Many users ask whether they should restore photos before applying age transformation. The answer is almost always yes—especially if your photos have any damage, fading, or are in black and white.
Why Restoration Matters
Age transformation AI works best with clear, detailed photos. When photos are damaged or faded, the AI has less information to work with, which can lead to less accurate transformations. Photo restoration services remove scratches, repair tears, enhance contrast, and bring out hidden details that make age transformation more accurate.
The Colorization Advantage
For black and white photos, colorization can significantly improve age transformation results. Color information helps the AI better understand facial features, skin tone variations, and other details that inform age predictions.
The Complete Workflow
For best results, follow this workflow:
- Start with ColorRestore to restore damaged or faded photos
- If working with black and white photos, add colorization
- Then apply age transformation with Age Mirror
- Enjoy your complete visual timeline