Convert FAX to SFW

Convert your FAX files to SFW format for free. Drag and drop your file or click to select it.

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Source format(.fax, .g3…)

Target format(.jpg)

Accepted files :.fax.g3.g4

Drop your files here

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Max 25 MB · FAX only

Why convert FAX to SFW?

Fast

Your file is converted in under 30 seconds in our cloud.

Secure

Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.

Quality preserved

Maximum quality preserved during conversion.

About the FAX format

FAX — Group 3/4 Fax Image

FAX is a generic extension used for raw CCITT Group 3 or Group 4 fax image data files. These files contain compressed monochrome page scans as transmitted by fax machines, and are typically converted to TIFF or PDF for archival and viewing.

Common uses

Fax document archiving and recovery
Converting raw fax streams to viewable formats
Legal and business fax record keeping
Processing fax server received files

About the SFW format

SFW — Seattle Film Works

SFW is a proprietary image format used by Seattle Film Works (later PhotoWorks), a film processing service that offered digital images on floppy disks. These files are legacy digital scans from the 1990s when SFW was one of the first mass-market film digitization services.

Common uses

Recovering Seattle Film Works digital photo scans
Converting 1990s SFW disk photos to modern formats
Legacy film scan archiving
Historical family and event photo recovery

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert FAX to SFW?

Upload your FAX file above, choose SFW as the output format, then click Convert. Your SFW file is ready to download in seconds — nothing to install, and it works in your browser.

Is the conversion free?

Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.

What is the maximum file size?

Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.

How long are my files kept?

Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.

What formats are supported?

We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.

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