The source is usable
Start with a representative scan. If the face is tiny, heavily compressed, or hidden by glare, make a better scan before spending credits.
Free old photo restoration
Try old photo restoration online free
This page is for people who want to test one family photo before choosing a paid plan. Upload the photo first, sign in with Google for 3 starter credits, and restore it to see whether the result is worth keeping.
Open the free restore tool- 01Choose photo
- 02Sign in and restore
- 03Compare before and after
No photo nearby? Try a sample
Testing a family album scan
Checking whether a damaged photo is recoverable
Trying colorization before buying credits
Starter-credit results are for judging quality: they are watermarked and capped at 1024 pixels on the long edge. For framing, archive delivery, or client work, use paid credits or Pro so the download is watermark-free and capped at 2048 pixels instead.
What the free starter result should prove
Use the first result as a decision test, not as a promise that every photo in an album will behave the same way.
The person still matches
Compare the eyes, mouth, face shape, clothing, and background with the untouched scan. Cleaner is useful only when identity stays faithful.
A paid export is worth it
Starter-credit results are watermarked. Buy credits or Pro only after the visible result is good enough for the way you plan to save, share, or print it.
Before and after examples
These illustrated samples show three different jobs to try before choosing a paid export: fading, physical damage, and color interpretation.
Before
After
Faded family portrait
This illustrated example shows stronger contrast and clearer faces while keeping the composition and outdoor setting recognizable.
Before
After
Scratched school portrait
This illustrated example shows scratches, fold marks, and dust reduced without deliberately restyling the portrait.
Before
After
Black and white wedding photo
This illustrated example shows one restrained color interpretation. The original scan remains the historical reference.
Questions about this workflow
Do I need a card for the free starter credits? +
No. Sign in with Google and the starter credits are added to your new account. A card is only involved if you later choose a paid option.
What happens after the starter credits? +
Your results stay in your account. Use paid credits or Pro when you want more restorations or a watermark-free export.
What if the first result is not good enough? +
Do not pay for that result. Try a sharper, uncropped scan with less glare or compression, then compare again.
Keep exploring
Choose the next old photo restoration workflow
Move from the focused tool to the guide, a safer review path, or the next step in the restoration workflow.