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Restore Photos

Restore old face photos using AI.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $6 per month, Includes unlimited restorations but limits the number of photos per session.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web
Best for Photos with blurry faces.
Not for General image clarity

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Restores old photos, but limited to face images and doesn't work well on other objects. Not suitable for general image restoration tasks.

✓What it does well

Face recognitionSpecializes in restoring old face photos.
Open-source stackPowered by Vercel and ReplicateHQ, easily deployable.
Free plan availableOffers basic features for free use.

✕Where it falls short

Blurry content onlyDoesn't restore non-face objects or general image clarity.
No text restorationCannot enhance readability of blurry texts within images.
Limited resolutionRestored photos may still have lower resolution than original high-quality images.

Key features

AI-poweredUses advanced AI for restoration.
Free plan availableOffers a free plan with basic features.
AI-powered restorationUses advanced AI to restore old photos.
Real user feedbackFeatures testimonials from satisfied users.

Questions about Restore Photos

What does Restore Photos do?

Restore Photos uses AI to restore old face photos, and Toolio lists photos with blurry faces as its best use. The reviewer notes it is limited to face images and does not work well on other objects, so it is not suited to general image restoration tasks.

How much does Restore Photos cost?

Restore Photos has a limited free tier, and paid plans start at $6 per month. The Basic Plan at $6 per month includes unlimited restorations with up to 50 images per session, while the Pro Plan at $9 per month carries a limit of 300 image restorations per month.

Can Restore Photos fix blurry text or objects in a picture?

No. The reviewer notes that Restore Photos does not restore non-face objects or general image clarity, and it cannot improve the readability of blurry text within images. Restored photos may also still have a lower resolution than original high-quality images.

What technology powers Restore Photos?

Restore Photos runs on an open-source stack powered by Vercel and ReplicateHQ, which the reviewer notes makes it easy to deploy. It uses AI to restore old photos, works in a web browser, and its site features testimonials from users.

Is Restore Photos worth it according to Toolio?

Toolio gives Restore Photos a score of 4.0 out of 5, scored by Alex after real use on 3 Oct 2026. The reviewer values its focus on old face photos and its free plan, while marking it down for handling only faces. Toolio lists Chromatic Lens, JPG Hi, Erasio and Auto Cropper as alternatives.

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