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How to send a fax from Google Drive

To send a fax from Google Drive, open faxend.com/send and use the file picker to select your Drive file directly, or download the file to your device and re-upload to Faxend. Drive integration works on web (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox) and mobile (iOS, Android Drive apps). $9.99 per fax with no subscription.

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Why fax from Google Drive

  • Documents already in Drive don't need re-uploading from local storage
  • Cross-device access (PC, phone, tablet)
  • Built-in document scanner saves directly to Drive
  • Google Docs/Sheets export to PDF for fax-ready format
  • Workspace integration for team sharing before fax

Two ways to fax Drive files

Option 1: Download then upload

  1. Open Drive, find your file
  2. Right-click, "Download" (Drive converts Google Docs to PDF automatically)
  3. Open faxend.com/send
  4. Upload the downloaded PDF

Option 2: Direct file picker (where supported)

  1. Open faxend.com/send
  2. Click "Upload File"
  3. If your browser supports Drive integration (Chrome on desktop and Android), Drive appears in the file picker
  4. Select directly from Drive

Fax Drive files in 60 seconds

Download or direct-upload from Drive. $9.99 per fax, no subscription.

Open Faxend

Fastest option: Faxend for Chrome

On a computer, Faxend for Chrome keeps the fax form in a side panel beside Drive. Download the file as a PDF (Docs, Sheets and Slides export to PDF), drop it into the panel, enter the fax number and pay with Stripe without leaving the Drive tab. A PDF you open in its own Chrome tab can be sent as the original file with "Fax this page". Get Faxend for Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.

Step-by-step

1

Open Google Drive

drive.google.com or Drive app on phone.

2

Find the file

If it's a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide, you'll need to download as PDF.

3

Download as PDF

Right-click, Download (Doc, Sheet, Slides convert automatically). Or for PDFs, just download.

4

Open faxend.com/send

In the same browser.

5

Upload the PDF

Drag-drop or browse to select.

6

Send and confirm

Enter recipient, pay $9.99, save confirmation.

Drive-specific tips

  • Drive scanner: Mobile Drive app has built-in document scanner (tap +, Scan)
  • Convert Google Docs to PDF: File, Download, PDF Document
  • Multi-file PDFs: Combine multiple Drive files into one PDF using Smallpdf or ILovePDF before fax
  • Workspace sharing: Share the Drive file with collaborators before fax for review
  • Version history: Drive keeps version history; download the right version before fax

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Frequently asked questions

Can I fax a Google Drive file?
Yes. Download the Drive file as PDF, then upload to faxend.com/send. For Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, the Download option converts to PDF automatically. For PDFs already in Drive, just download.
Can I fax directly from Google Drive without downloading?
On Chrome desktop and Android, Drive appears in the file picker when uploading to Faxend. You can select Drive files directly without downloading first. Other browsers require download-then-upload.
How do I convert Google Docs to PDF for fax?
Open the Google Doc. File menu, Download, PDF Document. The Doc downloads as PDF to your device. Upload that PDF to Faxend.
Can I fax a Google Sheet?
Yes. Download as PDF (File, Download, PDF). Note: large Sheets may not paginate well as PDF; consider exporting only the relevant range or using print preview to set page breaks first.
Can I fax from the Drive mobile app?
Yes. Open the Drive app, tap the file, tap Download or Send/Share. Save to Files (iOS) or Downloads (Android), then upload to Faxend at faxend.com/send.
Does Drive's document scanner work for faxing?
Yes. Open Drive app, tap + (plus), Scan. The phone camera scans paper documents. Save the scan to Drive, then download as PDF and upload to Faxend.
Is faxing Drive files secure?
Yes. Google Drive uses TLS for download. Faxend uses TLS 1.3 for upload and T.38 secure protocol for transmission. The full chain is encrypted.
Can I fax a Drive file shared with me?
Yes, if you have view or download permission. Right-click, Download, then upload to Faxend. If you only have view permission and the owner restricted download, ask the owner to share with download access.
How do I combine multiple Drive files into one fax?
Download each file as PDF, then combine using Preview (Mac), Smallpdf, or ILovePDF online tools. Upload the combined PDF to Faxend. This sends all documents in one transmission.
Does Faxend have a Google Drive add-on?
Faxend does not have an official Drive add-on. The web app at faxend.com/send works in any browser; Drive files are accessed via download or browser file picker.
Can I send a fax from Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs)?
Yes, by saving the document as PDF and uploading to Faxend. Workspace itself does not include native fax, but Faxend works in your browser.
What about file size limits from Drive?
Faxend supports PDFs up to 7 MB raw upload. Most Drive PDFs fit easily. For larger files, compress using Drive's compression or Smallpdf before upload.

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