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// Stories and guides //

How to save, restore and share your family's photos.

Plain advice on old prints, scanning, restoring and including the whole family, from the people who make BringBack.
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Every photo in the shoebox can come back.

Restoring a photo costs 1 credit, credits never expire, and you see the result beside the original before you download.
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  • A creased 1950s portrait of a couple, restored
  • A 1962 family photo at home, restored in colour
  • A faded family photo on a porch, restored
  • A yellowed, cracked photo of four relatives, restored
  • An early wedding portrait, colorized
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October 28, 2026 · 14 min read

How to Make a 2027 Family Photo Calendar: Sizes & Tips

Plan a 2027 family photo calendar with monthly ideas, caption prompts, old-photo restoration tips, and pixel-size charts for sharper prints.

  • October 22, 2026 · 12 min read

    12 Meaningful Christmas Gifts You Can Make From Old Family Photos

    Old family photos make the most personal Christmas gifts. 12 ideas, from restored portraits to then-and-now frames, and what each takes to make in time.

  • October 22, 2026 · 10 min read

    How to Add a Deceased Loved One to Your Christmas Family Photo

    How to add a loved one who has passed away to this year’s Christmas family photo so it looks natural: the right photos, placement, lighting and printing.

  • October 16, 2026 · 21 min read

    Where to Keep Old Family Photos for Future Generations: 9 Platforms Compared (2026)

    We compared 9 places to keep old family photos on cost, full-resolution storage, family sharing, export, and what happens to the photos after a death.

  • July 19, 2026 · 11 min read

    How to Create a Vintage Black & White Family Portrait Composite

    Learn to create stunning ai family photo black and white portraits. Master the art of vintage composite creation in 2026. Get professional results easily.

  • July 19, 2026 · 10 min read

    How to Add a Missing Person to a Family Photo Naturally with AI

    Easily add a missing person to your family photo in 2026 using AI. Learn how to create a seamless and natural tribute with our expert guide.

  • July 19, 2026 · 11 min read

    How to Restore a Ripped, Folded, or Torn Family Portrait with AI

    Restore ripped family photos using AI in 2026. Learn how to easily repair torn or folded family portraits with our simple guide.

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Try it on one of your own photos.

Every tool is pay once, with nothing to renew.
The same family photo restored
A cracked, yellowed family photo from the 1950s
Original
Restored

Restore your own old photo

Tears, creases and fading are repaired in about a minute. It's 1 credit per photo, with packs from $4.99 and nothing to renew.

Restore a photo
A family portrait of three generations in front of a Christmas tree

Make one family portrait from separate photos

Upload one photo of each person, up to 8 in total, and choose a setting. It's for families who are never all in the same place.

Make a portrait
The same family photo with a grandmother included
A family photo with an empty seat on the sofa
Your photo
With her included

Add someone to a family photo

Upload your group photo and one photo of the person who's missing, then show where they belong. It's 2 credits per attempt.

Add a person

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    How to Digitize 35mm Slides at Home: 2026 Guide

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    Explore the ethics and safety of animating photos of deceased relatives in 2026. Is it right? Can you animate photos of dead relatives without harm?

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    Christmas Gifts for Grandparents: Spark Joy & Make Memories That Last!

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