How to Send a Fax from iPhone 16 Pro Max in 2026

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's most powerful iPhone — and with TigerFax, it's also the most capable mobile fax device available.

iPhone 16 Pro Max advantages for faxing:

  • LiDAR scanner
  • 48MP ProRAW camera
  • 6.9-inch display for detailed document review
  • Titanium build

What you'll need

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 Pro Max: Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Download TigerFax

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

    💡 Tip: The iPhone 16 Pro Max's LiDAR scanner combined with its 48MP camera produces the sharpest document scans of any iPhone. For legal or medical documents where legibility is critical, this combination is unmatched.

  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 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max's LiDAR scanner combined with its 48MP camera produces the sharpest document scans of any iPhone. For legal or medical documents where legibility is critical, this combination is unmatched.

🔵 LiDAR Scanner Advantage

Your iPhone 16 Pro Max'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.

Uploading Files on iPhone 16 Pro Max

The 6.9-inch display makes the Files app feel almost like a tablet experience, making it easy to navigate and select documents for 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 iPhone 16 Pro Max 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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