FondlyRestore old photos on your iPhone
No app needed: photograph the print with your iPhone and restore it right here in Safari.
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 restore old photos on your iPhone
- Put the print on a flat, dark surface near a window. Turn the flash off.
- Open the Camera, hold the phone straight above the photo and fill the frame. Or use Notes → Scan Documents for automatic cropping.
- Open this page in Safari, tap "Choose an old photo" and pick the picture from your library.
- Choose the options, tap "Restore photo" and save the result to Photos.
Getting a good phone scan
- Daylight from the side, no flash, no overhead lamp reflecting in glossy paper
- Phone parallel to the photo so the corners stay square
- Use the 2× lens from a bit further away for less distortion
- If you see glare, tilt the photo slightly away from the window
Frequently asked questions
The site says my photo cannot be opened.
Some iPhone settings share photos as HEIC. In the share sheet tap "Options" and choose "Most Compatible", or take a screenshot of the photo and upload that.
Does it work on Android too?
Yes, the same steps work in Chrome on Android.