Guides

Practical help with old photos: saving damaged prints, getting a good copy, and repairing it.

• How to fix a creased or crumpled photo

  Why a crease stays visible, how to flatten a bent print without harming it, and how to remove the crease line from a digital copy — no scanner needed.

  6 min read

• Can water-damaged photos be restored?

  What to do in the first 48 hours, how to handle photos stuck together or to glass, and how to repair water stains and lost detail on a digital copy.

  7 min read

• How to scan old photos with your phone

  Get a sharp, glare-free copy of an old print with just a phone: light, angle, apps and settings — and why a good copy matters before any restoration.

  5 min read