Restore Old Photos: Complete Guide

A full workflow for rescuing old family photos with AI. Restore Photos AI is built for people who want a direct workflow: choose a photo, review the restored result, and save a cleaner copy.

Start with the best source you have. A flatbed scan is ideal, but a steady phone capture in soft light can also work well when the original print is fragile.

Use restoration first when the image is damaged, then apply colorization or lighting improvements after the main repair. This keeps the final image cleaner and easier to compare.

Always keep the original file. Restoration is most useful when it creates a better copy without replacing the source memory.