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How to restore faded writing on old photographs

New Here ,
Feb 16, 2018 Feb 16, 2018

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Hi,

I am fixing this photo up for my Grandfather and can not figure out how to restore the faded writing.

I have tried a range of tools and can not seem to restore the "pauls" writing.

Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do?

Thanks

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Feb 16, 2018 Feb 16, 2018

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Hi

Can you upload a sample image?

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Mar 10, 2018 Mar 10, 2018

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Hi,

How do I attach a photo? It does not say anything on the menu for uploading pics?

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Mar 10, 2018 Mar 10, 2018

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emilie95  wrote

Hi,

How do I attach a photo? It does not say anything on the menu for uploading pics?

FAQ: How do I capture and post a screen shot or video?

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Apr 27, 2021 Apr 27, 2021

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Hi can anyone help me with the same issue?? My mom wrote this to my dad when she was 18 and my dad just passed away and I was given his wallet and he has had this picture of her always. 

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Apr 27, 2021 Apr 27, 2021

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That's not going to be an easy fix I'm thinking.  To get this far I used Camera RAW filter increasing Clarity and contrast. Move the black and shadows sliders to the left.

Then used a brush set to Overlay in the options bar paining with white to lighten the background.

Finall a curves layer to increase contrast.

 

Grandads Diary.jpg

 

 

 

 

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Feb 16, 2018 Feb 16, 2018

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Adjustment Layers may provide one approach, but as ged2016 mentioned you should post the (section of the) image.

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Mar 10, 2018 Mar 10, 2018

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__insert image.jpg

Click here in the message panel. You will be asked to choose the file you want to upload.

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Nov 25, 2024 Nov 25, 2024

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I have the same promlem, Any Help please93-234532-announcing-union-newspapers-emirates-world-2.jpeg

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Adobe Employee ,
Nov 25, 2024 Nov 25, 2024

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Hi @Nawras96,

 

I understand how meaningful this restoration is for you. To help with faded writing, I recommend trying the steps outlined in some of our community posts, as they might be more effective for your situation.

 

For example, in the following posts, there are helpful techniques that might work for restoring the faded handwriting:

•How to enhance faded writing

•Restoring faded handwritten documents

•Enhancing faded handwriting

 

I hope the techniques suggested there help restore your image!

 

Best regards,

Anshul Saini

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