How to open FAX files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open FAX file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate FAX files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
FAX File Extension
- File type Fax Document
- File developer N/A
- File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) FAX file?
The FAX (Fax Document) file format is a widely used document file format for exchanging documents between different fax machines or computers. It is the standard method for document transmission over telephone lines. The file contains one page of text or an image, and the most common file extension is .fax. The most common way of sending a fax file is through the "store and forward" mechanism, in which the file is first encoded into a format compatible with the fax machine, and then sent directly to its destination.
When a fax document is received, it is displayed in its original format. The most popular viewers for this type of files are Windows Photo Viewer and Apple Quick Viewer. However, more advanced programs for viewing and converting FAX documents are also available. Most text editors can also open and edit FAX documents.
How to open FAX file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .FAX files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports FAX files
In order to open FAX file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with FAX extension.
Programs that can open FAX files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, FAX files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on FAX files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to FAX files.
Step 2. Associate given software with FAX files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting FAX files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with FAX files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open FAX files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open FAX files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to FAX files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the FAX file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with FAX extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the FAX file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the FAX file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on FAX files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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