Is Photomyne Free?

If you’re thinking about using Photomyne to scan old photos, you might be wondering: is Photomyne free to use? The answer is: Photomyne is free to download, but it is not 100% free in the long run.

Free Download & Trial

Photomyne lets you download the app for free on iOS or Android. When you first install it, you can actually use it without paying for a short period. In fact, Photomyne offers a 3-day free trial of its premium features to all new users. During this trial:

You can scan as many photos as you want.
You can try out the colorization, restoration, and album features.
Basically, the app is fully functional, so you can see what it’s capable of.

Importantly, you don’t have to enter payment info to start the trial. It just begins when you open the app and create an account.

What Happens After the Free Trial?

Once the 3 days are up, Photomyne will limit your access until you subscribe. Photomyne is a subscription-based service, meaning that after the free trial, continued use requires payment. If you try to use the app after the trial without subscribing, you’ll hit some roadblocks. For example:

You might be able to still scan a photo or two, but you won’t be able to save or share those scans without upgrading.
Premium features like unlimited cloud backup, multi-photo scanning, and colorization will be locked.
The app will frequently prompt you to choose a subscription plan to continue.

In essence, Photomyne’s free period is meant as a temporary trial. There is no permanent free version that lets you scan unlimited photos over the long term.

(There have been mentions that Photomyne was experimenting with a very limited “free with ads” mode. If that exists, it likely allows only a handful of scans or has heavy restrictions. But as of 2025, expect that you’ll need a paid membership to use Photomyne beyond the initial trial.)

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Subscription Requirements

Photomyne’s developers earn revenue through subscriptions. After the free trial, you’ll be asked to pick a membership plan (such as monthly or yearly) to unlock the full app. The cost is roughly $5 per month (billed annually at $59.99/year) or around $15 if you pay month-to-month. There may also be a one-time purchase option for a 2-year plan.

For detailed pricing info and options, check out our Photomyne cost guide. That article breaks down the plans and what you get with each.

The key point here is that Photomyne is not a free app beyond the trial. Unlike some apps that have a basic free tier, Photomyne’s useful functionality essentially requires payment.

Alternatives for Free Photo Scanning

If you were hoping for a completely free solution to scan your photos, don’t worry – there are alternatives:

Google PhotoScan is a free app with no subscription that allows you to scan photos (one at a time) and removes glare. It’s a bit more manual but gets the job done without costing a penny.
FamilySearch Memories is another free app that can scan photos and save them (with a focus on family history context).
Our own platform, PhotoScanRestore, allows you to try a free restoration on a photo without signup. While we do plan to have paid options, we give you a free preview of how we can enhance your photo, so you can use that at least for a couple of your special pictures.

For a full list of options (both free and paid one-time), see our roundup of Photomyne alternatives. You might find a solution that better fits your budget.

Bottom Line

No, Photomyne is not entirely free. It’s free to try for 3 days, but after that you’ll need to pay for a subscription to continue using it fully.
Photomyne’s free trial is a great way to test the app’s capabilities on your photos. Just be aware of the time limit so you’re not surprised when features lock up.
If you decide you love it, you’ll have to budget for the subscription. If not, you can cancel and explore other free methods or apps to scan your photos.

In summary, enjoy Photomyne’s trial period to see if it’s worth the cost for you. And if you determine that paying isn’t an option, you now know some alternative ways to preserve those memories without breaking the bank. Happy scanning!

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(For more information on Photomyne and how it works, you can return to our Photomyne guide or read what users say in our Photomyne reviews page.)

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