How to Send a Fax from iPad Pro in 2026

With a 13-inch display and LiDAR-assisted scanning, the iPad Pro gives you a desktop-like faxing experience.

iPad Pro advantages for faxing:

  • LiDAR scanner
  • M4 chip
  • 11 or 13-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Apple Pencil Pro support
  • Stage Manager

What you'll need

  • iPad Pro running iPadOS 17+
  • 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 Pro: Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Download TigerFax

    Search for "TigerFax" in the App Store on your iPad Pro 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 Pro's camera, or tap the upload icon to import a PDF, JPG, or PNG from Files, Photos, or iCloud Drive.

    💡 Tip: The iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner makes document edge detection nearly instantaneous. For multi-page documents, TigerFax can automatically detect each page as you scan, making batch faxing faster than ever.

  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 Pro

The iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner makes document edge detection nearly instantaneous. For multi-page documents, TigerFax can automatically detect each page as you scan, making batch faxing faster than ever.

🔵 LiDAR Scanner Advantage

Your iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner detects document edges instantly, even in low light. TigerFax uses this to automatically crop and straighten your scan — no manual adjustment needed. This is especially useful for multi-page documents and documents on patterned surfaces.

iPad-Specific Tips

Stage Manager on iPad Pro lets you run TigerFax in a resizable window alongside Files, Mail, or other apps. You can drag and drop documents directly from Files into TigerFax.

iPadOS 17 on iPad Pro supports Apple Pencil hover detection, which can be used to annotate documents before faxing.

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 Pro 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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