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How to Upscale an Old Photo on iPad

Old photos can contain both compression damage and genuine film texture. Separating cleanup from enlargement makes it easier to preserve the character of the source.

Sourcescanned photo

Start withJPEG Cleanup, then Standard

ControlUse the lowest setting that looks right

Steps

Settings to try in order.

Import the highest-quality scan available

Use JPEG Cleanup only if compression artifacts are visible

Try Standard with 2x output before 4x

Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness conservatively

Compare faces and fine texture

Save while retaining the original

Checks

Three things to check before exporting.

A better scan is more valuable than aggressive processing

Preserve film grain when it belongs to the image

Use the lowest AI Strength that produces a useful result

Apply the steps to your source.

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