FAX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Now Contact Fax Template
General Information
| Title | FAX File Extension |
| Extension | .fax |
| Full Form | Now Contact Fax Template |
| File Type | Template File |
| Developer | Now Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store fax templates |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate fax creation |
| Features | Pre-formatted, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Template-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Personal Management | Yes |
| Business Communication | Yes |
| Template Sharing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ncf, .template |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Now Contact |
Discontinued | Mac OS |
Type 2: Fax Document
General Information
| Title | FAX File Extension |
| Extension | .fax |
| Full Form | Fax Document |
| File Type | Raster Image File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | image/fax |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store fax images |
| Additional Functions | Facsimile transmission |
| Features | Black-white, Scanned document |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Low to medium |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Limited |
Use Cases
| Document Transmission | Yes |
| Business Communication | Yes |
| Legal Documents | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Interception risk |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure lines |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tiff, .pdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Fax and Scan |
Free | Windows |
 XnView |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |