Start with the best copy available
A good scan or careful photograph of the original gives us more information to work with. Tears, fading, stains, and scratches can often be improved, but the amount of recoverable detail depends on what remains. Send the original scan and describe what you want repaired.
Restoration is a set of choices
We can discuss cleanup, contrast, damaged areas, and optional colorization. AI-assisted tools may help, but reconstructed detail and added color are interpretations, not proof of what was originally there. Tell us which features must stay faithful and whether you want a conservative edit.
Keep the original and plan the print
Do not discard the original photograph or source scan. Review the restored version before ordering an enlargement. We can discuss a practical print size and media for a gift, frame, or family archive.
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What should I send for a photo restoration project?
Send the highest-quality scan or original digital file you have, along with a description of the changes you want. Mention whether preserving the exact appearance is more important than a polished interpretation. Avoid resaving the image repeatedly or sending only a small screenshot when a larger original is available.
Can you use AI to restore an old photograph?
AI-assisted restoration can be considered for faded, damaged, or low-quality photographs. Start with the best available scan or original file so there is more information to work with. Results depend on the damage and image quality, and generated detail may be an interpretation rather than an exact recovery of what was originally photographed.
Can an AI tool make a blurry photo perfectly sharp?
Not reliably. AI may improve the appearance of a blurry image, but it cannot guarantee recovery of details that were never captured. Faces, lettering, and small objects can be changed or invented during enhancement. Mediajaw can review the original and discuss whether a careful improvement, a replacement image, or a new photograph is the better option.
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