FAX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .fax
MIME Type image/fax
File Type Fax Document
Primary Usage Storing scanned documents and fax transmissions
Compression Yes, generally CCITT Group 3 or 4
Color Support Monochrome (black and white)
Resolution Typically 204x98 or 204x196 DPI (dots per inch) for standard fax
Multi-Page Support Yes
Editable No, generally considered a final format
Associated Applications Fax software, document viewing software, image processing applications
Encryption Support No, not natively but can be transmitted over secure channels
Transmission Speed Dependent on the fax machine and connection, commonly up to 33.6 Kbps
File Origin Scanned physical document or electronically generated document
Creator Varies, depending on the scanning device or software used to generate the fax document
Common Users Businesses, government institutions, healthcare facilities, legal settings
File Conversion Can be converted to PDF, TIFF, and other image formats
Accessibility Viewable on various platforms with appropriate software, but editing is limited
Security Features Can be transmitted over secure fax lines, but file itself does not contain intrinsic security features
Interoperability High with fax machines and software that support the standard fax formats
Historical Context Has been a widely used method for document transmission since its invention, though usage is declining with digital alternatives
Advantages Widely accepted legal document format, easy to use and transmit over established fax networks
Disadvantages Limited resolution and color support, requires fax hardware or software