How to Use Restored Photos in a Genealogy Collection
By ImgHeal
Keep evidence, family identifications, and edited images clearly connected.
Document the source
Record who supplied the image, where it was found, and any writing attached to it. Distinguish the date of the photograph from the date of digitization. Keep complete front and back captures as the primary image records.
Separate identification from appearance
Use records and family testimony to support a person's identity. AI-enhanced facial features or colorized clothing are not independent evidence. Record conflicting names and uncertain dates in your notes rather than hiding the disagreement in a filename.
Publish linked versions
Attach the restored copy as a derivative and describe the edits. Include the source scan where sharing permissions allow it. Export the image index with the files so future relatives can understand the collection without access to your current software.
Before you finish
- Record provenance and inscriptions.
- Keep identity claims separate from AI edits.
- Export notes with the image collection.
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