Repair black white old photographs

[sue27715072imls]

Hello to all Adobe followers! I am Suzie' in the uk i am after some advice about a which software to use to repair my family old black photos. I am dyslexic so i am looking to not advance my skills with modern methods in designer photography! I am just looking for a satisfaction of my collection of old family past pictures which were left to me by late mom, but sadly are badly damaged! 😢  I have one two other basic software but don't feel they do the job adequately! I was retired off in 2003 due to ill-health and now this year in retirement with my hubby. Its is a past time that i love but unfortunately, due to not knowing anyone personally to help me resolve my dilema. I have come to this website for your kind advice and support. 

Regards Suzie in uk 

[sue27715072imls]

Its suzie again i want to buy a software that will repair old black and white damaged pictures! The software from Ams  also colours them but still doesn't repair as good as Adobe! And seeing  youtub videos i feel that adobe has the answers but i say i just want the basic not for modern day advanced picturing! Regards Suzie' 

[davescm]

Hi,

The UK link to Photoshop Elements was in my earlier post and I've added it here for clarity https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop-elements.html

Photoshop Elements is licensed on a perpetual basis. In other words you buy it and you use it until you decide to update it. Note - that is not the same as being guaranteed to last forever, on any future hardware or operating system. Sometimes operating system upgrades can render perpetual software ineffective, although Windows appears to be less prone to that than Mac operating systems. If you ever reach that point you can choose whether to purchase teh latest version available at that time (currently Adobe do an upgrade price).

I use Photoshop CC as do others who volunteer in this particular forum, however there is a forum specifically for Photoshop Elements if you want to discuss your aims with users of Photoshop Elements. They should be able to confirm whether it can meet your needs. https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-elements/ct-p/ct-photoshop-elements

Dave

[kglad]

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[Stephen Marsh]

@sue27715072imls  – Hi Suzie,

Check out the subscription options here:

https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop/compare-plans.html

If you take advantage of the 7-day free trial and wish to cancel, do so before the end of the trial and make sure that you understand the terms and conditions and any cancellation fees for a given trial or monthly or annual subscription.

Once you have installed Photoshop, you can use traditional restoration techniques:

https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/photography/discover/old-photo-restoration.html

And or download the optional Neural filter for Photo Restoration. You can also colourise as well with a different neural filter:

https://youtu.be/yaaILl8Zpeg

https://www.adobe.com/au/products/photoshop/neural-filter.html

[sue27715072imls]

Cheers for links so appreciate your support and kindness regards Suzie' uk 

[davescm]

If your use will only be occasional, Photoshop Elements may suit you better. It is sold as a one off purchase rather than a the subscription basis of Photoshop CC. Elements is not as powerful as the full Photoshop CC but some functionality is easier to use, reflecting the different market of the two versions.

https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop-elements.html

Dave

Dave

[sue27715072imls]

Hi i would find it too expensive i did see something at £9.99 which i could just about afford my lovely thanks anyway always appreciate feedback take care all the best for 2023 

[davescm]

Make sure you are comparing like with like when comparing prices.

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Photoshop Elements is a one off payment of £86.56 in the UK. That buys you the software. There are no further costs unless you decide to update in the future.

Photoshop CC Photography plan is a subscription of £9.98 / month and requires sign up to 12 month periods (it is an annual plan paid monthly). Updates are included in the subscription.

Dave

[sue27715072imls]

When you say only £86?  unless you up date, it!  No.1 do you kerp the programes in the original software without updating! And if you do update each roughly how much would it cost on top of the first layout! I hope im making sense!       

Often can repeat myself or talk dribish Regards Suzie'

[sue27715072imls]

So has it got enough on here to repare spotting, scratches tears, faded and  missing parts of photos and also change blk & white to colour! I have corel 2021 but have trouble understanding its program, although ive used previously 2009 10/12. I have AMS programe too and gimp but not really think this is repairs photos! Ive looked on Ebay for PS CC elements but again do i after have master cd to run this programme with it? Thanks Dave   

Kind Regards

Suzie'

[sue27715072imls]

I have scanned my photos on cannon mg 6250 still gives me good quality! Dave if you can send link to buy that £86 one and a picture because its when written sometimes confuses me when processing information! Glad i found this site thanks 😊

[Peru Bob]

 Ive looked on Ebay for PS CC elements but again do i after have master cd to run this programme with it?

By @sue27715072imls

Photoshop CC is the full Photoshop program and is only available by subscription.

Photoshop Elements is a one time payment.

Do not buy either on Ebay.  You will likely get scammed.  It would be best to but directly from Adobe.

Both programs require an internet connection to install and are not available on CD.  Photoshop CC requires that you occasionally connect to the internet to log in.  Photoshop Elements only needs to connect to install or update.

Photoshop Elements has a 30 day trial period.

Photoshop CC has a 7 day trial, but if you cancel, you must do it before the trial ends, or the subscription will continue, and you will be charged for it.  

See here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/using/cancel-subscription.html