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Extract text, run OCR scans, compare documents, and convert files securely in seconds.
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Guides & How-Tos
Practical help for faxing, OCR, e-signatures and more
How to Send a Fax Online Without a Fax Machine
A practical walkthrough of internet faxing: how it works, how to prepare your document, what to put on the cover page, and how to confirm delivery.
OCROCR Explained: Turning Scanned PDFs Into Searchable, Editable Text
What optical character recognition does, why results vary, and ten practical ways to get accurate text out of scans, photos and faxes.
E-SignatureAre Electronic Signatures Legally Valid? A Plain-English Guide
How electronic signatures are recognised under the US ESIGN Act and UETA, the EU's eIDAS regulation and India's IT Act, 2000 — plus the documents that still need ink.
Document CompareHow to Compare Two Versions of a Document and Catch Every Change
Why eyeballing redlines misses changes, how document comparison works, and a review workflow for contracts, policies and reports.
Data ExtractionExtracting Invoice Data From PDFs: A Guide for Small Businesses
Which fields to capture from supplier invoices, how automated extraction works, and the checks that keep your books accurate.
Privacy & SecurityHandling Sensitive Documents Online: A Privacy Checklist
What to check before you upload contracts, IDs, medical or financial paperwork to any online PDF tool, and how to reduce what you share.
Frequently asked questions
Is Free PDF FAX really free?+
Yes. The free Starter plan includes 3 AI document conversions per day (PDF to text, OCR and summaries), one free domestic fax page, and files up to 10 MB. Paid plans remove ads, lift the daily limit and add fax credits.
How do I send a fax online without a fax machine?+
Upload your PDF, enter the recipient's fax number in international format, and send. Our fax gateway dials the number and delivers an ordinary fax to the recipient's machine, then emails you a delivery receipt. Failed transmissions are refunded automatically.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to editable text?+
Yes. Our OCR (optical character recognition) reads the text in scanned pages and photos and returns it as searchable, editable text. For the best results, scan at 300 dpi and keep pages straight.
Are my files safe?+
Files are uploaded over encrypted HTTPS connections and automatically deleted from our servers within one hour of processing. We do not use your documents to train third-party AI models.
Are electronic signatures legally binding?+
In most countries, including the United States (ESIGN Act and UETA), the European Union (eIDAS) and India (IT Act, 2000), electronic signatures are legally valid for most everyday documents. Some documents, such as wills and property deeds, still need a handwritten signature.
Do I need to install any software?+
No. Every tool runs in your web browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.