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Photo Restoration
Restore old photos and relive all your most precious memories. Simply bring your photos to your nearest shop!
Find A StoreOur most popular photo restoration services
We restore, repair and recolour old photos to bring your favourite moments back to life.
Restore old photos
Using the latest digital restoration techniques, we’ll enhance old colour photos, black & white prints, negatives and slides.
Repair damaged photos
Our experts can repair scratched, torn, creased and other damaged photos. We can even recreate missing pieces!
Recolour & retouch
From black & white photos to faded old prints, we can add colour, remove unwanted objects, or even combine multiple photos!
How to restore old photos near you
Restoring old photos has never been easier. It’s all done in just 3 simple steps:
Visit a shop
Bring your old photos to your nearest shop. We’ll scan your original photos and hand them straight back to you!
Photos are restored
Using the scanned copies, our specialists will then lovingly restore, recolour and retouch your photos (without using any AI!).
Get your photos!
Restored photos are saved on a CD, so you can print and share with future generations. Collect it from your local shop when it’s ready!
Enjoy professional photo restoration in our shops
No AI, no shortcuts. Get photos restored by our experienced professionals to get the *best* possible results!
Photo recolouring
Faded colours are digitally restored by correcting contrasts, colour casts and shadows. Photos get a new lease of life!
Photo retouching
We can remove objects, airbrush faces and edit backgrounds to craft the perfect family photos.
Recreate missing pieces
Missing sections can be masterfully rebuilt and recreated to make damaged photos whole again.
Black & white colourisation
Our experts can digitally recolour black & white photos - using the most accurate colours possible!
Repair old photos to bring them back to life
From torn holiday snaps to really old family pictures, our specialists can restore and repair almost *any* photo.
Even if you think it’s completely beyond repair, our skilled photo restorers will work their magic to repair all signs of damage. Including these common issues (and much more!):
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Scratches and stains
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Minor rips
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Torn-up photos
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Creases
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Dirt spots, mould & water damage
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Pen and paint marks
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Faded colours
Your photos deserve the very best, so we don’t use any unreliable AI tools or other shortcuts. Every picture is lovingly restored by our experienced specialists instead!
Why restore your old photographs?
Your happy family memories are priceless, but old photos will always deteriorate over time. Restoring photos helps you preserve these memories and keep them safe for future generations to enjoy.
You can repair damaged photos, enhance details and revive old black & white pictures in vibrant colour. Instead of leaving old photos to gather dust, photo restoration lets you take a trip down memory lane and create digital back-ups of precious pictures.
Restored photos also make incredibly thoughtful gifts, so you can print yours on personalised mugs, jaw-dropping canvas prints, photo books and wrap up all kinds of wonderful personalised gifts!
Frequently asked questions about photo restoration
How do I get my old photos restored?
You can restore your photos at any Max Spielmann shop across the UK. Use our handy Store Finder to locate your nearest shop, and simply bring your photos to us whenever you’re ready.
Our in-store experts will then assess your photos and explain how we can help. In most cases, your photos will be restored by the specialists in our central workshop (but simple restorations can be completed quickly in our shop).
Do I get my original photos back?
Yes, you’ll get your original photos back straight away. Instead of sending them to our workshop, we’ll simply scan your photos, hand them back to you, and use the scanned copies to restore your photos in a flash.
How much does photo restoration cost?
Photo restoration prices depend on the extent of the damage and the amount of work required. Every photo is unique, so our in-store colleagues will quote a price once they’ve inspected your photos.
How long does photo restoration take?
We aim to complete all photo restorations within a few working days, but lead times depend on the severity of damage and how busy our photo restorers are!
Can you repair extremely damaged photos?
Yes, we’ll attempt to repair even the most damaged photos. Some photos may be beyond repair, but bring them to your local Max Spielmann shop, and we’ll see how we can help!
Can I restore my photos online?
No, photo restoration is only available in our shops, so that we can inspect your photos, quote an accurate price, and talk you through exactly what we’re going to do.
Is there a limit on how many photos I can restore?
Absolutely not! There are no limits at all, so you can restore as many photos as you like.