Photo Restoration Services for Old, Faded & Damaged Photos
Scan or photograph the print, even if it is cracked, water-stained or faded to pale yellow. Our restorers rebuild missing areas, remove scratches and mold spots, recover lost contrast and, if you like, add natural color. Every repair is painted by hand in Photoshop. Restoration starts at $20 per image.
- Tears, creases and cracks rebuilt
- Stains, spots and mold removed
- Faded contrast and detail recovered
- Optional colorizing of black and white
What Does Photo Restoration Involve?
Restoration repairs physical damage that time has done to a printed photograph. A restorer works on a high-resolution scan, cloning and painting new detail into cracks, missing corners and stains, then rebalances tone so faces, clothing and backgrounds read clearly again. The original print stays with you; only the digital copy is restored.
- Work starts from your scan or phone photo
- Original character and grain kept
- Print-ready files at the size you need
Photo Restoration Services We Offer
One damaged print or a whole family archive, each image is handled by a restorer and checked by QC.
Faded Photo Restoration
Washed-out prints given back their contrast, depth and tonal range.
Torn & Cracked Photo Repair
Rips, folds, creases and missing corners rebuilt by hand.
Stain & Mold Removal
Water marks, tape residue, mold spots and discoloration cleaned away.
Scratch & Dust Cleanup
Fine scratches, dust and silvering removed from scans of old prints.
Colorizing Black & White
Monochrome photos given believable color for skin, clothing and scenery.
Color Restoration
Shifted, magenta or cyan-tinted color prints balanced back to natural tones.
Portrait Enhancement
Blurry faces in old portraits sharpened and refined without changing who they are.
Archive & Album Batches
Whole albums restored to one consistent look for books, memorials or reprints.
Who Uses Our Photo Restoration
People and businesses preserving photographs that cannot be retaken.
Photo Restoration Pricing
Starting prices per image, based on how much damage there is and how much needs to be rebuilt. The exact price depends on detail and the delivery time you need, and we confirm it after reviewing all of your files.
Basic
Light damage
- Dust and scratch cleanup
- Contrast and tone recovery
- Small spot removal
- Print-ready export
Advanced
Visible tears and stains
- Everything in Basic
- Crease and crack repair
- Stain and blemish removal
- Minor missing areas rebuilt
Professional
Heavy damage
- Everything in Advanced
- Larger missing areas rebuilt
- Face and detail refinement
- Color restoration
High-End
Severe damage or colorizing
- Deeply damaged prints
- Major reconstruction
- Full colorizing
- Archive-quality TIFF
Restoration is part of our photo editing service. For newer photos that just need cleanup see photo retouching, and to fix color casts or exposure in recent shots, Photoshop color correction.
Why Families and Labs Trust Vector Design US With Restoration
Painted by hand
Missing areas are rebuilt by a restorer, never by an automatic filler that invents faces.
Character kept
We repair damage but keep period grain and tone, so the photo still looks like its era.
Careful with memories
Files stay private, are handled only by our in-house team and are never published without consent.
A Brooklyn company since 2010
QC on every image, two free revisions and our 100% money-back guarantee.
One-click restore apps
- Faces reshaped or smoothed away
- Missing areas filled with blur
- Plastic, over-sharpened look
- Damage left in busy areas
Restored by hand at Vector Design US
- Faces kept true to the original
- Missing areas rebuilt with real detail
- Natural grain and tone
- Every crack and stain checked
Example: A Water-Damaged Print for a Family Reunion
Example: a customer finds a decades-old print in a damp basement box, cracked down the middle and spotted with mold, and wants copies for relatives.
- The brief
- Repair the crack and mold spots, recover faded detail and deliver a file large enough for framed 8 x 10 prints.
- What we do
- A restorer rebuilds the cracked area from nearby detail, cleans each spot by hand and restores contrast without losing the original grain.
- What you receive
- A print-ready TIFF and JPG at full resolution, plus a web-size copy to share with family.
How It Works
Scan or photograph the print
Upload a 600 dpi scan, or a sharp phone photo taken flat in daylight.
Approve your quote
We assess the damage and email an exact price and delivery time; restoration begins after payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard.
Restoration and QC
A restorer repairs the image by hand, then QC compares it with the original scan.
Receive your files
Get print-ready TIFF and JPG files, with two revision rounds included.
What Clients Say About Our Restoration Work
“Great customer service. I received my order in less than 24 hours, as quoted.”Leah ParisTurnaround · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
“I requested help removing some watermarks and received it back in less than 6 hours — it came out perfect!”Najjenteli EspinalPhoto editing · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Photo Restoration FAQs
What is a photo restoration service?
A photo restoration service repairs damaged or faded photographs digitally. Restorers work from a scan of your print and rebuild tears, cracks and missing corners, remove stains, scratches and mold spots, and recover lost contrast. The result is a clean digital file you can reprint, share or archive.
How much does photo restoration cost?
Photo restoration starts at $20 per image for light damage, $30 for visible tears and stains, $40 for heavy damage and $50 for severe reconstruction or full colorizing. We review your scan first and email an exact price, and you pay only after agreeing to it.
Do I need to mail you my original photo?
No. Your original never leaves your hands. Scan it at 600 dpi or higher, or photograph it flat in soft daylight with a phone, and upload the file. We restore the digital copy, so the print itself is not touched or put at risk.
Can you add color to black and white photos?
Yes. Colorizing is offered as part of restoration or on its own. Restorers paint natural tones for skin, hair, clothing and backgrounds, using period references where possible. Tell us any known colors, such as a uniform or a car, and we follow them.
Can badly damaged areas really be rebuilt?
In most cases, yes. Restorers rebuild missing parts from surrounding detail, symmetry and other photos you can share. If a key area such as a face is mostly gone, we tell you before you pay and explain what result is realistic.
How long does photo restoration take?
Most restorations are delivered 24 hours after payment. Rush restoration takes as little as 6 hours, and an extra charge may apply. Heavily damaged prints or large albums may need longer, and we confirm the date in your quote.
How do I order photo restoration?
Upload your scan through the form on this page, add notes on what matters most, and we email an exact quote. You pay by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard and restoration begins. Every order includes two free revisions and our 100% money-back guarantee.
Send Your Old Photo for a Restoration Quote
Upload a scan or a clear phone photo of the print. We email an exact price and delivery time, then restore it by hand once payment is in.