Restoration principles
Repair the damage. Keep the person.
PhotoScanRestore is built for family photos where recognition matters. A good restore should make the photo clearer without making the person look like someone else.
Repair the photo, not the person
We aim to fix visible damage such as fading, scratches, stains, tears, dust, and softness while keeping identity and expression intact.
Preserve clothing, body shape, and era
Old family photos should not be modernized, glamorized, or changed into a different time period.
Keep the original in view
The before/after slider is part of the product because the family should be able to check whether the restored result still feels true.
Redo it when it feels wrong
If a result does not look like the person, or changes clothing, body shape, or era, tell us and we will redo it free.
What faithful restoration avoids
Restoration should respect the photo as a family record. These are the changes we flag as reasons to redo, not as normal results.
- Invent a new face
- Add glamour edits or modern makeup
- Change clothing, body shape, or modesty
- Make an old photo look like a new studio portrait
If it does not look like them, we redo it.
Use the Not quite option after a demo result, or contact support if a paid restore changes the person, clothing, body shape, or era.
Does PhotoScanRestore use AI?
Yes. PhotoScanRestore uses AI restoration for damage repair, but the product is designed around faithful old-photo restoration rather than creative face generation.
Will AI change the person in my photo?
It should not. The goal is to preserve identity, expression, clothing, body shape, and era while repairing visible photo damage. If it does not look like them, report it and we will redo it free.
Can every old photo be restored faithfully?
No. Very damaged photos, missing faces, heavy blur, mold, or tiny compressed files can still be beyond automated restoration. Start with one photo and compare before/after before restoring a larger batch.