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Design, Video & Audio

Best Photo Restoration Software in 2026

Old photos can need very different repairs: colorization, scratch removal, face enhancement or processing in batches. Compared on those capabilities, these tools also vary in maximum export resolution and supported file formats.

  1. 01 AIPhotor

    AIPhotor is aimed at casual users, designers, photographers, and online entrepreneurs who need image retouching tools.

    From $2.50/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · Android
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 ImageColorizer

    ImageColorizer suits people working with family photos, historical images, scanned portraits or pictures they plan to share, archive or print.

    From $1.67/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Hotpot AI Photo Restorer

    It suits people restoring everyday photographs, including users needing color enhancement or batch processing.

    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 DaVinci AI Photo Restoration

    It suits people restoring damaged or faded photographs, including users starting from smartphone pictures of prints.

    From $39.99/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 HitPaw FotorPea

    FotorPea suits beginners and professionals looking for image enhancement, restoration, editing, generation, or batch processing.

    From $7.53/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.8 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Memento AI

    Memento AI suits people preserving, sharing, or gifting family photographs who want scratch repair, face sharpening, or colorization.

    From $3.08/mo Free plan macOS · iOS
    8.8 Visit Specs
  7. 07 AKVIS Retoucher AI

    It suits people restoring family photos or retouching images, from everyday editing to professional and prepress work.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · Browser extension
    8.7 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Coloroid AI

    It suits people restoring family portraits, historical photographs, and faded snapshots on Apple devices.

    macOS · iOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  9. 09 VanceAI Photo Restorer

    VanceAI Photo Restorer suits people restoring damaged or faded photographs who want automatic repair and optional colorization.

    From $8.32/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  10. 10 HitPaw FotorPea

    FotorPea suits people seeking AI image enhancement, editing, and batch processing across listed platforms.

    From $7.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Renew
    From $4.17/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Reviva

    Reviva suits people restoring old family photos, scanned snapshots, or vintage keepsakes.

    From $5/mo Free plan macOS · iOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 1001 Photo Restore
    Web
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 RenewShot

    RenewShot suits iPhone users restoring scanned old prints, blurry shots, or black-and-white memories.

    From $4.17/mo Free plan iOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 SoftOrbits Photo Retoucher

    Photo Retoucher suits people restoring damaged, blurry, or black-and-white photos, including users who want batch processing or localized manual cleanup.

    From $2.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  16. 16 OldtoLife

    OldtoLife suits people restoring family memories from old or damaged prints and digital photos.

    From $4.16/mo Free trial iOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 PhotoGlory
    Free trial Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Restore.Photo

    The Free plan may suit occasional personal restoration, while the site describes Pro for individuals and Business for teams and professionals with high-volume needs.

    From $12/mo Free plan Web · API
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 PhotoRestore Pro
    Free trial Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Restory
    Free trial Web · API
    7.2 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Wondershare Repairit
    From $3.33/mo Web · Windows · macOS
    7.1 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Revora
    From $3.83/mo iOS
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 That Old Photo
    Web
    6.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Topaz Photo
    From $16.58/mo Windows · macOS
    6.7 Visit Specs
  25. 25 RestorePhotos.io
    Web
    6.5 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Platform availability, free plans and paid-from pricing can help you narrow options around your device, workflow and budget. AIPhotor, HitPaw FotorPea and ImageColorizer are among the software names shown, alongside VanceAI Photo Restorer. Check which repair tasks matter for your images, and whether the export quality and file support meet your needs.

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