Old Photo Restoration

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I compare photo restoration workflows?

Complete checkout before uploading, and review the current access and download terms shown during checkout. After processing, compare the result with your original photo before downloading. Check each other service's official site for its current workflow and terms.

Do I need to pay before uploading a photo for restoration?

Yes. A one-time $9.90 payment is required before upload. The paid unlock applies to the original-quality download described at checkout. There is no recurring subscription or monthly plan.

What image formats and file sizes does ArtImageHub support for photo restoration?

ArtImageHub accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP formats up to 20 MB per file. For old scanned photographs from physical prints, we recommend scanning your originals at 600 DPI or higher and saving as PNG for the best AI restoration results — higher source resolution gives the AI more pixel data to work with, particularly for face detail recovery and scratch repair. JPG is fine for most modern photos and smaller scans. WEBP is supported but uncommon for old-photo scans. Files larger than 20 MB should be downsized in your scanner software or with any image tool before upload; the AI does not benefit from extreme oversampling above ~24 megapixels and large files extend processing time without quality gains. HEIC from iPhone is not currently supported — convert to JPG first.

How long does AI photo restoration take per photo?

Check the processing status shown by the tool, then review your result when it becomes available. Processing time can vary; no fixed completion time is promised.

Are my photos kept private and secure during AI restoration?

Yes. Photos are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections during upload, processing, and download. We do not sell customer photos, share them with data brokers, or train AI models on uploaded images. Files may be retained only as needed to deliver downloads, support paid access, troubleshoot failed jobs, or meet legal and operational requirements.

Can AI restore a very badly damaged or torn photo?

AI restoration works best when there is some underlying image information left for the model to reconstruct from. Photos with moderate damage — fading, scratches, water stains, mild creasing, color shift, slight tearing along an edge — typically restore with excellent quality because the AI has signal to work with. Severe physical damage like large missing sections, heavy mold growth, photographs torn through the face, or chemical damage that destroyed the silver layer fundamentally limits what AI can recover, since the model cannot invent detail that no longer exists in the source. For these severe cases, AI handles the surrounding undamaged areas well but the most damaged section may need manual touch-up in Photoshop or professional restoration after the AI pass. Pay once, upload the photo, and review the restored output before downloading the HD file.

How should I review faces in an AI-restored photo?

Compare facial details in the result with your original photo. AI-generated details may differ from the source, so the result cannot verify a person's identity or exact original appearance.

How does ArtImageHub pricing work compared to subscription competitors?

ArtImageHub requires a one-time $9.90 payment before upload. The paid unlock applies to the original-quality download described at checkout; it is not a recurring subscription or monthly plan. For current terms on other services, check their official pricing and access pages.

What happens after I upload a photo for restoration?

After checkout, upload a supported photo and monitor the processing status. When a result is available, compare it with your original before downloading. Color added to a monochrome photo is an estimate, not a verified record of its original colors.