How to Send a Fax from iPad mini in 2026

Don't underestimate the iPad mini — its A15 chip and 12MP camera make it fully capable of scanning and faxing documents.

iPad mini advantages for faxing:

  • A15 Bionic chip
  • 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display
  • USB-C
  • Apple Pencil (2nd gen) support

What you'll need

  • iPad mini running iPadOS 15+
  • TigerFax app (free on the App Store)
  • The recipient's fax number
  • Your document (physical to scan, or a PDF/image file)

How to Fax from iPad mini: Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Download TigerFax

    Search for "TigerFax" in the App Store on your iPad mini and tap Get. The app is free to download and includes 3 free fax pages.

    💡 Tip: TigerFax requires iOS 15 or later.

  2. 2

    Create your account

    Open TigerFax and sign in with your Apple ID or create a free account with your email. No credit card required.

  3. 3

    Scan your document or upload a file

    Tap the camera icon to scan your document directly with your iPad mini's camera, or tap the upload icon to import a PDF, JPG, or PNG from Files, Photos, or iCloud Drive.

    💡 Tip: The iPad mini's 12MP rear camera is the same quality as the iPhone 13's. Hold it steady about 10 inches above the document for the best scan quality.

  4. 4

    Add a cover page (optional)

    Tap 'Cover Page' to add a professional cover page with To, From, Subject, and Message fields. Recommended for sensitive documents.

  5. 5

    Enter the recipient's fax number and send

    Type the recipient's fax number — include the area code for US numbers (e.g., 555-123-4567) or the country code for international faxes (e.g., +44 20 1234 5678). Tap Send and TigerFax will deliver your fax within 1–3 minutes.

    💡 Tip: You'll receive a delivery confirmation when your fax is successfully received.

Camera Scanning Tips for iPad mini

The iPad mini's 12MP rear camera is the same quality as the iPhone 13's. Hold it steady about 10 inches above the document for the best scan quality.

iPad-Specific Tips

The iPad mini supports the full iPadOS Files app. You can connect USB-C storage devices to import documents, or access iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

TigerFax Pricing

Free

$0

  • 3 free fax pages
  • Send to any fax number
  • Camera scanning
  • Cover pages

Pro

$14.99/mo

  • Unlimited fax pages
  • Dedicated US fax number
  • Receive faxes
  • Fax history

TigerFax transmits all faxes over encrypted connections. Your documents are never stored on third-party servers after transmission. All faxes are sent via the Sinch carrier network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — TigerFax is free to download on iPad mini and includes 3 free fax pages to get started. After that, you can buy page credits ($0.99/page) or upgrade to Pro for unlimited sending and a dedicated fax number.

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