How to use it
- Scan the old photo, or take a straight photo of it in daylight without flash, and drop it into the box.
- Choose “Restore and colorize” or “Restore, keep black and white” and wait about a minute.
- Compare your photo with the free preview. If you like it, pay US$0.99 and download the full-resolution JPG.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost?
Each restored photo costs US$0.99, paid once by card or PayPal, with no subscription. You can make 3 free previews a day, so you only pay for results you want to keep. If a restoration fails, nothing is charged.
Will the faces still look like my family?
The AI is told to keep every face, expression, hair, clothes and pose as they are and not to beautify anyone. Very damaged faces have to be partly rebuilt, so small details can differ; always compare with the original in the preview before you buy.
Can it fix torn, cracked or missing pieces?
Yes. Creases, cracks, scratches, dust, stains, tears and missing corners are filled in to match the surrounding picture. If a large part of a face is missing, the rebuilt part is the AI’s best guess.
Is the colorization accurate?
The colors are realistic guesses that fit the era and the scene, not the true original colors, which a black-and-white photo does not record. If you know the real colors matter, choose “keep black and white”.
How do I get the best result?
Use a flatbed scan at 300–600 dpi if you can. With a phone, lay the photo flat by a window, avoid flash and glare, hold the phone straight above it and crop out the table.
Is my photo uploaded? Is it private?
Yes, this is the one Utilorca tool that uploads your photo, because the repair AI is too large to run in a browser. The photo goes to our server and our AI provider; we do not keep the photo you send, and the restored result is deleted after 7 days. See the privacy policy for details.
How is this different from the free image upscaler?
The image upscaler only sharpens and enlarges, on your device, for free. Restoration rebuilds damage (cracks, tears, stains) and can add color, which needs a large AI model on a server, so it has a small price.