Professional Photo Restoration Services
Bring your precious old photos back to life with our best-rated photo restoration studio.
Few photos are too damaged for our dedicated team. We make your memories look new again. The Supaphoto team enjoys fixing old photos, adding colour to black and white pictures, clearing up blurry images, adjusting colours and even making small photos larger. We even offer services to have your newly restored images sent as digital files directly to your phone or computer, see our photo digitalisation page.
So if you’re looking for a photographic restoration service, you can rely on Supaphoto© to take good care of your family’s photos.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
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About Our Service - The Supaphoto© Way
Thousands of Families Have Trusted Supaphoto
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How our Photo Restoration Service Works
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply pack your beloved memories and send the photos to restore to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send them to us directly. Ask for your step by step welcome pack now.
2. Lovingly Converted
We love what we do. Our dedicated team will restore your old photos. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once the restored photos are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your photos carefully so you always know their status and when they’ll be ready for return.
What's Included?
You’ll receive everything needed to safeguard your memories.
Yes, where collection is applicable, we’ll organise for an easy to understand pre-paid address label to be sent to you. Could not be more simple. There’s also a section in there for you to add notes.
We know how precious your memories are. It can feel like a big decision. The Supaphoto Welcome Guide explains the process in step by step simple terms. It will also include useful contact details for peace of mind.
We loe what we do. Our dedcated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
This is where the magic begins. We’ll return all of your original media. Once preserved, you can access your files via our easy cloud download service, on a memory stick or a lovely DVD. Finally, just relax and let those memories flood in!.
How to Choose the Right Digital Restoration for your Photos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Restore Photos to Digital
Restore Photos to USB
Restore Photos to DVD
Your old photos restored into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your restored photos from our cloud – instantly from anywhere.
Restored photos copied on a new USB memory stick. Plug in to your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your restored photos.
Your original photos scanned and copied to a DVD. You’ll be able to enjoy them on a DVD player, computer, laptop with DVD drive.
What you’ll Get: Restored and digitised conversions as computer files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital image files.
Ideal For: Sharing with family and friends.
What you’ll get: Your photos on either a standard USB stick or an SSD drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough, or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Viewing on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
What you‘ll get: Your photos on DVD(s).
What to order: Just choose the DVD option to get your digitised photos.
Ideal for: Watching your digital images on a TV as a slideshow.
How to Choose the Right Restoration for your Photos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Restore Photos to Digital
Your old photos restored into digital images, accessed and stored safely online. Download your restored photos from our cloud – instantly from anywhere.
What you‘ll get: Restored and digitised conversions as computer files.
What to order: Just order a cloud download option to access your digital image files.
Ideal for: Sharing with family and friends.
Restore Photos to USB
Restored photos copied on a new USB memory stick. Plug in to your computer (or a device with a USB port) to easily view, save and send your digitised photos.
What you’ll get: Your photos on either a standard USB or an SSD drive.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough, or upgrade to a safer SSD.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots) as a slideshow.
Restore Photos to DVD
Your original photos scanned and copied to a DVD. You’ll be able to enjoy them on a DVD player, computer, or laptop with a DVD drive.
What you’ll get: Your photos on DVD(s).
What to Order: Just choose the DVD option to get your digitised photos.
Ideal For: Watching your digital images on a TV as a slideshow.
No1 Photo Restoration Service in the UK
Watch the video to see how our professional photo restoration service works and view examples of the results we achieve for customers every day. It explains our careful process, from preparing and scanning your original photographs through to restoring damaged images and delivering them in convenient digital formats. Whether you’re preserving treasured family portraits, faded prints or well-loved albums, you’ll see how we combine specialist equipment with experienced technicians to produce faithful, high-quality digital copies that can be enjoyed for generations.
Every photograph entrusted to Supaphoto is handled in our fully equipped professional studio using pro-grade digitalisation equipment designed to capture as much detail as possible. Before scanning, we carefully dust each image to help maintain image quality, while our technicians apply expert colour correction and complimentary cropping to produce clean, natural-looking results. Where appropriate, we can also enhance faded or ageing photographs while remaining faithful to the original image.
We create high studio-grade scan resolutions suitable for digital viewing, secure archiving and high-quality reprinting, giving you flexible files that remain useful well into the future. Images can be supplied in widely used formats including JPEG, TIFF and higher-resolution options where required, making them easy to store, share and preserve with confidence.
If a photograph presents scanning challenges, we don’t simply settle for the first result. Our team will rescan it using different equipment or settings wherever appropriate to achieve the best possible outcome. Most photographs and albums can be digitised and recovered regardless of their age or condition, helping safeguard irreplaceable memories before further deterioration occurs.
We work with virtually every photographic format, including loose prints, photo albums, enlargements, negatives and slides. If you also have albums that deserve careful preservation, our specialist photo album digitisation service offers the same meticulous approach. For practical advice on protecting restored images for the future, our guide to the best ways to back up and store digital photos explains simple steps you can take to keep your memories safe for years to come.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Choosing a professional photo restoration service means trusting someone with irreplaceable memories. At Supaphoto, we’ve refined our process over more than 20 years to make it straightforward, secure and dependable from start to finish. Your photographs are carefully grouped and kept in their original batches and order throughout the restoration process, helping preserve the story behind every collection. Once completed, your restored files can be supplied on preloaded USB drives, with compatible digital photo frames also available, while every original photograph is safely returned to you.
Our experienced technicians carry out all work by hand here in the UK, giving you confidence that your treasured images remain under expert care. Every order passes through a multi-point quality assurance process, and if an image cannot be restored or transferred, you won’t be charged for blank scans or untransferable items. We also provide regular order updates and tracking, so you always know how your project is progressing.
We believe preserving memories should be simple. That’s why our process is designed to be as easy and hassle-free as possible, backed by genuine, old-fashioned customer service where you can speak directly to a knowledgeable member of the team whenever you have a question. Whether you are restoring a handful of family photographs or combining restoration with our professional photo album digitisation service, you’ll receive the same attention to detail and fast turnaround wherever possible.
With over 600 genuine 5-star customer reviews, Supaphoto has also supported museums, television production companies, institutions and programmes including the BBC Repair Shop. For added flexibility, optional cloud hosting is available alongside your chosen delivery method, with no compulsory annual subscription charges to access your files.
If you’re planning a wider preservation project, our guides on organising large collections before digitising and creating a lasting digital photo collection provide practical advice. You can also explore our wider Photo Preservation knowledge centre for expert tips on protecting your photographs for future generations.
We are really proud to be an ongoing technical partner to the TV Production Company behind for the BBC’s Repair Shop and have worked on multiple programmes.
See more examples of references below.
Output & Viewing
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on TV, PC, tablet or mobile
Colour Corrections
Expert colour correction plus advanced service options for more discerning customers
AI Photo Enhancement
Optional AI enhancement and restoration delivers cleaner images whilst remaining faithful
Free Services
Free cropping of images, rotating to correct aspect and pre-scan dusting
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking
Museum Grade Photo Scanners & Software
We use professional-grade scanning equipment and museum certified software for colour faithful, accurate digital conversions.
See for Yourself - 35mm Slides to Digital Example
We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We uniquely possess our own designed for us / made for us purpose made deep scanner which already delivers fabulous results as you can see from the photographic example below. Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, the quality is even better! We can now optionally use the latest AI to further enhance and restore your images. The technology can sharpen film while recovering accurate detail, remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail in your film, soften the look of dust and scratches and much more besides – all the time being faithful to your original image.
For more information, watch our photo to digital service and examples video
Before
Pre Treatment
After
Post Treatment
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sir Richard Attenborough – Just One of Our Proudest Moments
We were so proud to be chosen by the University of Sussex to preserve some of film director Sir Richard Attenborough’s photographs.
Over the years, we’ve also scanned thousands of photo from prestigious photo albums going back to the 1900’s for British politicians to thousands of everyday family photo collections for families throughout the UK.
We were chosen to undertake cine film conversion work for the TV Production Company behind the BBC’s Repair Shop!
Other projects include digitalising Sir Richard Attenborough’s personal collection of images, converting early footage of Virgin Airways promotional films and digitalisation work relating to Windsor Castle, The Mary Rose and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Photo Restoration Prices
At Supaphoto we’ve taken pleasure in growing our business slowly through referrals – see prices below and our Service FAQs further down.
Photo Restoration Prices:
Prices start from £19.99
Prices also include Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family.
Service Options:
– Fold & Scratch Damage Repair
– Fading Correction
– Missing Pieces Recreated
– Black & White Photo Colourising
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) JEPG or TIFF Digital files sent as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family
ii) JPEG or TIF Digital files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a CD in a nice presentation case
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case: £9.99
Free Doorstep Collection & Return Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack and address label. We’ll then liaise with you to get your package collected free of charge. Our prices also includes free return delivery.
Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
Common Requests:
- Enhancements – Retouching, light marks & blemishes, scratch removal, improved contrast & colours, red eye correction
- Enhance & Restore – Additional work such as greater scratch and blemish corrections, enlargement and light tears (not facial)
- Full Restoration – As enhance & restore option but with more detailed, time consuming work – greater scratch and blemish corrections, removal of difficult objects and tears and reconstruction in key areas
We simply ask to view any images beforehand since it’s difficult to assess the amount of work needed without this step
All Prices are Inclusive of VAT
FAQs
We’ve made life easy for you by compiling the the most commonly asked questions that we’ve been asked over the years in one place!
How can I view my photos?
Could not be easier! Either watch on PC, Laptop, MAC or Phone and as a slideshow or as images in folders. Or plug and play with USB on your TV.
No upfront payment? – when do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a small chance that you may have images not worth scanning.
Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we send you or share your USB memory stick.
Which media output is best?
Digital images are easy to view and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. A USB can simply be plugged into a TV nowadays!. Perhaps have with your own DIY family archiving project? Or opt for a back-up set on a USB or CD for safety.
How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less.
Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
Does the price include Free Collection and return?
Yes indeed and fully tracked all the way.
What’s your quality like?
We always work with high quality resolution scans for your peace of mind.
Can I view and save them on a Free Online Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes. We offer a museum quality service for more discerning customers and organisations. It delivers quality – higher resolution images with extra treatment such as tint corrections to further enhance them to our ‘Museum Standard’
I don’t want to pay if images are so dark that they are not worth scanning..!
Don’t worry. We will NOT scan any images that are so dark that they would not result in a good discernible image.
Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat tapes as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself
Why should I do it?
All photos slowly fade over time. The sooner you do it – the better.
Do I have to count them?
No need! We’ll tell you the exact number at the end.
Can you organise them?
Each batch will typically be placed in logical folders. For your peace of mind, we normally precede file numbers with the initials of our clients.
What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match.
I have a lot of images – Can I get a bulk discount?
Contact us to see how we can help. See also our buy now, pay later option.
I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
Bulk Discount?
Got a large order? We’ll always do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.!
More Help & Guidance
Benefits of Choosing Professional Photo Restoration
Old photographs often capture moments that cannot be replaced, but over time they can fade, become damaged or be difficult to share. Choosing a professional photo restoration service helps preserve these important memories by carefully repairing and digitising your images while maintaining their original character. Supaphoto combines experienced technicians, specialist equipment and a careful quality-controlled process to create restored digital copies that are easier to enjoy, share and protect.
A professional restoration service is particularly valuable for family archives, historic photographs and treasured collections where quality matters. Your images are handled with care throughout the process, with originals returned once completed. For customers with mixed collections, our wider photo and album digitisation services can also help preserve multiple types of memories in a consistent digital format.
Digital restoration provides peace of mind by reducing the risk of losing photographs through ageing, accidental damage or deterioration. It also makes it easier to create backups, share memories with family members and produce future prints without repeatedly handling delicate originals.
How to Place an Order for Photo Restoration
Ordering a photo restoration service with Supaphoto is designed to be simple and straightforward. You can send your photographs to our UK studio, where our technicians will assess your images and complete the restoration process with care. Whether you have individual prints, collections or albums requiring attention, we keep your photographs organised throughout every stage.
Once your order is received, your photos are carefully maintained in their original batches and sequence. This helps ensure collections remain meaningful and prevents images becoming mixed up during processing. You will receive updates and order tracking information for reassurance while your memories are being restored.
After completion, your restored images are supplied in a convenient format of your choice, including digital delivery options or preloaded USB storage. Your original photographs are then safely returned to you.
A Simple, Hassle-Free Restoration Process
Many people delay restoring old photographs because they assume the process will be complicated. At Supaphoto, we have created a simple process that requires minimal effort from customers while ensuring photographs receive expert attention.
Our experienced technicians carefully prepare, restore and quality-check your images here in the UK. Each order goes through a multi-point quality assurance process to help achieve consistent results. Where an image cannot be transferred successfully or contains no usable information, there is no charge for blank images or untransferable items.
We believe good customer service still matters, which is why you can speak directly with a real member of our team whenever you need assistance. With more than 20 years of trusted experience, Supaphoto has helped families, museums, institutions and media organisations preserve valuable collections.
Digital Download or USB – Which Option Is Best?
The best delivery option depends on how you plan to use and store your restored photographs. Digital downloads provide quick access, allowing you to save files directly to your computer, tablet or preferred storage system. They are ideal for sharing images with family and creating online backups.
A preloaded USB drive offers a simple physical copy that can be stored safely, gifted to relatives or used on different devices. For customers who prefer a ready-to-use solution, USB delivery can provide an easy way to access restored photographs without needing additional setup.
Supaphoto can also provide optional cloud hosting for convenient access and storage, without compulsory annual subscription charges. For wider advice about preserving digital copies, our guide to protecting and archiving your important memories explains why creating reliable backups is an important part of long-term preservation.
Photo Restoration Pricing Guidance
The cost of restoring photographs depends on factors such as the number of images, their condition and the level of restoration required. Every collection is different, as some photographs may only require careful digital conversion while others may need additional restoration work to improve faded colours, damage or ageing effects.
Supaphoto focuses on providing a professional service with clear processes and no hidden ongoing storage fees. Customers only pay for the restoration and delivery services selected, rather than being tied into annual cloud subscriptions.
If you are unsure what type of service your photographs require, our team can help explain the available options. We can also advise whether your collection would benefit from restoration, scanning, editing or a combination of services.
Understanding Different Photo Preservation Options
Photographs can exist in many forms, and the best preservation method depends on the condition and format of your originals. Understanding the differences between options can help you choose the right approach.
| Option | Best suited for | Main benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Photo restoration | Damaged, faded or ageing photographs | Improves appearance while preserving the original image |
| Photo scanning | Prints and collections needing digital copies | Creates accessible digital versions for sharing and storage |
| Album scanning | Family albums and organised collections | Preserves complete albums while maintaining order |
| Negative scanning | Film negatives containing original image detail | Converts negatives into viewable digital photographs |
| Digital archiving | Long-term storage and protection | Helps safeguard memories for future generations |
For customers with different photographic formats, Supaphoto can also help with related services such as converting negatives and slides into digital files.
Photo Learning Zone: Common Questions About Restoring Photos
What is the best way to preserve old photos?
The best approach is usually to create high-quality digital copies while keeping the original photographs stored safely. Digital files make it easier to share memories while reducing repeated handling of fragile originals.
Can damaged or faded photographs be restored?
Many photographs can be improved through careful restoration techniques. The results depend on the condition of the original image, but professional restoration can help enhance clarity, colour and usability.
Should I scan photos myself or use a professional service?
Home scanning can work for small projects, but professional equipment and experienced technicians can provide higher-resolution files, consistent quality and better handling of valuable collections. You can find additional answers in our frequently asked questions about photo and media conversion.
For more guidance on preserving and restoring photographs, our photo restoration advice and inspiration resources provide further ideas for protecting family memories.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Restoring Photos
Waiting too long to preserve ageing photographs – fading, damage and deterioration can continue over time, so creating digital copies sooner can help protect memories.
Handling delicate originals unnecessarily – repeated touching or moving of fragile photographs can increase the risk of further damage.
Saving files in only one location – keeping multiple copies in different places helps reduce the risk of losing valuable digital memories.
Choosing low-quality scans – higher-resolution professional scans provide greater flexibility for viewing, archiving and future reprinting.
Losing track of original order – keeping photographs organised ensures family albums and collections retain their meaning.
For further advice about specific restoration queries, you can also explore the dedicated photo restoration service guidance section for additional information.
Other Questions About this Format
A: Restoring old photos involves carefully repairing and enhancing digital copies of your original prints using advanced photo editing software. This can include fixing tears, stains, and fading while improving sharpness and colour balance. At Supaphoto, we specialise in digital photo restoration — simply send us your damaged or aged photos, and our experts will scan, restore, and return them to you in beautiful, high-quality digital form. Your original photographs remain completely safe and unchanged.
A: Yes, faded photos can almost always be restored. Over time, sunlight, moisture, and age can cause colours to fade or shift. Our restoration team uses professional colour correction and contrast enhancement techniques to bring life back into your photos, restoring the original tones as accurately as possible. Even heavily faded images can often be revived with impressive results.
A: Absolutely. Black and white photo restoration is one of our specialities. We can remove scratches, stains, and creases while preserving the original texture and contrast of your image. If desired, we can even colourise your black and white photos using careful digital techniques that maintain natural skin tones and realistic shading — giving your memories a new dimension.
A: Yes — even heavily damaged photos can often be fully restored. Whether your pictures are torn, water-damaged, stained, or affected by mould, we use digital tools to carefully rebuild missing areas, smooth out creases, and remove blemishes. Our restoration artists treat each photo individually, ensuring that every repair looks seamless and authentic.
A: Our photo restoration prices start from around £9.99 per image, depending on the level of damage and the amount of detail required. Minor fixes like small scratches or fading are quick and affordable, while heavily damaged or torn photos may take longer to restore. For a precise quote, simply send us a digital scan or a photo of your print, and we’ll provide a free, no-obligation estimate.
A: The process begins when we receive your original photo — either digitally or by post. We scan your image at high resolution, then use advanced editing software to correct colour, contrast, and sharpness. Any tears, marks, or missing sections are digitally repaired by hand. Once complete, we provide you with the restored photo in your preferred format, and we always return your original print safely.
A: At Supaphoto, all restoration work is done by experienced photo editors and digital artists — not automated software. Each image is handled with care and attention, ensuring a natural and authentic finish. Our team has years of experience restoring old family portraits, vintage prints, and even historical photographs, combining technical precision with artistic sensitivity.
A: Yes, in most cases we can still restore them. You can either scan the photo yourself or send it to us as it is — we’ll advise you on the safest way to handle it. Our team can often digitally separate and restore the visible part of the image, recreating any sections that may be obscured or damaged.
A: Yes — we can digitally correct or completely restore the colour in old photos that have yellowed, faded, or changed over time. Using colour balancing and tonal adjustment, we bring back the natural hues and vibrancy of the original image while maintaining its authenticity.
A: You can either upload high-resolution scans of your photos through our online form or send the physical prints directly to our logistics centre by post. Make sure they’re packaged securely. Once received, we’ll confirm your order, complete the restoration, and return both your originals and your newly restored digital versions safely.
