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Plain-English help for caring for, repairing and preserving the photos you have.
Damaged Photo Repair: What Can Be Fixed, and How
Tears, creases, water spots, mold, missing corners: a look at the kinds of damage old photos pick up, which ones restore well, and how to send the best possible copy.
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Rebuilding a Face from Reference Photos
When a face is torn away or worn to nothing, other photos of the same person can guide the rebuild. Here is how that works and what to send.
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Photo Preservation and Aging: How Old Photos Change, and How to Slow It
Light, heat, humidity and old albums all leave their mark. Learn how photos age and the simple steps that keep yours safe for the next generation.
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How to Clean Old Photos (and What Not to Do)
A step-by-step picture guide to cleaning old photos safely at home, and what to do when a photo is stuck to glass.
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How to Store Old Photos So They Don’t Fade, Yellow or Stick
Where to keep old photos, what to keep them in, and the everyday habits that quietly damage them.
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Why Old Photos Turn Yellow, Red or Brown (and Why They Fade)
What is really happening when a photo changes color, and what can and can’t be fixed.
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