Repair Old Photos & Fix Damaged Photos

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

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Photo restoration made simple.

Allow our experts to restore your damaged photos with precision and care - satisfaction guaranteed! Proofs and tweaks included — no surprises, just satisfaction.

Start Your Restoration Contact Us

01. Get Your Quote

Upload a photo for a free price estimate.

02. Review Proofs

See our work before you finalise your order.

03. Digital Delivery

Download your high‑res restored image.

Melbourne Specialists

Repairing & Fixing Damaged Photos

We restore your photos, videos, and documents with precision, purpose, and heartfelt attention to legacy.

How to Send Us Your Photos

For the absolute best results, we recommend letting Photo Restoration Rescue scan your original images. Choose your preferred method below.

Local Drop-Off & Pick-Up

If you are in Melbourne, delivering your original photos directly to us ensures we have full control over the scanning process for the highest quality restoration.

We also offer a premium pick-up and drop-off service. Please call or email us for more details and availability.

By Appointment Only

Unit 1, 27B Eulinga Road
Clarinda, VIC 3169

Make an Appointment

Mail Us Your Originals

Ideal for interstate or international clients. Mailing originals gives the best possible results because we control the entire scanning process.

Pack single photos securely between thick cardboard, or send multiple photos in a hardcover album to prevent damage. Always use Registered Post.

Mailing Address

Attention: Theo
Parcel Collect 10092 11692
Shop 35, 39 Hanover Street
Oakleigh, VIC 3166

Scan & Upload (Photos Only)

Prefer to keep your originals? You can scan the photos yourself or utilize a counter service like Officeworks, who can scan at high DPI and email them directly to us.

Required Scanning Quality

TIFF format (Preferred) or JPEG format
Minimum 1200 DPI resolution
Strictly NO auto-adjustments

Once scanned, simply upload them securely directly to us, or upload them to a cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox) and send us the link.

Upload Photos

Last Resort / Lowest Quality

Mobile Phone Capture

We do not recommend this method as it results in the lowest quality starting point. If you must use a mobile phone, please follow these strict guidelines:

Capture Guidelines

Avoid overhead reflections and glare
Keep the original photo perfectly flat
Keep your phone perfectly straight and parallel
Do not skew or angle the shot

Once captured, simply upload the image securely directly to us.

Upload Photos

Who We Are

Melbourne’s trusted photo restoration service specialists. We blend technical excellence with personal attention to safeguard your family's legacy.

Expertise

What We Offer

Expert restoration of photos, videos, documents, and slides. Every project is handled with archival care and studio precision.

Added Value

Free Print Included

Preserving history is our passion. Enjoy a complimentary high-quality print with every photo professionally restored by our team.

Efficiency

Skip The Queue

Rapid turnaround available. We manage urgent restorations with significant speed and precision for time-sensitive memories.

Trust

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Pay only if you are truly satisfied with the final result. Your trust and your memories mean everything to our studio.

Integrity

Preserving Memories

We combine two decades of experience with cutting edge technology to ensure your family story lives on forever.

Local

Melbourne Studio

In-person appointments available in Clarinda. We are Melbourne's dedicated local specialists in photo and video rescue.

No Format Too Old

Professional Archival Digitisation

Print Media

Photo Scanning Up to A4

Documents

Large Format Scans

Slides & Positives

35mm Slide Digitisation

Film Negatives

Negative Film Scanning

Video Tape

Mini DV to Digital

Camcorder Formats

Hi-8 Tape Conversion

Legacy Video

VHS-C to Digital

And Much More

Custom Services

Bespoke Archival Solutions

Repairing & Fixing Damaged Photos

We specialise in repairing old photos with precision and care. Whether you have photographs damaged by water fire or age our Melbourne studio can repair them. We are dedicated to breathing fresh life into cherished home videos reviving timeworn historical documents and colourising black and white photographs with finesse.

Every project is approached with skilled hands and a reverent heart. From repairing a single precious photo to managing a complete archival collection we bring precision purpose and genuine care to every stage of the restoration process.

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.

Get a Quote

The Restoration Journey

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01. Send Us Your Photo

Upload via our form, visit in person, or mail it in — whatever suits you best.

02. Receive a Free Quote

We assess your photo with care and provide a transparent quote. No pressure, ever.

03. Your Restoration Begins

Your original is safely scanned. Using advanced digital tools and 20+ years of experience, Theodore repairs damage, revives colour, and preserves true character.

04. Review & Approve

Digital proofs provided via email — your feedback shapes the final result. Satisfaction guaranteed.

05. Receive Your Final Files

Delivered in high‑res digital formats, ready to print, share, or treasure for generations.

Ready to Start Your Journey

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

5.0

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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

Repair Old Photos & Fix Damaged Photos

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

Photo & Document Scanning

Photo restoration made simple.

01. Get Your Quote

02. Review Proofs

03. Digital Delivery

Repairing & Fixing Damaged Photos

How to Send Us Your Photos

Local Drop-Off & Pick-Up

By Appointment Only

Mail Us Your Originals

Mailing Address

Scan & Upload (Photos Only)

Required Scanning Quality

Mobile Phone Capture

Capture Guidelines

Who We Are

Expertise

Added Value

Efficiency

Trust

Integrity

Local

Photo Scanning Up to A4

Large Format Scans

35mm Slide Digitisation

Negative Film Scanning

Mini DV to Digital

Hi-8 Tape Conversion

VHS-C to Digital

And Much More

Bespoke Archival Solutions

Repairing & Fixing Damaged Photos

How Much Does It Cost to Restore Photos?

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

The Restoration Journey

01. Send Us Your Photo

02. Receive a Free Quote

03. Your Restoration Begins

04. Review & Approve

05. Receive Your Final Files

Client Testimonials: Photo Restoration That Matters

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