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IDEAS | HERITAGE | HERITAGE PHOTO PRESERVATION


Heritage-Photo Preservation

Old photos need to be treated carefully. Fortunately, with safe storage strategies and a little digital intervention, you can preserve and restore your photos for generations to come.
 
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Repair and Restore

Photos tend to fade over time, especially when they’re not stored safely. The good news is that with photo-editing software you can refresh old photos that are in need of brightening, and you can digitally repair cracks, tears, smudges, or other damage.

Tips

  • Restore photo brightness by adjusting brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation.

  • Fix cracks, tears, and smudges by using the Cloning tool to copy an undamaged area of the photo over the damaged area.

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