Online digital photo restoration

Families, people settling an estate or planning a memorial or anniversary, genealogy hobbyists and collectors.

Fixed price per photo based on damage level, with extras for colorization, prints and framed copies. Bundles for whole albums bring larger orders.

• Photo editing software such as Photoshop or Affinity Photo
• Patience and an eye for detail
• Clear communication with clients about what is possible

• Handling originals: decide how you will receive, insure and return mailed photos safely
• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax on digital services or prints
• Set expectations in writing, since badly damaged photos cannot always be fully restored
• Check copyright if the photo came from a professional photographer or archive

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on your editing software and equipment. Treat this as an estimate and check what you already own before you buy anything new.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many restorations you take on and how much time you spend. The estimate assumes at least about 5 hours a week.

Decide how you will receive, insure and return mailed originals safely. Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or sales tax on digital services or prints. Set expectations in writing, and check copyright if a photo came from a professional photographer or archive.