FondlyRestore old family photos for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is when the old albums come out. Restore the faded prints in a minute each, then share them at the table, in the family chat or as prints for everyone to take home.
Taking a picture of a print? Lay it flat by a window in daylight and turn off the flash, so there's no glare.
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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 family photos for Thanksgiving
- Before the visit, ask relatives to send a phone picture of their favorite old print (or bring the album).
- Drop each photo into the box above; colorizing is switched on for black-and-white prints.
- Download the restored photo, or a print file cut to 4×6" or 5×7" for small framed gifts.
- Share them on the TV, in the family group chat, or as prints at each place setting.
Ideas for the Thanksgiving table
- Place cards: a small restored photo of each guest as a child, printed 4×6" and folded into a card.
- A "then and now" corner: the original print next to the restored one, with the same people today.
- The family toast: show the grandparents' wedding photo, restored and in color for the first time.
- A gratitude wall: one restored photo of each family member we're thankful for, including those we miss.
- Kids' table quiz: "Who is this?" with restored childhood photos of the grown-ups.
Collecting the photos without a scanner
A phone picture of a print works well. Lay it flat near a window, turn off the flash and hold the phone straight above it, so there is no glare. Ask relatives a week ahead, so you have time to restore everything before the day.
Gathering prints at the table? Restore them right there: each photo takes about a minute, and the free plan covers two a day.
A gift for the hosts
Instead of flowers, bring a framed restored photo of the hosts' parents or grandparents, or give them a Fondly gift card with 50 photo restorations so they can restore the whole album themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Can I restore many photos before Thanksgiving?
Two photos a day are free. For a whole album, 50 credits cost $9 once, never expire and include Deep repair and 4× enlargement for prints.
What size should I print for place cards?
Print 4×6" and fold it, or use wallet size. After restoring, open "Print sizes" to get a file cut exactly to 4×6".
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.