Oval Infotech Editorial Team
2024 · 6 min read · Oval Infotech
Old photograph restoration is one of the most emotionally meaningful services in professional photo editing. Damaged, faded, torn, or water-stained photographs — often irreplaceable family heirlooms — can be restored to their original quality through skilled digital restoration. At Oval Infotech, we approach every restoration with the care and sensitivity these precious images deserve.
Types of Damage We Restore
- Physical tears and creases — Paper-level damage that has created visible lines, tears, or missing areas
- Age-related fading — Loss of contrast and colour depth due to chemical deterioration of the photographic paper
- Water and moisture damage — Blotching, blooming, and colour shift from water exposure
- Foxing and mould spots — Organic growth patterns on old paper prints
- Scratches and surface abrasion — Physical damage to the emulsion layer of film photographs
- Missing sections — Areas where the physical photograph has been completely lost
Our Restoration Process
Digital Scanning Preparation
We recommend scanning at minimum 600 DPI, ideally 1200 DPI for severely damaged images, to capture the maximum detail before restoration begins.
Damage Assessment
Our restoration specialists assess every photograph individually, noting all damage types and planning the restoration approach before beginning work.
Base Restoration
Tears, creases, and missing sections are reconstructed using clone, heal, and content-aware techniques — drawing from undamaged areas of the photograph.
Tonal and Colour Restoration
Age-related fading, colour shifts, and contrast loss are corrected to restore the original tonal quality of the photograph.
Final Enhancement
Optional sharpening, noise reduction, and colourisation are applied according to client preferences before final delivery.
Old photo restoration at Oval Infotech starts from $15 per image for basic restoration. Heavily damaged images requiring reconstruction are quoted individually after assessment.
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