MEF to FAX Converter

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Simple Three Steps

Converting MEF to FAX takes just three steps: upload, choose format, download. Anyone can do it in under a minute.

Secure Processing

Your uploaded MEF files are deleted immediately after conversion. FAX output is automatically removed from servers within 24 hours.

Quality Preserved

Mamiya RAW data from MEF is carefully processed to produce high-quality FAX output that preserves the original details.

How to convert MEF to FAX

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose fax or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your fax file right afterwards

About formats

MEF is the proprietary RAW image format used by Mamiya medium-format digital cameras, introduced with the Mamiya ZD in 2004 and continued through subsequent models including the DM series. MEF files capture the unprocessed output from Mamiya's large-area CCD sensors — typically 48x36mm or larger — at 16 bits per channel, preserving the full dynamic range and color depth of the medium-format sensor before any demosaicing, white balance, or tonal processing takes place. The format uses a TIFF-based container that stores the raw Bayer-pattern data alongside embedded JPEG previews and extensive EXIF metadata including Mamiya lens identification, shutter speed, aperture, and metering information. Mamiya (later reorganized as Mamiya Digital Imaging and eventually merged into Phase One's operations) has a legacy stretching back to 1940 in medium-format film photography, and the MEF format represents the digital continuation of that tradition. One advantage is the medium-format sensor's inherent imaging qualities: the larger sensor area captures more light per pixel, producing lower noise floors, smoother tonal gradations, and a shallower depth-of-field rendering that medium-format photographers value for portrait, fashion, and landscape work. RAW flexibility is another practical strength — MEF files processed in Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or dcraw allow photographers to apply modern demosaicing and noise reduction algorithms to these sensors, often extracting noticeably better results than the camera's original processing offered.
Developer: Mamiya
Initial release: 2004
FAX is a generic image file extension associated with facsimile transmission formats standardized by the ITU-T (formerly CCITT), with the underlying Group 3 compression standard ratified in 1980. FAX files typically contain monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image data compressed using the Modified Huffman (MH) encoding defined in ITU-T Recommendation T.4, which assigns variable-length codes to run lengths of consecutive white or black pixels along each scanline. The standard resolution for Group 3 fax is 204x98 dpi (normal mode) or 204x196 dpi (fine mode), reflecting the capabilities of thermal and laser fax machines of the era. FAX files encountered digitally are often raw Group 3 encoded bitstreams or TIFF wrappers with CCITT Group 3 compression (TIFF compression tag 3). The Group 3 encoding scheme is highly efficient for typical business documents — pages with mostly white space and black text — achieving compression ratios of 10:1 to 20:1 compared to uncompressed bitmaps. One advantage is universal fax system compatibility: Group 3 encoding is the mandatory baseline for all fax machines worldwide, meaning FAX files contain data in exactly the format transmitted over telephone lines, preserving the original fax data without transcoding losses. The format's role in business communications history provides another dimension — billions of fax transmissions using this encoding moved legal documents, medical records, and business correspondence for decades, and archived FAX files represent an important documentary record. FAX images can be viewed and converted using LibreOffice, ImageMagick, GIMP, and standard document management systems.
Developer: ITU-T
Initial release: 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MEF to FAX?

MEF files capture stunning medium format detail but need conversion to FAX for sharing, printing, or standard image workflows.

What opens FAX files?

FAX files can be opened with IrfanView, XnView, ImageMagick, and fax processing software.

Will the FAX output retain my photo quality?

The converter processes raw image data from MEF and produces a high-quality FAX — results look great for viewing and sharing.

Is batch conversion available for MEF to FAX?

Yes. You can upload many MEF files together and convert them all to FAX in a single session.

Are my MEF files safe during conversion?

Uploaded MEF files are deleted immediately after conversion. FAX outputs are automatically removed within 24 hours.

Is there a cost for converting MEF to FAX?

Convertio offers free conversions for standard use. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volume.