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Unblur Old Photos

Unblur old photos online — refresh archived shots with light, medium, or strong clarity. Free, private, and local in your browser.

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Everything you need to unblur old photos

Refresh archived photos

Unblur old digital copies that went soft after scans, reprints, or years of JPEG re-saves — keep the original size.

Three strength levels

Pick Light for gentle haze, Medium for typical archive softness, or Strong when edges have faded across copies.

100% browser-based

Everything runs locally on your device. Family albums never upload to Focera servers — private by design.

Before & after preview

Compare the original archive file and the refreshed photo with a slider, then download a PNG for albums or prints.

How It Works

Unblurring old photos should stay fast and private. Focera keeps upload, strength, compare, and download on one page with no account.

  1. Upload an old photo. Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB. Unblurring starts automatically.
  2. Pick an unblur strength. Medium is the default. Switch to Light or Strong anytime — the preview updates on its own.
  3. Compare, then download. Use the before/after slider, then click Download PNG when you are ready.

Jump back to the unblur old photos tool anytime to process another file.

Popular Use Cases

  • Family albums — Refresh scanned prints that look a little soft on screen.
  • Early digital cameras — Tighten JPEGs from older phones and compact cameras.
  • Reprinted copies — Recover edges lost after years of re-exporting the same file.
  • Memorial slides — Prepare archive photos for a presentation or print order.

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FAQ

Is this unblur old photos tool free?

Yes. Upload an archive shot, unblur it, preview, and download with no account, subscription, or credit card.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Unblurring old photos runs entirely in your browser. Your files stay on your device.

Which strength should I choose?

Start with Medium for most re-saved JPEGs. Use Light for slight softness, or Strong when edges have faded across copies. Changing the strength re-runs unblur automatically — compare with the before/after slider.

Will this recover extreme motion blur?

It restores edge clarity for soft focus and mild blur. Severe motion trails or heavily out-of-focus shots may only improve partially — try Strong, or pair with Upscale Image for larger exports.

Which image formats are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB. The tool exports a sharpened PNG at the original resolution.

Can I compare before and after?

Yes. After unblurring, drag the preview slider to compare the original archive file with the refreshed photo.

Can I use the results commercially?

Yes. PNGs you download are yours to use in albums, prints, client work, and personal projects.

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