Utilorca

How to restore old photos step by step

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): First get a good digital copy: scan the print at 300–600 dpi, or lay it flat by a window and photograph it from straight above without flash, cropping out the table. Drop it into the tool above, choose Restore and colorize or Keep black and white, and compare the free preview. Pay US$0.99 only for photos you want to keep in full resolution.

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Result:

3 free previews a day. You only pay if you want to keep the result.

Step by step

  1. Scan at 300–600 dpi, or take a straight, glare-free daylight photo of the print.
  2. Drop it above and pick Restore and colorize or Keep black and white.
  3. Check the free preview; pay US$0.99 to download the full-resolution JPG.

At a glance

StepTipWhy
DigitizeFlatbed scan, or phone by a windowBetter input, better result
Choose modeKeep black and white if real colors matterColors are AI guesses
PreviewCompare faces with the originalPay only if you like it

Related questions

How much does it cost?

US$0.99 per restored photo, paid once by card or PayPal. You get 3 free previews a day.

Is the photo uploaded?

Yes, this tool sends the photo to our server and AI provider; we do not keep the original and the result is deleted after 7 days.

What if the restoration fails?

Nothing is charged for a failed restoration.

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Updated November 14, 2026.