How to Send a Fax from iPhone 16 in 2026

Your iPhone 16 is more than a smartphone — with TigerFax installed, it's a portable fax machine that fits in your pocket.

iPhone 16 advantages for faxing:

  • 48MP Fusion camera for ultra-sharp document scans
  • A18 chip for instant processing
  • Camera Control button for hands-free scanning

What you'll need

  • iPhone 16 running iOS 18
  • 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 iPhone 16: Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Download TigerFax

    Search for "TigerFax" in the App Store on your iPhone 16 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 iPhone 16's camera, or tap the upload icon to import a PDF, JPG, or PNG from Files, Photos, or iCloud Drive.

    💡 Tip: The iPhone 16's 48MP main camera captures document text at exceptional resolution. Use the Camera Control button on the side to trigger a scan hands-free — perfect when you need both hands to hold a document flat.

  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 iPhone 16

The iPhone 16's 48MP main camera captures document text at exceptional resolution. Use the Camera Control button on the side to trigger a scan hands-free — perfect when you need both hands to hold a document flat.

Uploading Files on iPhone 16

iOS 18 on iPhone 16 supports enhanced Files app integration. You can import documents from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any connected storage directly into TigerFax.

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 iPhone 16 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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