Bring Old Photos Back to Life

Old photos degrade from chemical deterioration, physical damage, and age-related fading. These photos hold family history that disappears as physical prints decay.

AI restoration analyzes damage patterns and reconstructs original image data. Scratches are detected and filled, faded colors are extrapolated from remaining pigment, and tears are reconstructed from surrounding context. The process is non-destructive—original files remain unchanged while restored versions are generated.

The emotional value: Restored photos make family history accessible to younger generations who struggle to connect with damaged, faded images. Clear restored versions invite engagement rather than confusion.

Robert's grandmother had a box of photos from her childhood in Poland—many severely faded or damaged from improper storage. He restored 25 photos spanning 1930-1950 and created a digital album. His children, who'd never shown interest in old family photos, spent an evening looking through the restored collection, asking questions about people and places that connected them to family history they'd been ignoring.

When restoration removes authentic history: Excessive restoration can modernize photos beyond their historical context—removing grain structure, over-smoothing details, intensifying colors beyond period accuracy. If historical authenticity matters, apply restoration conservatively. Repair damage but preserve the photo's era.

Begin with photos showing the most severe damage—these benefit most obviously from restoration and demonstrate the technology's capabilities.