How to Restore an Old or Damaged Photo on iPhone

TL;DR

PhotoRepair repairs old family photos that are scratched, faded, or damaged — removing scratches and correcting color with on-device AI, so faded memories look vivid again without a scanner service.

Steps

Photograph or import the old print into PhotoRepair.
Apply restoration — AI removes scratches and repairs damage.
Use color correction to revive faded or yellowed tones.
Optionally run face enhancement to sharpen faces in the portrait.
Export the restored photo in high resolution.

Why it works this way

Old prints degrade in specific ways — scratches, creases, fading, color shift. PhotoRepair’s AI is built to recognize and repair that damage while keeping the real image intact, so a restoration that used to mean a scanning service happens in a few taps on your phone — privately, since the whole process is on-device.

Tips & edge cases

Shoot the print evenly lit and flat before importing for the best base.
Restore, then enhance faces for portraits — order matters.
Very heavy damage may need a couple of passes; work from the worst areas first.

FAQ

Can it remove scratches and creases? Yes. AI scratch removal targets the damage while preserving the underlying image.

Will it fix faded colors? Yes. Intelligent color correction restores faded or yellowed tones toward a natural look.

Do I need to send the photo anywhere? No. Restoration runs on-device, so precious originals never leave your phone.