How to Convert Documents for Fax Compatibility

Converting from Microsoft Word

This is the most common scenario. It's very simple:

1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the File menu.
3. Choose "Save As" or "Export".
4. In the "File Format" or "Save as type" dropdown menu, select PDF.
5. Click "Save". You now have a high-quality PDF version of your document.

Converting from Google Docs

If you use Google Docs, conversion is just as easy:

1. Open your document in Google Docs.
2. Click on File > Download.
3. Select PDF Document (.pdf) from the list.
4. The file will download directly to your  computer.
Compare SSDs

Converting from Images (JPG, PNG)

If you have an image file, you can use your operating system's built-in print function.

On Windows:

1. Open the image in the Photos app.
2. Click the print icon (or Ctrl+P).
3. In the printer selection dropdown, choose "Microsoft Print to PDF".
4. Click "Print" and choose a location to save your new PDF file.

On Mac:

1. Open the image in the Preview app.
2. Go to the File menu and select "Export as PDF...".
3. Choose a name and location, and click "Save".
Earn a CS Degree

Combining Multiple Files

If you need to fax multiple documents or images as a single fax, you should combine them into one PDF first. You can use free online PDF merger tools or software like Adobe Acrobat.