Fax from Your Android Device in Chrome
Open bestfax.com in Chrome, upload your document or take a photo, enter the fax number, and send. Works on any Android phone or tablet.
Quick Answer
You can send a fax from an Android phone or tablet without installing an app. Open Chrome, go to an online fax service like bestfax.com, upload a document or take a photo, enter the recipient's fax number, and send. Works on all Android devices with a browser.
Works in Chrome
Best Fax runs entirely in Chrome on your Android device. No app to install from Google Play — just visit bestfax.com and start faxing immediately.
Camera Scan
Use your Android camera to photograph paper documents and fax them instantly. Best Fax handles all image-to-fax conversion for clear, readable output.
Google Drive Integration
Upload documents directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or your device's file manager through Chrome's file picker. Access all your cloud files.
Works on Any Android
Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, Sony — Best Fax works on any Android device with Chrome or a modern browser.
Mobile PDF Editor
Edit, annotate, and sign documents on your Android device before faxing. Add text, draw signatures, and highlight areas right in your browser.
Contact Sync
Your saved Best Fax contacts are available on every device. Save a fax number on your computer and access it from your Android phone.
How It Works
Open Chrome on Your Android
Navigate to bestfax.com on your Android phone or tablet. The site detects your device and shows a mobile-optimized interface. Also works in Firefox, Edge, or Samsung Internet.
Upload or Photograph Your Document
Tap the upload area to choose a file from your device storage, Google Drive, or another app. Or select 'Camera' to photograph a paper document for faxing.
Enter the Number and Send
Enter the recipient's fax number with area code, or choose from saved contacts. Tap 'Send' and receive delivery confirmation when your fax is delivered.
Why Fax from Android Without an App?
Google Play fax apps are often bloated with ads, require invasive permissions (contacts, phone, storage), and charge premium prices per page. Many have subscription tiers that auto-renew at rates higher than what they advertise. Best Fax is a clean, ad-free web experience that works in your browser. No permissions needed beyond what your browser already has. No background processes draining your battery. No storage space consumed. When you're done faxing, close the tab.
Using Your Android Camera as a Scanner
Don't have a scanner? Your Android camera works just as well for faxing. Point your phone camera at a document, take a photo, and upload it to Best Fax. For best results: place the document on a flat, dark surface for contrast, ensure even lighting without shadows, hold your phone directly above the document rather than at an angle, and take one photo per page for multi-page documents. Best Fax automatically enhances contrast and converts the image to fax format.
Supported Android Devices
Best Fax works on any Android phone or tablet running Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet, or any other modern browser. This covers virtually every Android device sold in the last six years, including Samsung Galaxy S and A series, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola Moto, Xiaomi, Sony Xperia, LG, and more. If your device can browse the web, it can send faxes through Best Fax.
Android Faxing for Business
For business users, Android faxing through Best Fax means your team can send faxes from any company-issued or personal Android device without installing managed apps. Field workers, remote employees, and traveling staff can fax signed documents, photos, and reports from wherever they are. Since Best Fax is browser-based, it works within most mobile device management (MDM) policies without special configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install an app from Google Play?
No. Best Fax is a web application that works in Chrome or any modern browser on your Android device. No installation, no permissions, no storage consumed.
Which Android devices are supported?
Any Android phone or tablet running Android 8.0 or later with a modern browser. Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, and all other major brands are supported.
Can I fax a picture from my gallery?
Yes. You can upload any image from your phone's gallery, Google Photos, or cloud storage service and fax it directly. Best Fax converts the image to fax format automatically.
Does it work on Android tablets?
Yes. Best Fax works on Android tablets in Chrome or any browser. The interface adapts to the larger screen for a comfortable editing and faxing experience.
How much data does it use?
Very little. Uploading a typical document uses about 1-5 MB of data, comparable to loading a few web pages. It works fine on Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Can I use it with Samsung Internet browser?
Yes. Best Fax works in Samsung Internet, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and any other modern browser on Android devices.
Fax from your Android right now
Open bestfax.com in Chrome, upload your document, and send. No app, no hassle.