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# Inspect Restoration Differences with Numbered Callouts

Turn vague restoration feedback into a small, actionable list tied to visible regions.

Restoration techniques2 min readUpdated 16 October 2026

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Quick answer

## The short version

A review is more useful when each concern points to a specific location and desired outcome. Make a separate annotation copy with numbered regions and keep the underlying source unchanged. Describe what changed and what should be preserved rather than asking for a universally better photo.

## Define the job before editing

A review is more useful when each concern points to a specific location and desired outcome. Make a separate annotation copy with numbered regions and keep the underlying source unchanged. Describe what changed and what should be preserved rather than asking for a universally better photo.

## Use a short prioritized correction list

Mark only meaningful differences, such as an altered sign, a changed eye or a remaining scratch. For each number, record the source observation, the output observation and the requested correction. Distinguish a verified fidelity problem from a personal preference about tone or artistic style.

## Make the decision from evidence

Review at the same scale and crop so geometric differences are not confused with viewer zoom. Keep the comparison files and feedback version linked to the same job or source ID. Avoid adding dozens of overlapping marks that make the review harder to interpret than the photograph itself.

## A worked planning example

Example: Callout 1 identifies an altered jacket button count; callout 2 shows a scratch that remains. The note asks to preserve the original buttons and reduce that scratch, instead of requesting a stronger enhancement across the whole face.

## A practical checklist

1. Compare matching views.
2. Mark a small set of important regions.
3. Write one clear request per number.
4. Preserve source and review versions.

## Keep a traceable result

Keep the source file, the working copy and the delivery copy as separate items. Record the input and the changes you actually made so another person can understand the result later. These workflow examples are planning examples, not documented customer outcomes or proof of a successful restoration.

## FAQs

Should callout numbers be added to the restoration master?

Use a separate review copy. The source and approved result should remain free of discussion markup.

Should I replace my original with the edited copy?

Keep the source unchanged and save a separate working or sharing copy. An export, edit or AI interpretation can omit information that remains useful in the source.

## Sources

Preservation and technical guidance reviewed for this article.

- MDN Web Docs: [Pixel manipulation with Canvas](<https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Canvas_API/Tutorial/Pixel_manipulation_with_canvas>)

## Related

- [Open the related free tool](<https://restorebunny.com/tools/annotate-image/>)
- [Handle Uncertain Printed Signs in Restored Photos](<https://restorebunny.com/guides/printed-signs-and-uncertain-photo-text/>)
- [Triage a Restoration Batch Before Spending Credits](<https://restorebunny.com/guides/triage-a-photo-restoration-batch/>)
- [Browse photo guides](<https://restorebunny.com/guides/>)
- [Free image tools](<https://restorebunny.com/tools/>)

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