What's the best way to scan an old photo?

A flatbed scan is best. A phone photo works too: shoot straight on, in even daylight, without glare.

What file types work?

JPG, PNG and WebP. Large photos are resized to 2048 pixels on the longest side before upload, which also removes location data.

Do you keep my original photo?

No. Uploaded photos are deleted as soon as your result is ready. Results stay in your account until you delete them.

Photo Restoration

Restore old and damaged photos

Head Shot PROs restores old and damaged photos with AI: it repairs scratches and tears, brings back faded colour, and can increase the resolution. It costs from 5 credits a run, and new accounts get 10 free credits.

Try Photo Restoration

From 5 credits per run

What you'll need

Your photo

Example

Made with Photo Restoration on this site from a photo of an AI-generated person, not a real customer. Your results depend on your photos and settings.

A faded sepia photo with scratches and specks (an AI-generated person) — Before: aged on purpose to look like an old print

The same photo restored: scratches removed and natural colour brought back — After: Fix scratches, restore colours

Why use it

Repair scratches, dust, tears and faded colour in old family photos, scans or phone pictures of prints.

Removes scratches and dust
Brings back faded colours
Sharpens soft, aged detail

How it works

1
Upload the photo you want to fix or change.
2
Choose the options, or paint the area for tools like Magic Eraser.
3
Download the edited photo in full quality.

Questions

What's the best way to scan an old photo?: A flatbed scan is best. A phone photo works too: shoot straight on, in even daylight, without glare.
What file types work?: JPG, PNG and WebP. Large photos are resized to 2048 pixels on the longest side before upload, which also removes location data.
Do you keep my original photo?: No. Uploaded photos are deleted as soon as your result is ready. Results stay in your account until you delete them.