Restore Old Photos From Your Phone
Photos allow us to preserve memories and share them with others, which is why we treasure old photos from our ancestors so much. Sadly, however, old photos often become scratched, faded, and discolored over time. Their age, along with too much exposure to sunlight, can cause a loss of color and clarity. Additionally, old photos are often subject to improper storage or handling, resulting in scratches, tears, and an accumulation of dust or mold.
With BeFunky's Old Photo Restorer, you can easily restore old photos and transform faded, damaged images into beautiful keepsakes. This tool uses advanced AI to reduce scratches, recolor black and white images, and even recover blurry or faded faces. The best part is that this tool is also available in our free mobile app, allowing you to restore old photos and share them on the go.
Whether you're aiming to restore a vintage photo from your grandparents' wedding or repair an old family portrait that's seen better days, our free photo restorer app has got you covered. In this blog post, we'll explore how you can digitally restore old photos using BeFunky's free photo restorer app!
Benefits of Restoring Old Photos
Before we reveal how to restore old photos conveniently on your mobile, you might be wondering why you would need to do this in the first place. Here are just some of the most common reasons:
- Sharing memories: People often want to share restored photos during family reunions to reminisce about the past.
- Creating albums: Restored photos can be used to create physical or digital family albums.
- Tracing ancestry: Restoring old photos to get a clearer view of ancestors' faces and settings.
- Documenting family history: Using restored images in family trees and historical records.
- Anniversaries: Restoring wedding photos for milestone anniversaries.
- Birthdays: Restoring childhood photos for birthday celebrations.
- Honoring loved ones: Restoring photos for use in memorial services or tribute videos.
- Preserving legacies: Ensuring the memories of loved ones are preserved in good condition for future generations.
- Social media: Sharing restored photos on social media platforms to engage with family and friends.
- Messaging apps: Sending restored photos through messaging apps as a way to reconnect with loved ones.
- Photo collages: Using restored images in creative projects like collages, scrapbooks, or wall art.
- Gifts: Creating personalized photo gifts such as photo books or framed pictures.
How to Digitally Restore Old Photos From Your Phone
Ready to restore a vintage photo on your phone? BeFunky’s mobile app is completely free to download. However, keep in mind that our Old Photo Restorer requires a Plus account to use. Start by opening the BeFunky app, then follow the 3 steps below!
Step 1: Open the Old Photo You Wish to Restore
Tap Edit a Photo to begin. Then, tap the folder icon at the top of the screen to open the old photo you wish to restore.
Step 2: Use the Old Photo Restorer Tool
You’ll find the Old Photo Restorer tool located within the Edit menu, which is at the bottom of your screen.
The tool will instantly utilize revolutionary AI to remove scratches and correct blurring or fading within your old photo. Not only can you adjust the slider to increase or decrease scratch reduction, but you can also toggle on Recover Faces, as we’ve done here. This will transform your old photo’s subjects into clearer and crisper versions.
You can also toggle on Recolor B&W to create a very realistic colored version of your old photo. Our advanced AI understands the unique color profile of each photo. As you can see below, the results are stunning!
Step 3: Save Your Restored Antique Photo
Once you’ve finished editing your vintage photo, all that’s left to do is save it. The huge advantage of editing your old photos on your mobile is the ability to then share it quickly and easily with your loved ones.
Tap the Save icon in the top right of your screen. You can then select your desired save location or hit Share to share your image instantly via messaging platforms, social media, email, and more.
Restore Vintage Photos From Your Phone
Next time you hear someone ask “can old photos be restored to their former glory?”, point them in the direction of BeFunky’s free old photo restoration app!
Ready to restore your own antique photos? Download BeFunky’s mobile app to get started!
