Enhance old family photos
Sharpen faces, remove damage, add color and enlarge old family pictures for printing, sharing or a family history book.
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 →
Faces are brought back into focus automatically. Your photo stays private and is deleted within an hour. By restoring it you confirm you may use it and agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy, including how faces are handled.
This usually takes under a minute. Please keep this page open.
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Drag the little circle to see the before and after.
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 enhance old family photos
- Scan the print or take a straight, well-lit phone picture of it (no flash, avoid glare).
- Drop the photo into the box above and pick what to fix.
- Wait 10–60 seconds while the AI restores it.
- Drag the slider to compare, then download the restored photo.
Ideas for restored family photos
- Print a framed family tree with restored portraits of each generation
- Make a photo book for a birthday, anniversary or memorial
- Share colorized photos of grandparents with relatives
- Add restored portraits to genealogy profiles
Frequently asked questions
How many photos can I restore?
Two a day for free. For a whole album, a credit pack restores 50 photos for $9 with no subscription.
Do you keep my family photos?
No. Your photo is processed by our AI provider and deleted within an hour. We never store, view or train on your photos.