How to Send a Letter Online

Send a real physical letter online without an account, printer, envelope, stamps, or trip to the post office. Type a letter or upload a document and MappyMail handles the physical mailing.

At a glance

If you're wondering how to send a letter online, MappyMail lets you enter a mailing address—or click the map if you only know the physical location—then type a letter or upload a PDF or picture, choose your mailing options, review, and send a real physical letter without using your own printer, envelope, or stamps.

Send a Letter Online

Step by step

  1. 1

    Choose the Destination

    Know the mailing address? Enter it directly. Know the physical location instead? Find it and click the map, then review the mailing destination.

  2. 2

    Draft a Letter

    Type your letter in MappyMail or upload a supported document or image.

  3. 3

    Choose Options

    Select the available mailing options that fit your letter.

  4. 4

    Review & Pay

    Review the destination, every page, selected options, and total price, then complete checkout.

After checkout, MappyMail handles physical preparation and mailing.

Send a Real Letter Online in Minutes

Send a real physical letter online in minutes. No account, printer, envelope, stamps, or trip to the post office required.

MappyMail prepares and sends a real physical letter through USPS. It is not an email service, electronic file-sharing service, or package-shipping service.

Type a Letter or Upload a Document

Write your message in MappyMail or upload a one-page or multi-page PDF, or a PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF image. You can upload a PDF or document online and have it sent as physical mail.

If you need to turn physical paper into a PDF first, use the related phone or laptop scanning guide below.

Know the Address or Only the Location?

Know the mailing address? Enter it.

Don't know the mailing address or recipient's name? Find the physical location and click the map. Review the mailing address returned for that location and add unit details when needed. The recipient's name is not required for the location-based workflow.

Use MappyMail From a Phone or Computer

You can use MappyMail online from a phone, iPhone, Android phone, laptop, computer, Windows PC, or Mac. For device-specific instructions, see the related Phone and Laptop guides below.

When MappyMail may not be the right choice

MappyMail focuses on sending one-to-one physical letters. Another service may be a better fit for bulk mail, mass marketing, packages, original physical items, or same-day electronic delivery.

Important limitations

  • MappyMail sends paper documents, not packages or original physical items.
  • Available destinations and mailing options are shown during the workflow.
  • Delivery dates are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Common questions

How can I send a physical letter online?

Enter the mailing address or click the map, type your letter or upload a supported document or image, choose your mailing options, review the letter, and complete checkout online. MappyMail prepares and sends the physical letter.

Do I need a printer, envelope, or stamps?

No. MappyMail handles printing, envelope preparation, postage, and physical mailing.

Do I need an account to send a letter with MappyMail?

No. A MappyMail account is not required for a one-time letter.

Can I upload a PDF or document and have it mailed?

Yes. MappyMail accepts one-page or multi-page PDFs, plus PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF images. Supported images are converted for printing during the upload workflow.

Can I send a letter online without going to the post office?

Yes. You can choose the destination, type or upload the letter, select your mailing options, review it, and complete checkout online. MappyMail handles the physical mailing process.

Can I send a USPS letter online?

Yes. You complete the mailing workflow online, and MappyMail prepares and sends the physical letter through USPS. MappyMail is not part of USPS.

What if I don't know the mailing address?

If you know the physical location, find it and click the map. Review the mailing address returned for that destination and add any needed unit details. The recipient's name is not required for this location-based workflow.

Can I send a letter online from my phone or computer?

Yes. MappyMail works online from a phone or computer. For device-specific instructions, use the related Phone or Laptop guide.

Does MappyMail send email or physical mail?

MappyMail prepares and sends real physical postal letters. The recipient receives a paper letter, not an email or electronic file.

Can I send snail mail online?

Yes. You complete the process online, while the recipient receives a real physical letter through the postal mail.

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