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Guides to old family photos

Short, honest articles on what restoration can and cannot do, how to photograph a print so it restores well, and how our packs compare with the subscriptions and genealogy plans people usually try first.

  1. A Remini alternative you pay for onceA Remini alternative you pay for once. Compare weekly plans with a one-time family pack: free preview, redos for 14 days, refund even after download.
  2. A MyHeritage photo alternative without the yearly planWant the photo tools without the genealogy plan? Compare MyHeritage's yearly subscription with a one-time restoration pack: preview free, redos, refund.
  3. Restore old photos without a subscriptionRestore old family photos with one payment, no subscription and no account. Free preview on your own photo, unlimited redos for 14 days, full refund.
  4. Colourising old black and white photos, faithfullyHow to colourise old black and white family photos without them looking painted: what faithful colour means, how to scan the print, when to keep it mono.
  5. Fixing a blurry old photoA plain guide to fixing blurry old photos: the four kinds of blur, which ones restoration can fix, how to scan the print, and how to keep the face honest.
  6. Repairing scratched and torn old photosHow scratches, tears and creases happen, what restoration can honestly recover, and how to photograph or scan a damaged print so it comes back well.
  7. Animating old photos, honestlyA plain guide to animating a still photo of a relative: what a four-second animation really shows, where it feels natural, and how to choose the frame.
  8. What old photo restoration costsWhat restoring old photos costs in 2026: hand retouching per photo, weekly app subscriptions, genealogy bundles and one-payment packs, compared plainly.
  9. Printing restored photos at 300 dpiHow to print a restored old photo well: what 300 dpi means, the pixel sizes for 30×40 and 50×70 cm, which file to send the lab, and how to choose paper.
  10. Restoring photos of someone who has diedHow to restore photos of a parent or grandparent who died: keeping their likeness exactly, staying black-and-white if you prefer, and where the files go.