Is a phone photo good enough?

Yes for most prints; a flatbed scan is better for very small or detailed photos.

Should I use the phone's scan app?

A scanning app that flattens and crops helps, as long as it does not add strong filters.

Can I pay on my phone?

Yes, by card or PayPal, US$0.99 per photo you keep.

Restore Old Photos on Your Phone

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Lay the print flat next to a window in daylight, turn the flash off, hold the phone straight above it so the photo fills the screen, and crop out the table. Then open this page in your phone browser, drop the picture into the tool and compare the free preview. Glare and tilt are the most common reasons for weaker results.

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Result: Restore and colorize Restore, keep black and white

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

Step by step

Place the print flat by a window; no flash, no direct sun.
Hold the phone parallel to the print and take the photo; crop the edges.
Open the tool on your phone, upload the picture and check the preview.

At a glance

Problem	Fix	Why
Shiny glare spot	Move away from lamps, tilt the print slightly	Glare hides detail
Photo looks tilted	Hold the phone straight above	Avoids stretched faces
Prints behind glass	Take them out of the frame	Glass adds reflections

How to restore old photos on your phone

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Step by step

At a glance

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