Workspace / Restoration
Give the past its clarity back.
A careful place for the photographs you thought were lost. Repair visible damage while staying true to the image that remains.
Bring in your own photographScan or photograph the print flat, in even light, with its full edges visible. Faded, torn and scratched prints are welcome — nothing is altered until you press Restore.
- 1Add a scan
- 2Mark damage
- 3Restore & review
Original · SampleProvenance record
A source-linked record appears here after restoration. Automated damage detection and pixel-level confidence are not available.
High-resolution export
Restore a photograph to enable export.
Each download embeds the restoration record. AI changes remain interpretive, not verified historical evidence.Questions about faithful restoration
- Can Heirloom Restore fix a 100-year-old photograph?
- Yes. It removes scratches, dust, creases, stains and fading from old prints and scans, while keeping the person, clothing, background and tonal character of the original.
- Does it invent missing parts of a photo?
- No. Where information is truly lost, it leaves the area visibly unresolved instead of guessing. Only small losses with direct surrounding evidence are repaired, and only in Careful reconstruction mode.
- How do I tell it where the damage is?
- Use the brush to paint over scratches, tears and stains on the image, and the eraser to refine the mask. Edits are focused on the painted areas.
- What file types and sizes are supported?
- JPG, PNG and WebP scans up to 20 MB. Restored photos download as PNG or JPEG at native resolution with the restoration record embedded in the file.
- How is this different from other AI photo restorers?
- Most enhancers redraw faces and add detail that was never there. Heirloom Restore keeps unmarked pixels from your original, leaves lost areas unresolved, and shows every uncertain area as an original/restored close-up before you download.
- Is it free?
- Every account includes 1 free restoration a month. Pro (€12/month, 50 restorations), Studio (€39/month, unlimited) and a one-time 10-photo pack (€9) are available.
A note on authenticity: AI-assisted repair can make convincing changes that are not historically accurate. Always compare the result against your original, especially around faces and missing areas.