File Extension Library


.FAX File Extension

  • Developer by: Now Software
  • Category: Page Layout Files

What are .FAX files and how to open them?

Can't open .FAX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FAX file.

What is a .FAX file extension?

.FAX file extension is created by Now Software. .FAX has been classified as Page Layout Files.

.FAX is Now Contact Fax Template

Fax template created by Now Contact, a program that organizes contact information and day-to-day activities; contains a print layout template for your fax document; pre-loaded options include "Fancy Fax," "Flower," "Simple Cover," and "Swoosh."

To create the FAX file, select Define → Print Templates → Faxes..., select the "+" button in the top-right, name the template, and click OK. You will then be able to edit the template layout and its dimensions. Click OK when you're finished.

When creating a new .NWP fax document, you can select a FAX template to work off of by choosing a template from the "Use Template" drop down menu.

To select the template you want to print from, select File → Print Templates..., choose your template from the "Template Type" drop down menu, and click OK.

List of all softwares that can open the Now Contact Fax Template
Windows
Now Contact
Mac
Now Contact
File Type 2 Fax Document
Category: Raster Image Files Format: Binary

Fax image from a fax received or created with fax software; most often saved in a .TIFF format, which is recognized by most image viewing programs.

List of all softwares that can open the Fax Document
Windows
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
Mac
Apple Preview

How to fix problems with .FAX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FAX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FAX file format
  2. You need to check the .FAX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)