When to Urgently Scan and Restore Family Photos

Not all family photos deteriorate at the same rate — some types are in urgent need of restoration while others can wait. Knowing which photos to prioritize can prevent irreplaceable losses while managing the time and cost of a large restoration project.

The Challenge

High-priority photos include Polaroids (fading rapidly), color prints from the 1970s (significant color shift in progress), home movie stills (deteriorating faster than prints), and any photos showing active deterioration — mold growth, emulsion lifting, or silver mirroring.

How AI Helps

PhotoFix photo triage service helps families identify their most at-risk photos before beginning a full restoration project. The triage analysis examines photos across the collection and provides a priority-ordered restoration list, ensuring the most urgent photos are addressed first.

Next Steps

Gather your photographs, scan at the highest resolution available (600 DPI minimum), and visit PhotoFix to start the restoration process. AI tools can handle damage that once required expensive professional services, making preservation accessible for every family.