Old Photo Restoration
Preserve your memories with professional digital photo restoration.
Old photographs capture moments, people, and places that cannot be replaced. Over time, they may fade, discolor, become scratched, or suffer physical damage.
At 24DIGI, we restore old and damaged photographs using digital editing techniques tailored to each image. All restoration work is performed in-house in Liberty Township, Ohio, serving customers throughout the Cincinnati–Dayton area.
Our goal is to preserve the character and authenticity of your original photograph while improving its appearance.
See What Photo Restoration Can Accomplish
Every photograph presents different challenges. Some require only minor adjustments, while others need extensive reconstruction, color correction, or careful removal of damage.
The examples below demonstrate how digital restoration can recover detail, improve appearance, and bring new life to treasured photographs.
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Restoration Detail
Restoration example: tonal correction, color matching using a reference photograph, and preparation for a specially shaped frame. Photograph courtesy of Jill Brown.
What Can We Restore?
We offer digital restoration and enhancement for photographs affected by age, handling, storage conditions, and physical damage.
Depending on the condition of the original image, restoration may include:
- Fading and discoloration: Improving contrast, tonal balance, and color.
- Dust, spots, and scratches: Removing visible defects from the digital image.
- Creases and tears: Digitally repairing damaged areas when sufficient image information is available.
- Missing or damaged details: Carefully reconstructing portions of an image where feasible.
- Black-and-white photographs: Improving tonal range and detail or adding color when requested.
- Image preparation: Adjusting resolution, cropping, and aspect ratio for printing or framing.
Each photograph is evaluated individually. The extent of restoration depends on the original image quality, the severity of the damage, and the amount of detail available.
We don’t rely on automatic corrections alone. Restoration techniques are selected according to the specific needs of each photograph.
Our Restoration Process
1 — Send Us Your Photograph
Upload a digital image of your photograph using our secure file-upload link.
If you only have the original printed photograph, contact us to arrange local scanning.
2 — We Evaluate the Image
We examine the photograph to determine the extent of damage and the restoration work required.
We’ll recommend an appropriate service level and provide an estimate.
3 — Approve the Restoration
Once the scope and price are agreed upon, we’ll begin the digital restoration.
Complex projects may require additional discussion to establish your preferences.
4 — Receive Your Restored Photograph
Your completed restoration can be supplied as a digital file.
Professional photo printing, canvas printing, and framing are also available if you would like a physical copy.
Your original photograph remains unchanged. All restoration work is performed on a digital copy.
Photo Restoration Services & Prices
Every photograph is unique, and the amount of restoration required depends on its condition and the results you would like to achieve.
The prices below are starting points. We’ll review your photograph and provide an estimate for your approval before beginning work.
Final pricing depends on the condition of the photograph and the amount of restoration required.
Basic Photo Restoration
Starting at $39.99
For photographs that are generally in good condition but would benefit from minor corrections.
Typical services include:
- Brightness and contrast adjustments.
- Fading and tonal correction.
- Basic color correction.
- Removal of minor spots and blemishes.
Best for: photographs with minor age-related deterioration.
Advanced Photo Restoration
Starting at $69.99
For photographs requiring more substantial digital repair and enhancement.
Typical services include:
- Dust and scratch removal.
- Repair of moderate creases and localized damage.
- Correction of significant fading or discoloration.
- Restoration of damaged image details where possible.
Best for: photographs with visible damage that requires careful, detailed editing.
Complex Restoration
Starting at $99.99
For photographs requiring extensive reconstruction or specialized restoration work.
Typical services include:
- Repair of severe tears, creases, or missing areas.
- Reconstruction of damaged image elements.
- Extensive tonal and color correction.
- Complex restoration requiring significant manual editing.
Best for: heavily damaged photographs requiring extensive restoration.
Not sure which service your photograph needs? Upload your image for evaluation. We’ll recommend the appropriate restoration level before proceeding.
Photo Scanning
Starting at $19.99
Don’t have a digital copy of your photograph?
We offer professional scanning of original printed photographs at 24DIGI in Liberty Township, Ohio. Scanning allows you to preserve, share, and reproduce your photographs without altering the originals.
Our scanning service includes digital file preparation and delivery. Scanning is included with restoration services when needed for a standard photograph.
Contact us to arrange scanning. Please contact us before sending any original photographs by mail.
Additional Services
Restoration is only one part of what we can do with your photograph. We also offer services to help you preserve, reproduce, and display your restored images.
Turn your restored photograph into a professional-quality print, with framing options available.
Display your restored photograph as a canvas print in a range of sizes and finishes.
Photo Colorization
Add color to black-and-white photographs using available visual references and your preferences. Colorization is quoted separately based on image complexity.
Custom Image Editing
Need a specific crop, aspect ratio, background adjustment, or other modification? Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll be happy to discuss your project.
Ready to Restore Your Photograph?
You don’t need to know which restoration package is right for your image.
Simply upload your photograph and tell us what you’d like to improve. We’ll evaluate the image, recommend the appropriate service, and provide an estimate before beginning work.
Upload Your Photograph
Upload the highest-resolution version of your photograph available using our secure file-upload link.
JPEG and TIFF files are preferred.
Please use the same name and email address when uploading your photograph and submitting the estimate request form so we can match your files to your request.
If you only have a printed photograph, contact us to arrange scanning.
Request a Restoration Estimate
Complete the form below with your contact information and a brief description of your photograph.
Tell us about the damage, any specific changes you’d like, and whether you would also like a printed or framed copy.
We’ll review your request and contact you to discuss the next steps.