How to Convert FAX to RGB — Quick & Free
Fast, instant FAX to RGB conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .fax file and get .rgb in seconds.
Batch Settings
In der Welt der technischen Dokumentation und Archivierung ist die präzise Darstellung von Bildinformationen entscheidend. Oftmals liegen wichtige Unterlagen noch im FAX-Format vor, das zwar funktional war, aber in puncto Farbgenauigkeit und digitaler Weiterverarbeitung an seine Grenzen stößt. Um diese Daten nahtlos in moderne Workflows zu integrieren und für Anwendungen wie CAD oder hochwertige Druckvorlagen nutzbar zu machen, ist eine Konvertierung in das RGB-Farbmodell unerlässlich. Wir bieten Ihnen eine spezialisierte Lösung, die Ihre FAX-Dateien nicht nur umwandelt, sondern dabei auch die Integrität der Originalinformationen wahrt und für eine optimale Darstellung in digitalen Umgebungen sorgt. Verlassen Sie sich auf eine sichere und effiziente Umwandlung, die den hohen Anforderungen deutscher, österreichischer und schweizerischer Unternehmen gerecht wird.
- Digitalisierung von Bauplänen für CAD-Systeme
- Archivierung historischer Dokumente für den Zugriff in modernen Datenbanken
- Vorbereitung von technischen Zeichnungen für den Farbdruck
In Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz ist die Einhaltung der DSGVO bei der Verarbeitung und Archivierung von Unternehmensdaten, auch bei Konvertierungen, von höchster Relevanz. Unsere Lösung gewährleistet, dass Ihre Daten während des Konvertierungsprozesses sicher und gemäß den regionalen Datenschutzstandards behandelt werden.
About FAX to RGB Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert FAX to RGB online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .fax file to CocoConvert, pick RGB as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. FAX is a widely used file format. RGB is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your FAX file is decoded and re-encoded as RGB. Converting FAX to RGB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert FAX to RGB
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1. Upload FAX
Drop your .fax file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select RGB
Choose .rgb from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .rgb file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert FAX to RGB
Your FAX file is decoded and re-encoded as RGB.
Your FAX file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in RGB format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
FAX
.fax file
| Extension | .fax |
| MIME Type | image/g3fax |
| Category | Image |
RGB
.rgb file
| Extension | .rgb |
| MIME Type | image/x-rgb |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert FAX to RGB?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a RGB file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FAX to RGB conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free FAX to RGB conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is FAX to RGB conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded FAX file and the converted RGB file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting FAX to RGB lose quality?
Converting FAX to RGB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert RGB back to FAX?
Yes, CocoConvert supports RGB to FAX conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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