Vintage photo restoration with scratch removal

Professional restoration for damaged, faded or torn family pictures, merging AI clean-up and manual Photoshop retouching for a print-ready finish.

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At a glance

Price
From $6.99
Delivery
Delivered in 1 days
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About this listing

Faded, cracked or torn historical photographs can be brought back to life. Careful and respectful restoration is applied to family pictures, handling every project with proper attention and total file confidentiality.

How we work

Modern technology meets traditional skill. Automated tools first analyse the image and remove background noise, whilst the intricate tasks of rebuilding missing areas, eliminating deep scratches and preserving facial details are performed by hand on a graphics tablet using Photoshop. This delivers an authentic likeness of the individual, avoiding any artificial or overly smooth look.

What we offer

  • Repair of scratches, cracks, creases, dust and stains
  • Removal of unwanted people or objects from the background
  • Natural, realistic colourisation of black and white photographs
  • Sharpening and preparation for high-quality printing
  • Clear portrait preparation suitable for memorial or engraving purposes

Our process

You place your order and upload your photo, ideally a quality scan or a sharp phone photo taken without glare. We then analyse it, restore it by hand, and return a high-resolution JPEG file ready for printing or framing.

Who this suits

This service is for anyone wanting to preserve family history in a lasting, authentic form. If your photo is severely damaged, reach out before ordering so we can assess the complexity and recommend the right package.

What you can buy

Basic Photo Restoration

$6.99
Or pay €6.33 · £5.29 at today's rate — the rate is locked when you add it to your basket.

Basic cleanup: removal of light scratches, dust, and minor fading from 1 photo. High-resolution file ready for print. - Restoration of 1 photo - Scratch & Dust Removal - High-Resolution File - 1 revision

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Revisions included: 0

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Restoration + Colorization

$12.99
Or pay €11.77 · £9.83 at today's rate — the rate is locked when you add it to your basket.

Full restoration of 1 photo (repairing cracks and tears) PLUS realistic colorization of black & white images. - Restoration of 1 photo - Crack & Tear Repair - Photo Colorization - High-Resolution File - 2 revisions

Delivered in 2 days

Revisions included: 0

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Complex Restoration & Retouch

$18.99
Or pay €17.20 · £14.36 at today's rate — the rate is locked when you add it to your basket.

For heavily damaged photos. Complex manual repair of missing parts + object/person removal + colorization. - Restoration of 1 photo - Heavy Damage Repair - Person/Object Removal - Photo Colorization - High-Resolution File - 4 revisions

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Revisions included: 0

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No account needed first — yours is created at checkout. We hold the money until you accept the work.

Questions and answers

What kind of photo should I send you?

A high-resolution scan or a sharp, well-lit phone photograph works best. Try to avoid images with strong glare or flash reflections.

Do you use AI to restore the photos?

Automated tools are used only for basic noise reduction. The restoration and colourisation itself is completed by hand in Photoshop, which keeps facial features and skin texture looking genuine rather than artificial.

Can you restore a severely damaged photo with missing parts?

Yes, complex manual repair of missing sections is something we handle regularly. For severely damaged photos, please get in touch before ordering so we can assess the work involved.

What file format will I receive?

You will receive a high-resolution JPEG file suitable for printing, framing or engraving.

What if I don't like the result?

We want you to be happy with the outcome, so revisions are included to make sure the final image matches what you had in mind.