For faded, stained, scratched, and overexposed photos
Damaged Photo Restoration Online
OldRestore Studio can help improve damaged family photos while avoiding heavy reconstruction that makes people look different.
- Faded photos
- Scratches and stains
- Conservative repair
Free trial included Damaged photos often need human judgment, so comparison mode helps avoid over-restoring faces.
Create free account Damage diagnosis The workflow looks at fading, overexposure, blur, and recoverable signal before choosing restoration strength.
Avoid invented faces For valuable family photos, a faithful partial recovery is better than a sharp result that changes identity.
Compare safely Use A / A+ / B / C when the photo has several damage types or more than one person.
Damage types this page focuses on
Faded or low-contrast photos
Restore visible structure and tone while keeping the original period feel and lighting.
Scratches, stains, and print wear
Improve distracting surface damage where possible without redrawing the whole photograph.
Overexposed or washed-out areas
Recover separation and readability when enough visual signal remains in the original image.
Damaged photo questions
Can severe damage be fully restored?
Severely damaged photos may improve, but missing information cannot always be recovered faithfully.
What if the result is too strong?
Use a more conservative mode or request a gentler refinement.
Should I use four-version comparison?
Yes, for valuable or badly damaged photos, comparison is usually safer.