Restore an Old Photo
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Upload a scan of an old photo. It comes back repaired, sharpened and twice the size, ready to reprint.
Free blank templatesHow to use the old photo restorer
- Scan the old photo at 600 DPI, or photograph it flat in daylight with no glare.
- Upload the scan.
- Sign in and press Restore the photo. It costs 40 coins.
- Download the repaired photo at twice the size and reprint it on Premium Canvas Prints.
Scan it well first
Scan the print at 600 DPI if you can, or photograph it flat in daylight with no glare. The restorer repairs scratches, fading and grain and then enlarges the result, so a better scan gives a much better print.
Restoration is one action: repair and enlarge together, priced as one.
Common questions
Questions about restore an old photo
How big can I print the restored photo?
The result is twice the size of your scan, up to 24 MP. A 600 DPI scan of a 4 x 6 print makes a sharp 8 x 12 print.
What kind of damage can it fix?
Fading, scratches, creases, grain and soft focus. It also rebuilds faces, which is usually what matters most in an old photograph.
Should I scan or photograph the original?
Scan it if you can, at 600 DPI. A phone photo works but brings its own blur and reflections.
What does it cost?
40 coins a photo. There is no free first run on this one.
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