Recommended scan settings
Scan at a higher resolution than you think you need. A better scan gives the restoration more real detail to work with.
Save as JPG (high quality) or PNG. Avoid tiny file sizes that indicate heavy compression.
Scanning checklist
- Clean the scanner glass before scanning.
- Scan flat and avoid shadows near edges.
- Use consistent color/contrast settings across batches.
- Keep a backup of the raw scans before editing.
Step-by-step: scan for the best AI results
- Scan at high resolution and save the raw file.
- Crop and straighten lightly (don’t over-edit).
- Upload and restore damage first.
- Upscale only if you need more resolution for printing.
Example: better input = better output
FAQs
Should I scan in color or black and white?
Scan in color, even for black-and-white prints. It preserves more subtle tonal information for restoration.
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