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Everything you might want to know about restoring, colorizing, and animating your photos with FotoRipple. Can't find your answer? We're happy to help.
The short version: upload a photo, and FotoRipple restores, colorizes, and can animate it — your first photo is free, with no account or card. Here are the details.
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If your question isn’t answered above, our guides cover scanning, restoring, colorizing, and animating in depth — or you can contact us directly. We’re a small team and we genuinely like helping families rescue their photos.
Frequently asked questions
How much does FotoRipple cost?
Your first photo is completely free — no account or credit card required. After that, FotoRipple uses simple pay-as-you-go credits with no subscription. See pricing.
Do I need to scan my photos first?
No. A clear, well-lit phone photo of the print works. If you'd rather scan for maximum quality, follow our guide to scanning old photos.
Will restoration change what my relatives looked like?
No. FotoRipple is built to repair damage while preserving identity — repair the damage, keep the person. We don't apply glamour edits, and if a result isn't faithful, redo it free.
What kinds of damage can it fix?
Fading, yellowing, scratches, dust, creases, tears, water damage, and blur. Choose your damage type on the restore hub.
Can you colorize black-and-white photos?
Yes. FotoRipple adds natural, believable color to black-and-white and faded photos. See colorize old photos.
What does animating a photo do?
It adds gentle, lifelike movement so a still portrait comes softly to life in a short video. See animate old photos.
Is it appropriate to animate photos of people who have passed?
Many families find it deeply moving and comforting. The motion is gentle and dignified — see bringing deceased loved ones to life.
Are my photos kept private?
Yes. Your photos are yours. See our privacy policy for how uploads are handled and deleted.
Do I need any software or editing skills?
None. Everything happens from a simple upload in your browser.
Can I make a video from several photos?
Yes — animate multiple photos and combine them with music into a montage, ideal for memorial and anniversary videos.