How Photo Restoration Works?

A simple, secure, and fully online process to bring your old photos back to life.

No shipping. No complicated tools. Just upload and we handle the rest.

OVERVIEW

A simple process built for meaningful memories

Restoring old photos should feel easy and transparent.

Our process is designed to be:

Simple to start

Fully Online

Secure and Private

Handled with Professional Care

You upload. We review. We restore.

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Step 1 — Upload Your Photo

Select the photo you want restored.

You can upload:

  • old printed photos (scanned or photographed)
  • faded or damaged images
  • black & white or color photos
  • low-resolution digital copies

Once uploaded, your image is securely stored and placed in the review queue.

Step 2 — Choose Your Restoration Level

You can select the level of restoration based on your photo’s condition:

  • Light Restoration — minor cleanup, color correction, small fixes
  • Medium Restoration — scratches, fading, moderate damage
  • Advanced Restoration — heavy damage, tears, missing detail
  • Full Reconstruction — severe damage or partial image recovery

If you are unsure, you can proceed with your best estimate and adjust after review if needed.

Step 3 — Professional Review

After upload, your photo is carefully reviewed by a restoration specialist.

This review is used to:

  • assess the type and level of damage
  • identify what can be realistically restored
  • confirm the most suitable restoration level
  • estimate turnaround time

If a photo falls between two restoration levels, we will clearly outline the differences between the options and recommend the most appropriate direction based on your desired outcome.

In some cases, this may involve:

  • suggesting optional add-ons to achieve a more complete result, or
  • adjusting the scope of work to align with a lower restoration level if a simpler approach better fits your needs

You will always see the available options clearly before any restoration work begins, and the final decision remains yours.

Step 4 — Manual Restoration Work

Your photo is restored manually with attention to detail and visual accuracy.

Restoration may include:

  • scratch and dust removal
  • fading and color correction
  • facial detail reconstruction
  • background cleanup
  • damage repair and reconstruction

The goal is to restore the photo as naturally and accurately as possible.

Step 5 — Quality Review

Once restoration is completed, the original photo restoration is carefully reviewed for accuracy and consistency.

This includes checking:

  • detail accuracy
  • natural appearance
  • color balance and tone
  • overall visual quality

If small refinements are needed, they are completed before final delivery to ensure the result remains true to the original photo’s character.

Step 6 — Delivery

Your restored photo is delivered digitally in high resolution.

You will receive:

  • restored image file
  • optional before/after comparison
  • secure download access

No physical shipping is required.

TURNAROUND TIMES

Depending on complexity and queue volume:

Express (24–48 hours)

priority processing

Standard (3–5 days)

most common option

Complex restorations

may require additional time depending on damage level

HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS

Recommended scanning settings

For best restoration quality, upload the highest quality file available.

If scanning a printed photo:

  • Resolution: 600 DPI recommended (300 DPI minimum)
  • File format: PNG or high-quality JPG
  • Color mode: RGB (color) or grayscale (B&W)
  • Avoid compression or resizing after scanning

If you don’t have a scanner

You can photograph the photo using your phone:

  • Place photo on a flat, evenly lit surface
  • Avoid shadows, glare, or reflections
  • Take the photo directly from above
  • Ensure full focus and sharpness
  • Use highest camera resolution available

Before uploading

  • Upload the original file whenever possible
  • Avoid screenshots or compressed messaging apps
  • Do not apply filters or enhancements
  • Upload multiple versions if available

Why this matters

Higher-quality uploads allow for:

  • more accurate facial detail recovery
  • better color restoration
  • cleaner damage repair
  • more natural final results

Even heavily damaged photos can often be significantly improved with a strong source file.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?

Most tools today rely on:

  • automatic filters
  • AI enhancement
  • generic upscaling

We do the opposite.

Each restoration is:

  • manually processed
  • detail-focused
  • carefully reviewed
  • adjusted for realism and accuracy

The goal is not to change your photo.

It is to bring it back.