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AI Workflows
Repeatable frameworks that take you from damaged photo to share-ready output in minutes.
- Step-by-step restore photo checklists
- Recommended AI settings for common issues
- Troubleshooting tips for tricky images
Best practices, workflows, and inspiration from the Restore Photo AI team
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Scan & Prep
Get the cleanest input so the AI has the best possible material to work with.
- Optimal DPI, color mode, and compression
- How to flatten curled or stuck photographs
- File organization for faster batch work
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Preservation
Keep your restored files protected and ready to share for decades.
- Archival storage recommendations
- Backing up originals and restored versions
- Print preparation and display ideas
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Practical playbooks you can apply immediately to elevate every restoration project.
AI Workflows
AI Photo Restoration Workflow: 5 Steps to Perfect Results
Follow a concise five-step workflow that covers scanning, uploading, reviewing, and polishing AI-restored photos.
6 min read•Updated: January 4, 2025
WorkflowAI settingsQuality control
• Calibrate scan resolution (300-600 DPI) before restoration begins.
• Use Restore Photo AI presets as a starting point, then re-run with manual adjustments for critical faces.
• Compare before/after at 100% zoom to confirm film grain, fabric texture, and skin tones look natural.
Scan & Prep
How to Prepare Scans for Better AI Restorations
Clean inputs produce sharper outputs. Learn how to digitize fragile prints without introducing dust or glare.
5 min read•Updated: December 18, 2024
ScanningDigitizationInput quality
• Gently dust prints with a microfiber cloth and compressed air prior to scanning.
• Use a flatbed scanner with a black backing sheet to minimize light leaks and reflections.
• Save a lossless master file (TIFF/PNG) before trimming to JPEG for sharing.
Preservation
Preserving Restored Photos After Digitization
Keep your newly restored files organized, backed up, and ready for printing or gifting.
4 min read•Updated: November 30, 2024
ArchivingCloud backupPrinting
• Store originals and restored files in separate, clearly labeled folders.
• Maintain at least two backups—local SSD/NAS plus a cloud provider with version history.
• Export print-ready JPEGs at 300 DPI and add a small border to protect important details during framing.
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