MZSoft Studio
How to Restore an Old or Faded Photo on iPhone
There is no single repair button. Combine Enhance (upscale and sharpen), Restore (faces), and Adjust or Filters (fading, contrast, tint). It improves faded and soft photos; it does not rebuild missing parts, and it does not colourise (use ReColor for that).
The problem
An old print is faded, soft and marked. Sending it to a restoration service takes weeks and costs money. Doing it in a desktop editor takes skill. And you’re uneasy about uploading family faces to an online service.
A workflow that uses the tools you have
PhotoRepair doesn’t have one “restore” switch. It has tools you combine:
- Get a good scan. Flat, evenly lit, in focus, straight on.
- Enhance (upscale/sharpen) to enlarge small scans and recover softness. See upscaling.
- Restore the faces. See face restore.
- Erase small marks, dust and stains. See removing objects.
- Adjust faded contrast and tone: exposure, curves and tint. See Adjust.
- Save the result and keep the original.
Everything runs on your phone.
What each tool is good for
| Problem | Tool |
|---|---|
| Too small or soft | Enhance |
| Blurry or faded faces | Restore |
| Dust, spots, small scratches | Erase |
| Faded, low contrast, yellowed | Adjust |
| Black-and-white to colour | Not here: use ReColor |
Limits
- No colourisation in PhotoRepair.
- Large missing areas (torn corners, big creases) can’t be rebuilt.
- AI adds plausible detail, which isn’t the same as true detail. Treat faces with care.
- Free plan: 3 AI edits a day, so a multi-step restoration might take a couple of days, or Pro.
FAQ
Does PhotoRepair colourise black-and-white photos? No. It restores sharpness, faces and tone. For colour, use ReColor.
Can it fix big scratches or torn corners? The Erase tool can fill small marks. Large missing areas can’t be rebuilt.
What order should I use the tools? Enlarge and sharpen first, restore faces, erase marks, then adjust light and contrast.