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Clear guides for restoring and preserving family photos

Practical, independently reviewed advice for scanning, repairing, printing, and preserving old photographs—grounded in primary sources and honest about what AI restoration can and cannot recover.

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What Can AI Photo Restoration Really Recover?

Learn which photo details AI can clarify, which repairs are inferred, and when a convincing restored face or texture is still only a plausible guess.

By Elise Moreau

8 min read · Updated July 24, 2026Read guide

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What Resolution Should You Scan Old Photos At?

Choose between 300 and 600 PPI for old photo scans, with simple pixel calculations, practical settings, and honest restoration limits.

By Marcus Chen

9 min read · Updated July 20, 2026Read guide

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Digitize printed photos with your phone

Step-by-step tutorial for scanning old family photos with iPhone or Android so they are ready for restoration.

By Jamie Brooks

6 min read · Updated October 13, 2025Read guide

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Photograph old photos without glare using your phone

Lighting setups and camera tips that eliminate reflections on glossy or framed prints before upload.

By Marcus Chen

5 min read · Updated October 1, 2025Read guide