Restoring Old and Damaged Photos in Photoshop

Preserving old photos can help you understand history and treasure your own memories. Learn the tools and techniques in Photoshop for restoring old photos that have faded over time and how to bring back details that appear to have been lost.

Since the invention of the camera, photographs have provided a window to the past. They are the closest solution to having a time machine and allow you to travel across the decades to revisit and understand important historical moments. But over time printed photographs can deteriorate due to chemical decay and weather conditions. In this course, Restoring Old and Damaged Photos in Photoshop, you'll examine a photograph taken in 1939 that has severely faded over the years. First, you'll learn how to analyze and prepare your photo digitally. Next, you'll edit the photo's tones by building contrast and adding adjustment layers. Finally, you'll learn how to restore the damaged photo and bring back details that appear to have been lost, healing pen markings, blemishes, and foreground scratches. After viewing this course, you'll have a stronger understanding of how to restore old black-and-white photos that have been damaged and faded over time, and you'll be able preserve cherished memories.

• Course Overview 1min
• Analyzing and Preparing the Photo 15mins
• Editing the Photo's Tones 46mins
• Healing and Repairing the Photo 56mins