Digitizing and restoration

Photo Restoration in Louisville

We repair torn, creased, stained and faded photos by hand, right here in Louisville. Your original is scanned and returned unharmed, and never sent out of town.

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Before and after photo restoration at The Print Refinery Louisville East
Restoration
From $45.95
Levels
Light to group heavy
Turnaround
7 to 10 business days
Your original
Stays local, returned unharmed

What we repair

Damage we fix

  • Tears, creases and missing sections
  • Faded color, restored true to the original
  • Water stains, spots and mold
  • Scratches, including on faces and fine detail
  • Background changes and adding or removing a person
  • Colorization of black and white or discolored photos

Pricing

Light restoration$45.95Medium restoration$69.95Medium heavy restoration$74.95Heavy restoration$99.95Group heavy restoration$149.95Change background$59.95Add or remove a person$69.95Colorization$79.95
Light covers minor damage outside detail areas. Group heavy covers extensive damage to photos of 2 or more people. We confirm the level when we see your photo.

Step by step

How it works

  1. Bring in your photoBring your photo to the store, or send us a file. We look at the damage and confirm the restoration level.
  2. We scan the originalYour original is scanned and handed back unharmed. All work is done on the digital copy.
  3. Digital retouchingWe repair tears, stains and creases, and restore faded color true to the original.
  4. Pick up your restored photoTypical turnaround is 7 to 10 business days, depending on the damage.

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Questions

Common questions

What kinds of damage can you repair?

Tears, fading, water stains, mold, creases and missing sections can all be retouched digitally. We also change backgrounds, add or remove people, and colorize black and white photos.

Is my original photo safe?

Yes. We scan your original and return it unharmed. All work is done from the digital copy, and your original stays local.

Can you restore faded color?

Yes. We restore faded color true to the original photo.

Do you offer different levels of restoration?

Yes. Light, medium, medium heavy, heavy and group heavy, from $45.95 to $149.95. The level depends on how much damage there is and where it is.

How long does a restoration take?

Typical turnaround is 7 to 10 business days, depending on the damage. Rush service may be available.

How do I get started?

Bring your photo to the store or contact us. We will look at the damage and tell you which level it needs.

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Visit the store

Visit us in Louisville

Walk in with your film, photos, tapes or camera. No appointment needed for most services, and the team is happy to answer questions.

9451 Westport Road, Suite 119
Louisville, KY 40241

(502) 339-1999

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Hours

Store Hours:
10:00am - 6:00pm M-F
10:00am - 2:00pm Sat.

louisvilleeast@theprintrefineryky.com