Bring scanned family photographs back into focus

Old prints and early digital camera files are often small, grainy and faded. Upscaling a scan lets you reprint it larger or share it on modern screens, and gentle cleanup makes faces and details easier to see.

A scanned old family photograph cleaned up and enlarged

A simple workflow to restore old photos

Scan the print at the highest resolution your scanner offers, or photograph it flat in even light. Drop the file into the tool, turn on noise reduction to calm film grain, and use Deep Enhance or Lanczos with moderate sharpness to restore edge contrast around faces, hair and clothing.

What cannot be fixed

Deep motion blur or fully smeared text cannot be recovered, as the original detail no longer exists in the file.

Keeping family photos private

Everything is processed on your own device, so personal photographs are never sent to a server.

The tool

Enhance & upscale — free, in your browser

No sign-up · no watermark · no uploads. Everything below runs on your own device.

Target resolution

3840 px long edge

Sharpness45%
Algorithm

Real AI model — runs on your device, larger download, may take longer

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Batch mode: add several images and they process one after another with these shared settings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I restore old photos without uploading them?

Yes. ClarityUp 4K processes scans locally in your browser, so family photos never leave your computer or phone.

Does it repair scratches or tears?

No. It reduces grain, restores edge contrast and enlarges the photo, but physical damage like scratches needs a retouching tool.

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