Source: https://restorebunny.com/help/best-results/
# Best Results Guide (Scanning & Upload Tips)
Practical tips to get cleaner, more natural restorations and upscales - from scanning settings to photographing printed photos.
## Use the highest-quality original you have
If you have multiple versions of the same photo (original scan, phone photo, screenshot, WhatsApp copy), upload the highest-quality original. Better inputs usually produce sharper faces, cleaner edges, and more natural texture.
If your photo is compressed from messaging apps, consider using the [image upscaler]() to improve clarity.
## Recommended scanning settings
- **DPI:** 300 DPI for most prints; 600 DPI for small photos (3x5, 4x6) or when you want more detail.
- **Color mode:** scan in color (24-bit) even for black-and-white photos to preserve tone and paper texture.
- **File format:** export as PNG or high-quality JPG. If your scanner outputs TIFF, convert to JPG/PNG first.
- **Sharpening/filters:** turn off heavy scanner sharpening, noise reduction, or “beauty” effects. Upload a clean scan.
For format details, see [Supported image formats]().
## How to photograph printed photos (no scanner)
- Use bright, indirect light to avoid glare and reflections.
- Keep the camera parallel to the photo (avoid perspective tilt).
- Clean your lens and keep hands steady (or use a tripod).
- Fill the frame with the photo but don't crop the edges.
- Avoid shadows from your phone or body.
## Common issues and quick fixes
- **Glare:** move the light source, change the angle, or use indirect light.
- **Soft/blurry scan:** rescan at a higher DPI or ensure the print is flat on the scanner bed.
- **Colors look strange:** avoid filters; scan in neutral settings and let restoration handle enhancement.
- **Over-processed look:** try a lighter restoration run and compare with the before/after slider.
## Related
- [AI photo restoration]()
- [Photo colorizer]()
- [Pricing]()
- [FAQ]()