Photo Restoration Rescue

Q: What is the cost of photo restoration?

Pricing starts at just $35. We offer tiered packages including Basic, Standard, and Advanced restoration to suit your specific needs and budget.

Q: How do I get my photos to you?

For digital files, use our online upload form. For physical originals, you can drop them off at our Oakleigh South studio, or arrange our local pick-up and drop-off service in Melbourne.

Q: Can you restore photos that are stuck to glass?

Yes, we specialize in restoring photos stuck to glass. We use advanced digital techniques to remove glass reflections and Newton rings without risking damage to the original fragile print.

Q: Do you provide digital proofs before final payment?

Yes. We provide digital proofs for your review. Your feedback shapes the final restoration to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the result before high-resolution files are delivered.

Melbourne’s trusted specialists with over 20 years of experience reviving damaged photos, videos, and documents.

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Photo Restoration Excellence

Allow our experts to restore your damaged photos with precision and care. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Proofs and tweaks are included — your feedback shapes the final result to ensure there are no surprises, just cherished memories.

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Be Amazed By Our Photo Restorations

Step into our galleries and experience the art of restoration. Each image reveals the precision of our craft and the tenderness of our touch.

We restore more than photos — we rekindle stories, renew moments, and honour memory.

Every work is a testament to our passion for preserving what matters most to you.

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Why Choose Photo Restoration Rescue?

Expert Restoration

Our team of skilled professionals uses advanced artisanal techniques to repair and enhance old, damaged, or faded photos with precision.

High-Res Masters

We provide high-resolution digital copies of your restored photos, ensuring your memories are preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Complimentary Prints

Enjoy a professional physical print of each restored photo—perfect for framing, gifting, or holding a tangible piece of history.

Fast Turnaround

We aim to complete most restorations within 14 days, so you can witness the revitalisation of your photos quickly and efficiently.

Affordable Pricing

Our comprehensive packages start at just $35, offering exceptional value and artisanal care for your most precious memories.

Melbourne Expertise

Trusted by families across Australia, we treat every photograph with the respect and emotional significance it deserves.

Oakleigh South Studio

Our Specialised Services

Photo
Restorations

Restore colour, clarity, and detail to photos damaged by age, water, or mishandling. We bring history back to life with premium digital technology.

Photo, Slide &
Film Scanning

Expert technicians ensure your precious items—including slides and documents—are digitised and preserved with the highest archival quality.

Pet Photo
Restoration

Breathe life back into original vibrancy and detail for cherished pet photos, whether they are aged, water-stained, or fragile.

Black & White
To Colour

Breathe new life into monochrome history. We use advanced colourising technology to provide fresh, accurate perspectives on the past.

Photo
Sharpening

Using advanced algorithms, we transform blurry and out-of-focus images into crisp, sharp memories that look better than ever before.

Professional
Photo Retouching

Give your holiday and personal photos a high-end studio look. We enhance detail and tone to ensure your memories are visually perfect.

How Much Does It Cost to Restore Photos?

Transparent pricing for every project. From minor touch-ups to complex reconstructions, we provide clear estimates based on the care your photo requires.

Restoration Packages

Choose the level of restoration your memories need. Every project is handled with meticulous care here in Melbourne.

Basic Photo Restoration

Starting From

$35

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

Scanning
Dust and Scratch Removal
Colour Correction
Photo Enlargement

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Standard Photo Restoration

Starting From

$85

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

Everything in Basic Photo Restoration
Restoration Of Rips, Tears & Heavy Scratches
Sharpening Blurred Photos

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Advanced Photo Restoration

Starting From

$145

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

Everything in Standard Photo Restoration
Restoration Of Missing Parts Of The Photo
Object Removal

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Video Converting Services

Rescue your fragile videotapes and film reels before they degrade. Digitise your memories to modern formats with premium quality upscaling.

VHS and VHS-C to Digital Converting Service

VHS/VHS-C Converting Service

Starting From

$20

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

VHS to DVD/MP4/AVI etc.
VHS-C to DVD/MP4/AVI etc.
Upscale to 1080p

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Mini-DV and Hi8 to Digital Converting Service

Mini-DV/Hi8 Converting Service

Starting From

$20

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

MiniDV to DVD/MP4/AVI etc.
Video8, Hi8, Digital8 to DVD/MP4/AVI etc.
Upscale to 1080p

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8mm and Super 8mm to Digital Converting Service

8mm/Super 8mm Converting Service

Starting From

$80

Price is a starting point only.
Please contact us for a free quote.

8mm, Super 8 to DVD/MP4/AVI etc.

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Your Path to Preservation

A simple, transparent process to bring your history back to life.

1. Consultation

Reach out to Theodore to discuss your specific needs and receive a personalised, obligation-free quote.

2. Secure Handover

Drop off your photos at our Oakleigh South location, or take advantage of our local pick-up and delivery service.

3. Master Restoration

Our experts meticulously scan, repair, and enhance your photos using professional-grade archival techniques.

4. Proof Approval

Witness the transformation. We send you digital proofs for your feedback and final approval before completion.

5. Flexible Payment

Once you are thrilled with the results, we offer secure payment via PayPal, Credit Card, Bank Deposit, or Cash.

6. Digital & Print

Receive your high-resolution masters digitally, along with your original photos and new professional prints.

Client Testimonials: Photo Restoration That Matters

Real stories from real families. We take pride in the trust our clients place in us. Read how we’ve helped people across Melbourne preserve their most precious family legacies.

Photo Restoration Rescue

5.0

Based on 24 reviews

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Patricia Arbuthnott

11:24 05 Mar 26

My mother in law had a very faded, tiny picture that she has been carrying around in her wallet for years. Theo was able to bring it to life, he brought out the details that no one knew were there. My mother in law is absolutely thrilled and now has an A4 sized print as clear as if it had just been taken. Thanks Theo, definitely would recommend your service.

Norma Thomson

08:00 05 Mar 26

Thankyou Theodore f oh r restoring with finesse a very damaged photo of my 21st which very importantly for me was a gathering of my mother’s entire family. Great job. Vrry impressed!!

Michael Zgela

04:52 05 Feb 26

Absolutely brilliant service!! Fair price and quick, efficient and professionally done. Absolutely recommend 100%!! Thank you Theodore!

Kristina Chiaravalle

01:58 19 Dec 25

Amazing!!!!!! No words to describe how amazing Theo was to deal with!!!! X

Maree O'Dwyer

04:14 14 Nov 25

Theodore provides a very personal & professional service. I had a very old family portrait reproduced and enhanced back within a week.The quality was excellent and I have also a file to keep for more copies in the future. I was very happy as his business is local to where I live which saved me time driving around.

Kathleen V.

21:18 11 Nov 25

Theo did an absolutely amazing job of restoring two pictures of mine. The detail of a picture taken from a 1945 magazine was really incredible. Theo also colourised it for me and it looks fanatic. I highly recommend Theo at Photo Restoration Rescue.

Maridee Comilang

03:05 31 Jul 25

The experience and customer service was a top notch. Theodore did an excellent job in restoring not only polished but brought my mom's family that was taken in 1950 to life. Thank you so much.

Jason Kelaart

13:55 03 Jun 25

Best quality photo restoration out there. The detail, colour and sharpness of the photo is amazing. Highly recommended!

Gav D'Souza

05:57 03 Jun 25

Theo was absolutely amazing to deal with! He restored a photo of my grandparents and the whole family was so happy. Thanks again mate

Jodie Blythe

04:52 25 Mar 25

I had two photos of my cat who passed away after 21 years which were pretty blurry plus the colouring had aged as they were about 30 years old. I sent them through to Theodore and WOW he made them look like i had only taken them months ago. I was amazed at how great they looked. Theodore went beyond what i was expecting and i am very very grateful i came across Photo Restoration Rescue. He went out of his way to even post the photos so i would have copies. I am forever grateful ???????? and was more than happy to answer any questions i had. If you want any old photos restored this is definitely the best online service to go through. I will definitely be using Photo Restoration Rescue services again. Thank you Theodore for making my photos look fantastic.

Daniel

00:31 24 Oct 24

Thank you Theo I am amazed at your work. I asked for the impossible in restoring an old photo and you have miraculously brought it back to its original condition and might I say even better quality than the original.

Roland Faulty

02:02 19 Oct 24

Theo is an honest, reliable and genuine guy..
Would recommend him for all your photo restoration needs. ????

Carol Poole

02:49 27 Jun 24

Did an amazing job fixing an old 40-50 year old photo - delivered over and above my expectations. Image was sharpened and back to its black and white best after the old photo has turned yellow.

Harry

02:16 24 Jan 24

Hours of trying to edit a photo myself and I just couldn't get it to look natural. Thank you for giving me exactly what I wanted. Worth the money paid, headaches and frustration removed and I now have a beautiful photo that looks real despite its damaged and faded original. Also Theo has saved me on other projects that required document clean ups from bad scans! He's saved me big headaches that impacted not just myself, but my family. Highly recommend his services. Thank you once again sir ????❤️

Stan Koustas

11:23 17 Jan 24

got some photos restored from the early 70's couldn't believe what a great outcome they looked amazing thank you for your service

memsahibproductions

10:34 10 Jan 24

Excellent work, thank you ????

Mandarin A

11:16 15 May 21

I gave all my photos to be scanned and then some to be reatored I was so amazed how good they turned out. Each amd every photo brought a tear to me eyes, memories are precious and I am glad all my photos are now on my computer.

Photo Restoration Rescue

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Patricia Arbuthnott

11:24 05 Mar 26

Norma Thomson

08:00 05 Mar 26

Thankyou Theodore f oh r restoring with finesse a very damaged photo of my 21st which very importantly for me was a gathering of my mother’s entire family. Great job. Vrry impressed!!

Michael Zgela

04:52 05 Feb 26

Absolutely brilliant service!! Fair price and quick, efficient and professionally done. Absolutely recommend 100%!! Thank you Theodore!

Kristina Chiaravalle

01:58 19 Dec 25

Amazing!!!!!! No words to describe how amazing Theo was to deal with!!!! X

Maree O'Dwyer

04:14 14 Nov 25

Kathleen V.

21:18 11 Nov 25

Maridee Comilang

03:05 31 Jul 25

The experience and customer service was a top notch. Theodore did an excellent job in restoring not only polished but brought my mom's family that was taken in 1950 to life. Thank you so much.

Jason Kelaart

13:55 03 Jun 25

Best quality photo restoration out there. The detail, colour and sharpness of the photo is amazing. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner 14:20 03 Jun 25

Thank you. Big shoutout to Jason! You're awesome! #Appreciation

Gav D'Souza

05:57 03 Jun 25

Theo was absolutely amazing to deal with! He restored a photo of my grandparents and the whole family was so happy. Thanks again mate

Response from the owner 06:13 03 Jun 25

Thank you so much for your review, I really appreciate it. it. ????

Jodie Blythe

04:52 25 Mar 25

Response from the owner 05:56 25 Mar 25

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review of your experience with Photo Restoration Rescue. It truly means the world to me to know how much the restored photos of your beloved cat have touched you.Working on those precious memories was an honour, and I’m thrilled that the results exceeded your expectations. Preserving such meaningful moments—especially after 21 wonderful years with your furry friend—is exactly why I love what I do. Knowing that the restored photos brought you joy is the greatest reward.It was my pleasure to ensure you had physical copies as well, and I’m so glad everything arrived safely. Your trust in me and Photo Restoration Rescue is deeply appreciated, and I’d be delighted to assist you with any future projects.Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for your kind words and for allowing me to be part of preserving such special memories.

Daniel

00:31 24 Oct 24

Response from the owner 01:30 24 Oct 24

Wow, thanks so much for your amazing review! I'm really glad you loved the restored photo. It was a fun challenge to bring it back to life, and I'm thrilled you're happy with the result.

Roland Faulty

02:02 19 Oct 24

Theo is an honest, reliable and genuine guy..
Would recommend him for all your photo restoration needs. ????

Response from the owner 02:36 19 Oct 24

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience. It's our pleasure to help with all your photo restoration needs. Your recommendation means a lot to us!Kind regards, Theo

Carol Poole

02:49 27 Jun 24

Did an amazing job fixing an old 40-50 year old photo - delivered over and above my expectations. Image was sharpened and back to its black and white best after the old photo has turned yellow.

Response from the owner 01:26 01 Oct 24

Dear Carol,Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you are happy with the restoration. Your kind words and appreciation mean a lot to us.If you have any more photos you'd like to restore or need any other assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help!Best regards,TheodorePhoto Restoration Rescue

Harry

02:16 24 Jan 24

Response from the owner 01:28 01 Oct 24

Dear Harry,Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're delighted to hear that you are pleased with the results of your photo restoration and document clean-ups. It's wonderful to know that our services have helped remove the frustration and headaches from your projects and provided you with beautiful, natural-looking photos.Theo and the rest of our team are always here to assist with any future projects you may have. Your recommendation and kind words mean the world to us. Thank you once again!Best regards,Theo and the Photo Restoration Rescue Team

Stan Koustas

11:23 17 Jan 24

got some photos restored from the early 70's couldn't believe what a great outcome they looked amazing thank you for your service

Response from the owner 01:31 01 Oct 24

Dear Stan,Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the restoration of your photos from the early 70s. It’s always a joy to see how memories can be revived and enhanced, and we’re glad we could help bring your photos back to life.If you have any more photos that need restoration or if you need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support!Best regards,TheodorePhoto Restoration Rescue

memsahibproductions

10:34 10 Jan 24

Excellent work, thank you ????

Response from the owner 01:31 01 Oct 24

Thank you so much memsahibproductions

Mandarin A

11:16 15 May 21

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the photo restoration process take?

Most restorations are meticulously completed within 2 weeks. Larger projects or extreme damage may take slightly longer to ensure the highest artisanal quality.

What is the cost of photo restoration?

Pricing starts at just $35. For a detailed breakdown of our packages, please visit our Photo Restoration Pricing page.

Do you offer larger prints?

Yes. We offer high-quality professional prints in various sizes. The cost is based on the specific dimensions you choose for framing or display.

How do I get my photos to you?

For digital files, use our Upload Form. For physical originals, you can drop them off at our Oakleigh South studio, or arrange our local pick-up and drop-off service. Read More Here.

Will my original photo be safe during the process?

Absolutely. We treat every original as an irreplaceable heirloom. Your photos are scanned immediately upon arrival and stored in a secure, climate-controlled environment.

Can you restore photos that are stuck to glass?

Yes, this is a common issue. We use specialized digital techniques to remove the appearance of the glass and "Newton rings" without risking damage to the fragile original emulsion.

Do you provide digital proofs before final payment?

Yes. We believe in total satisfaction. You will receive a digital proof of the restoration to review. Your feedback shapes the final result before the high-res files are delivered.

Photo Restoration Rescue

Melbourne’s trusted specialists with over 20 years of experience reviving damaged photos, videos, and documents.

Photo Restoration Excellence

Best Photo Restoration Service In Melbourne

Be Amazed By Our Photo Restorations

We love restoring photos, and it shows in our work.

Why Choose Photo Restoration Rescue?

Expert Restoration

High-Res Masters

Complimentary Prints

Fast Turnaround

Affordable Pricing

Melbourne Expertise

Our Specialised Services

Photo Restorations

Photo, Slide & Film Scanning

Pet Photo Restoration

Black & White To Colour

Photo Sharpening

Professional Photo Retouching

How Much Does It Cost to Restore Photos?

Complimentary Print

With Every Restoration Project

Photo & Document Scanning

Restoration Packages

Basic Photo Restoration

Standard Photo Restoration

Advanced Photo Restoration

Video Converting Services

VHS/VHS-C Converting Service

Mini-DV/Hi8 Converting Service

8mm/Super 8mm Converting Service

Your Path to Preservation

1. Consultation

2. Secure Handover

3. Master Restoration

4. Proof Approval

5. Flexible Payment

6. Digital & Print

Client Testimonials: Photo Restoration That Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the photo restoration process take?

What is the cost of photo restoration?

Do you offer larger prints?

How do I get my photos to you?

Will my original photo be safe during the process?

Can you restore photos that are stuck to glass?

Do you provide digital proofs before final payment?

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We love restoring photos,
and it shows in our work.

Photo
Restorations

Photo, Slide &
Film Scanning

Pet Photo
Restoration

Black & White
To Colour

Photo
Sharpening

Professional
Photo Retouching