How to Restore Old Family Photos with AI

Why Restore Old Photos?

Old photographs carry irreplaceable memories, but they degrade over time. Sunlight, humidity, and poor storage cause fading, scratches, and color shifts. AI restoration can bring these memories back to life without the high cost of professional restoration services.

Common Issues AI Can Fix

• Fading and color loss — AI colorization restores natural tones


• Scratches and tears — Inpainting fills damaged areas


• Blurriness — Deblurring sharpens soft focus


• Noise and grain — Denoising cleans up high-ISO artifacts

Step-by-Step Restoration Process

1. Digitize Your Photo

Scan at 300+ DPI for best results. Use a flatbed scanner rather than a phone camera — you want the cleanest possible source.

2. Choose Your Restoration Type

Upload to ClarifyPix and select the appropriate enhancement. For severely damaged photos, use Photo Restore. For colorizing black-and-white images, use Colorize.

3. Review and Refine

AI restoration is powerful but not perfect. Review the results carefully. Sometimes running a second pass with different settings improves results.

4. Backup Your Restored Image

Save both the restored file and the original scan. Store copies in at least two locations — cloud and local.

Tips for Best Results

• Scan at the highest resolution possible


• Handle originals with clean, dry hands


• Use a dark background when scanning to prevent light bleed


• Consider restoring multiple versions and combining the best parts