How to Set Goals for a Family Photo Restoration
By ImgHeal · Updated
Agree on what should be repaired, preserved, colorized, printed, or left visible before editing begins.
Set the project's purpose
Ask who will use the result and whether the priority is historical fidelity, easy viewing, a creative tribute, or a specific print. These goals can require different crops and edit strength.
Make a documented plan
Write down limits for facial reconstruction, object removal, colorization, borders, inscriptions, and visible damage. Identify the untouched source that will remain the reference.
Review whether the result serves the goal
Review one sample at normal viewing size with the family. Change the brief when the result feels too smooth, too speculative, or unsuitable for the intended use.
Check before you finish
- Name the audience and output.
- Set limits on reconstruction.
- Approve one sample first.
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Keep the original scan. Upload a separate digital copy, review ImgHeal’s generated result, and decide whether it suits your needs.
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