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[cazxx1]

hi all I have got an old photo of my mom, sadly she has passed away now, she is only 2years old now. It is badly scratched now is there any way to get the scratches out then I could have it blown up and put on my wall It is brown in colour but I quite like that.. Is there anyone on this site that would be wiling to do it for me if I send the photo to you cheers xx

[sandmaster]

Your best bet is a local photographer or a shop such as Jessops. Best not to post the photograph anywhere in case it gets lost.

[carlton23]

I did a photo of my mum who passed over years ago with a programme on my PC called `Paint`. It took me many hours to fill each little crack but now one can hardly see any age cracks at all, and I have the satisfaction of knowing she would be proud of what I achieved. My brother and sister wanted copies also. So have a go, it will take time and patience.

[carlton23]

I forgot to mention you will find `Paint` in `Accessories` in All Programmes

[ChuckFickens]

Download Gimp (yeah serious) it's an image editing program thats kinda a free, open source, version of photoshop and give it a go your self.

http://www.gimp.org/windows/

or if you want to send the scan to me I will have look for you, but I'll be honest if it needs to much work then I'll not have time... if it only needs a little work I may be able to help

if you want me to have a look send it to [email protected]

[ACtheTROLL]

same here ... chuck if it's too big a job I'll have a look

[cazxx1]

ok thanks for all your help

[anotheoldgit]

There is a site where some geeks will restore them for you free, various people will have a go and post back the results.

You don't have to release the original to them, you just download it on the site.

I haven't time just now but I will find out the web address and post it.

[Jenga]

Have you got a Truprint shop where you live? They restore old photos.

[anotheoldgit]

Got it for you.

www.rootschat.com

[ChuckFickens]

I have got the photo you sent, it is no where near a high enough quality scan of the pic to be able to do anything with it, as soon as I zoom in it loses all definition. (for the techs... it's 37kb)

Firstly you need to scan at a much higher resolution, and then save it as a TIFF or a PNG... not a JPEG

[anotheoldgit]

Further to my link this link will take you straight to the photo restoration page, hope it helps.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board =298