How to restore and colorize old family photos with AI
Faded, scratched or black-and-white photos can look new again in a few taps. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide using FotoTweak.
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Old family photos are some of the most precious things we own, but time isn’t kind to them. Colours fade, prints get scratched and many older photos were never in colour at all. With FotoTweak you can restore them in minutes, right on your phone.
Step 1: Get a good scan
Start with the best copy you can. Lay the photo flat in good, even daylight and take the picture straight on to avoid glare and distortion. If you have a scanner, that’s even better.
Step 2: Enhance the quality
Open the photo in FotoTweak and use the AI Photo Enhancer. It sharpens soft details, reduces blur and upscales the image to HD, which gives the next steps more to work with.
Step 3: Repair damage
Use the restore tool to clean up scratches, dust and small tears. The AI fills in the missing details so the repair blends naturally with the rest of the photo.
Step 4: Add natural colour
For black-and-white photos, try Colorize. FotoTweak adds realistic skin tones, skies and clothing colours, often bringing out details you never noticed before.
Step 5: Save and share
Save the restored version in high quality and share it with family. Restored photos make wonderful gifts for birthdays and anniversaries.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the original scan, so you can always try again
- Crop away borders and frames before enhancing
- Restore first, then colorize, for the cleanest results
Give your memories a second life: download FotoTweak free on Google Play.