file on FaxSmile.
Scan paper with Android (Google Drive)
In the Drive app, tap + → Scan. Save the PDF, then select it from Drive or Downloads when you upload on FaxSmile.
Email or messages
If someone emailed you a PDF, open the attachment and use Share → Save to Files (iPhone) or download it, then upload from the browser.
For more desktop-oriented options, see our general guide How to Send a Fax Online.
Sending the Fax in the Browser
The steps match the desktop experience — intentionally — so you're not learning a different "mobile app" UI:
- Upload PDF → enter fax number → review total → pay in Stripe's checkout (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Amazon Pay when shown)
- Stay on the tab until delivery completes; switching away usually fine, but don't force-close the browser mid-send
- Use a stable Wi‑Fi or cell data connection for large files (keep PDFs reasonably sized)
FAQ
Do I need a fax app from the App Store or Play Store?
No. FaxSmile is a website you use in the browser. That avoids extra installs and many of the subscription-heavy fax apps in the store.
Can I fax a photo from my camera roll?
You need to convert it to PDF first (Notes scan on iPhone, or Drive scan on Android, or a small PDF export from a photo app). FaxSmile accepts PDF and TIFF.
Do I need an account?
No account is required — same as on desktop.