Enhancing faded handwriting

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
March 20, 2020
4 replies
2360 views

Hi I am trying to enhance faded handwriting on the back of an old family photo. I've tried a couple of things with no luck, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

This topic has been closed for replies.

davescm

Community Expert

Try a black and white adjustment layer set to multiply blend mode and with Reds turned up to 300. Then duplicate it (Ctrl+J)

You can go on to add a curve to make it clearer if you need to

Finally - group the adjustments and add a black mask and paint on the mask , over the writing, in white so that the adjustments only affect that area

Dave

Leslie Moak Murray

Community Expert

Try Image>Auto Tone. Also try duplicating the layer and setting the dupe to "Multiply," then play with the opacity slider since this will darken it considerably.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

Using a blank unedited Adjustment Layer (like Curves) set to »Multiply« works just as well with the added bonus that possible touch-up on the pixel Layer will carry through right away.

Peru Bob

Community Expert

Try converting to black and white and playing with brightness and contrast or other effects.