Free old photo scan checker
Old Photo Scan Doctor
Find out whether a photo is sharp and detailed enough to restore, archive, or print before you put the original away.
Free, no sign-up Private browser analysis Works on phone or computer
Check an old photo
Drop a photo here or choose one from your device.
Your photo stays on this device and is never uploaded.
Drop a photo here or choose one from your device.
Inspecting the photo on this device…
0/100
Photo check complete
Scan quality score
- Dimensions
- Megapixels
Sharpness
Exposure
Contrast
Possible glare
A better capture in minutes
Check first, then rescan only when it matters
Choose one old photo
Use the original camera file or scan. The browser downsizes a private working copy for analysis.
Review five practical checks
See resolution, sharpness, exposure, contrast, and possible glare with a clear recommendation for each.
Retake or preserve it
Follow the specific capture advice, then keep the best version with the person and story it belongs to.
Family photo preservation
For a cleaner phone scan
- Place the print on a flat, plain surface.
- Use indirect daylight or two lights angled from opposite sides.
- Hold the phone parallel to the photograph.
- Clean the camera lens and tap the photo to focus.
- Keep the original file even after making an edited copy.
Photo Scan Doctor
Old photo scanning questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Analysis runs locally in your browser. The image is removed from the page when you close or refresh it.
Is the score a professional conservation assessment?
No. It is a practical automated check for common capture problems, not a substitute for an archivist or conservator.
What score is good enough?
A score above 75 is a useful target, but the individual checks matter more. A rare photo should always be kept even when its quality is low.