FondlyRestore old photos as a Christmas gift for grandparents
Grandparents rarely want more things. They want the memories. Restore their wedding photo, their parents or their children when they were small, and wrap it in a frame they will keep for good.
Taking a picture of a print? Lay it flat by a window in daylight and turn off the flash, so there's no glare.
What a lovely photo. Choose what it needs:
✦ Deep repair is our most powerful restoration, included with credits and Pro. 50 photos for $9, no subscription. Unlock Deep repair →
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Print sizes 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10, cut to shape for any photo lab
A lovely gift: print it and frame it for someone in the photo. Drugstore photo centers print 4×6 to 8×10 the same day. Or give a Fondly gift card →
How to restore old photos as a Christmas gift for grandparents
- Quietly take a phone picture of the print (or ask a parent to send one), in daylight and without flash.
- Restore it above: scratch repair and soft color are switched on.
- Download a print file: 5×7" or 8×10" for a frame, or 4×6" for a small set.
- Order a print from any photo lab or drugstore photo center and frame it before Christmas.
Gift ideas they will treasure
- Their wedding photo, restored and in color for the first time, in an 8×10" frame.
- "Three generations": their parents, themselves and their grandchildren side by side.
- A small album or photo book of restored childhood pictures from the family shoebox.
- A calendar for the new year with a restored family photo for each month.
- A Fondly gift card, so they can restore the photos only they know the stories of.
Order prints in time for Christmas
Same-day prints at drugstore and big-box photo centers usually run until the last days before Christmas; mailed prints, canvases and photo books need one to two weeks. Restore the photos early in December to be safe.
For an 8×10" print, choose the 4× size (with credits or Pro) and download the 8×10 print file: it is cut to the exact shape, so the lab does not crop faces.
Or let them restore their own memories
A Fondly gift card holds 50 photo restorations and never expires. You get a printable 5×7" card with a QR code for the stocking, or a picture to email. They scan it, no sign-up needed, and choose which photos matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Is a restored photo really a good gift for grandparents?
It is one of the few gifts grandparents talk about again and again. It costs little, takes an evening, and often brings happy tears.
What if I can't borrow the original?
A phone picture of the print is enough. Ask a relative to send one, or take it during a visit.
How much does it cost?
Two photos a day are free. 50 credits cost $9 once and include Deep repair and print-size enlargement.
Do you keep my photos?
No. Your photo is processed by our AI provider and deleted within an hour. We never store, view or train on your photos.