Workflow · Photo Restoration

Restore and Animate Old Photos

Old family photos are often scratched, faded or soft. A three-step workflow in one studio can repair the picture, sharpen the faces, and then animate the result into a short clip you can share with family.

Step 1	Photo Restoration: 1 credit
Step 2	Face Fix: 1 credit
Step 3	Animate with Image to Video: from 1 credit
Plan needed	Any plan or pay-per-use credits

Restore and Animate Old Photos in the studio.
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Free to sign up. Pay per use from 10 credits, or subscribe from $47/mo.

The Three-Step Workflow

Restore. Open Photo Restoration, upload a scan of the photo and generate. It repairs damage, scratches and fading. 1 credit.

Fix the faces. Face Fix (CodeFormer) sharpens faces. Keep the fidelity setting moderate so people still look like themselves. 1 credit.

Animate. Send the repaired image to Image to Video with a gentle prompt, or try a one-click preset. From 1 credit.

Share. Download the clip and send it to family.

What It Costs

Step	Credits
Photo Restoration	1
Face Fix	1
Animate, 5 seconds (Kling v2.1)	1
Total for one photo	3

Re-running a step costs another credit, so scan the photo well first. A 300 DPI or better scan gives the models more to work with.

Handle Old Photos Sensitively

Keep the motion gentle: a small smile, a slow push-in, a soft blink.
Check faces carefully. AI can subtly change features, so compare against the original before sharing.
Tell relatives it is AI-animated. For some families, moving images of loved ones are very emotional.
Keep the original scan safe. Treat AI versions as extras.

Prompts for Old Photos

Gentle slow push-in, the person blinks and smiles slightly, soft natural light. Keep the face and clothing exactly the same. The photograph comes softly to life, subtle head movement, very slow camera drift.

Pricing in One Line

Credits cost about $0.52 each on Starter, $0.49 on Pro and $0.39 on Studio, and $0.46 to $0.60 when bought pay-per-use. New customers get 20% off their first card payment. One-time credits never expire, and unused subscription credits carry over. Full list: credit costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI restore an old photo?

Yes. Photo Restoration repairs scratches, damage and fading, and Face Fix sharpens faces. Each costs 1 credit.

Can I animate an old photo?

Yes. After restoring it, use Image to Video or a one-click preset to make a short clip. Animation starts at 1 credit for 5 seconds.

Will the faces look the same?

Models can subtly change faces. Use a moderate Face Fix setting, keep the motion gentle, and compare to the original.

What scan quality do I need?

A sharp scan at 300 DPI or better. Photos from a phone should be taken flat, in even light, without glare.

Is this appropriate for photos of people who have died?

Many families find it moving, but it is personal. Ask relatives first, and label the result as AI-animated.

⚡ 20% Off Your First Card Payment

Try Restore and Animate Old Photos on Your Own Project

Buy a small amount of credits with no subscription, or subscribe from $47/mo. New customers get 20% off their first card payment.

⚡ Open it in the studio →

20% off first card payment automatically · Plans from $47/mo · Or pay-per-use, no subscription