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Photo restoration tools compared

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This topic covers 9 published photo restoration assessments: 4 support guest export without login or watermarks, 7 deliver watermark-free files, and 0 offer sourced commercial-use plans. All scores are bound to fixed benchmark fixtures and dated native exports.

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Select 2–4 tools to compare. Pricing links jump to every recorded plan; scores cover seven aspects and assessments highlight key trade-offs; complete facts follow below.

ToolOverall score & assessmentTested exportKnown price & all plans

89/100 Heals all 5 creases and restores crisp portrait detail (23.66 dB PSNR) with free login-free 1024px lossless PNG export, though cloud processing takes 169s.

Guest flow · 2026-10-26

1024 × 1024 · PNG

Free · Free

Limited processing; no universal free-credit count published

8 plan / period records ↓

85/100 Grants 5 free guest coins to heal all 5 creases and sharpen faces in 4.11s (23.16 dB PSNR), exporting a 1024px JPEG with a small corner watermark.

Guest flow · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free · Free

10 credits/month; standard quality up to 1600px, watermarked

7 plan / period records ↓

79/100 Grants 5 guest credits to heal facial/hair creases in 12.14s (14.19 dB scratch PSNR) with free 1024px JPEG export; uncheck Colorize on color photos.

Guest flow · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free · Free

5 free guest runs without login; 10 one-time credits per registered account (max 1000×1000px upload, 5 images/batch; 2× costs 1 credit, 4× costs 2 credits).

4 plan / period records ↓

77/100 Includes 10 free trial credits (4 credits/restore) to erase all 5 creases in 19.88s (18.96 dB scratch PSNR) with watermark-free 1024px JPEG export.

Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free trial · Free trial

10 credits; 1 credit per background removal

13 plan / period records ↓

69/100 Deblurs and 2× upscales portraits to 2048px in 4.84s via DiffBIR (22.01 dB PSNR) with login-free watermark-free export, without crease removal.

Guest flow · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Pro · USD 15/month

250 general credits/month; batch editing up to 50 images

13 plan / period records ↓

69/100 Deblurs portraits in 6.36s via AI Super sharp (22.22 dB PSNR) with 3 free daily 1024px watermark-free saves, while creases require manual Heal strokes.

Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Plus · USD 2.49/month

80 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count

13 plan / period records ↓

68/100 Sharpens blurry portraits in 6.06s (22.23 dB PSNR) with login-free 750×750 watermark-free export (1024px costs 1 credit), but does not heal creases.

Guest flow · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free account · Free

Free previews; 5 signup credits

25 plan / period records ↓

56/100 Default Standard mode generates a 2048px sharpened preview in 5.12s (21.90 dB PSNR) without healing creases; dedicated Restoration mode requires Pro.

Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free · Free

Limited non-HD downloads; no included credits or batch processing

13 plan / period records ↓

54/100 Upscales portraits 4× to 4096px in 6.01s (21.96 dB PSNR) without healing creases, overlaying tiled watermarks and gating export behind a paywall.

Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · 2026-10-26

JPEG · Output attached

Free · Free

Free watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads; one new-background download/day

19 plan / period records ↓

img2go.com · Photo restoration

89/100
Seven-aspect task score

Heals all 5 creases and restores crisp portrait detail (23.66 dB PSNR) with free login-free 1024px lossless PNG export, though cloud processing takes 169s.

Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 23.66 dB · SSIM 0.8637 · Scratch repair PSNR 18.16 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 23.66 dB · SSIM: 0.8637 · Scratch repair PSNR: 18.16 dB

Fixture findings

Cleanly inpaints all 5 synthetic creases and 45 dust specks (18.16 dB scratch PSNR) while reaching 24.43 dB face PSNR and 0.8637 SSIM.

Original historical observation

With Remove Scratches enabled, Img2Go cleanly heals all 5 white creases across the forehead, cheek, hair, and sweater collar plus 45 dust specks (scratch_psnr = 18.16 dB) while restoring sharp eyes and facial texture (face_psnr = 24.43 dB, global PSNR = 23.66 dB, SSIM = 0.8637) (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Restores all 5 synthetic creases and dust specks with "Remove Scratches" enabled by default (18.16 dB scratch-mask PSNR) while recovering crisp facial detail (24.43 dB face PSNR) and exporting a 1024×1024 watermark-free PNG without login, trading off a longer 169.0s cloud wait.

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

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Delivery capabilities

1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free lossless PNG · 1.89 MB)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Single-image restoration for guests; batch processing on paid plans

Recorded free-tier dimensions

1024 × 1024

Attached file dimensions

1024 × 1024 · PNG

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Speed & reliability

About 171.1s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 169s · End-to-end reference: 171.1s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Login-free direct upload, restoration, and download (optional Google/email login)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Exposes a clean "Remove Scratches" toggle and optional output format selector, providing a direct download button upon completion without upgrade popups.

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Background & reputation

QaamGo Web GmbH (Radolfzell, Germany) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

QaamGo Web GmbH (Radolfzell, Germany)

Recorded origin

Radolfzell, Germany

Domain history record

2016–Present

Background & reputation assessment

Operated by QaamGo Web GmbH in Radolfzell, Germany, a long-standing European web utility provider.

External reputation record

Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Processing location unconfirmed;Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Processing location unconfirmed

Third-party tracking record

No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.

Engineering & privacy assessment

Processes jobs via the dragon.img2go.com async queue and provides an immediate server-delete button on the download screen, purging files automatically within 24 hours.

Retention statement

Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified

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Pricing & rules

Website free, monthly, annual and education plans; USD, Business billed per person · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free Limited processing; no universal free-credit count published
USD 8/month
USD 77/year
Monthly Baseline 1× AI usage; batch processing
Annual Baseline 1× AI usage; 64GB files and batch processing
USD 29/month
USD 278/year
Monthly 5× Starter AI usage
Annual 5× Starter AI usage
USD 89/month
USD 854/year
Monthly Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage
Annual Per-user billing; 20× Starter AI usage
Education program2026-10-20 ↗
Free
Free
Free Paid apps free after student/teacher eligibility verification; non-commercial educational use only

8 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

Actual annual amounts are $77/$278/$854. Absolute removal quotas and per-image credit usage are unpublished; 1×/5×/20× cannot be converted into image counts.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee and cancellation anytime; eligibility is subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Approx. 2 free AI restoration tasks per hour for guests before cooldown or subscription

Displays the "Remove Scratches" toggle and upload dropzone upfront with no post-processing paywall

snapedit.app · Photo restoration

85/100
Seven-aspect task score

Grants 5 free guest coins to heal all 5 creases and sharpen faces in 4.11s (23.16 dB PSNR), exporting a 1024px JPEG with a small corner watermark.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 23.16 dB · SSIM 0.8509 · Scratch repair PSNR 18.03 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 23.16 dB · SSIM: 0.8509 · Scratch repair PSNR: 18.03 dB

Fixture findings

Completely removes all 5 synthetic creases and dust specks (18.03 dB scratch PSNR) with 23.84 dB face PSNR and a small corner watermark.

Original historical observation

SnapEdit erases all 5 white creases across the forehead, cheek, hair, and collar plus dust specks in 4.11s (scratch_psnr = 18.03 dB) with crisp facial features (face_psnr = 23.84 dB, global PSNR = 23.16 dB, SSIM = 0.8509), adding only a small corner watermark (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Heals all 5 synthetic creases in just 4.11s without login (18.03 dB scratch PSNR) while sharpening portrait features to 23.84 dB face PSNR and exporting a 1024×1024 JPEG with a subtle corner watermark.

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

1024×1024 (1.0× native JPEG · subtle bottom-right SnapEdit watermark; PRO removes watermark)

Watermark observation

Subtle semi-transparent "SnapEdit" corner watermark on free exports (PRO removes watermark)

Batch & API

Single-image web workspace plus mobile apps and commercial API

Recorded free-tier dimensions

1024 × 1024

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

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Speed & reliability

About 5.26s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 4.11s · End-to-end reference: 5.26s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Login-free with 5 free guest coins (optional Google / Apple / email sign-in)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Completes scratch removal and face restoration automatically in 4.11s with an interactive before/after slider, triggering browser download on the free tier without mandatory signup popups.

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Background & reputation

SilverAI (SnapEdit Team) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

SilverAI (SnapEdit Team)

Recorded origin

Vietnam / Singapore (SilverAI)

Domain history record

snapedit.app (2022–Present, tens of millions of web & mobile users)

Background & reputation assessment

Built by SilverAI Technology Pte. Ltd. (Singapore / Hanoi), serving millions of web and mobile users globally.

External reputation record

Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Processing location unconfirmed;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Processing location unconfirmed

Third-party tracking record

No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.

Engineering & privacy assessment

Processes restorations synchronously via `be-prod-web.snapedit.app/api/restore/v1` in 4.11s without exposing user portraits publicly.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web personal free, monthly/annual and per-seat Business; excludes API · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free 10 credits/month; standard quality up to 1600px, watermarked
USD 10/month
USD 72/year
Annual 4,800 credits/year; 1 credit per background removal

No watermark; up to 5600px; batch processing;Requires sign-in before checkout; includes a 3-day free trial, then bills USD 72/year ($6/month equivalent) via Paddle

Rules [1]
Monthly 400 credits/month; 1 credit per removal

No watermark, up to 5600px, batch processing

USD 20/month
USD 144/year
Annual 18,000 credits/year; 1 credit per background removal

No watermark; up to 5600px; batch processing;Requires sign-in before checkout; includes a 3-day free trial, then bills USD 144/year ($12/month equivalent) via Paddle

Rules [1]
Monthly 1,500 credits/month; 1 credit per removal

No watermark, up to 5600px, batch processing

USD 15/month
USD 120/year
Monthly 1,000 credits/month/seat; shared credits, assets and automated workflows
Annual 12,000 credits/year/seat; shared credits, assets and automated workflows

7 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Unused credits roll over while subscribed

Personal annual checkout opens a Paddle modal after login: Standard annual includes a 3-day free trial followed by USD 72/year ($6/month equivalent), and PRO annual includes a 3-day free trial followed by USD 144/year ($12/month equivalent). Business explicitly lists $120/seat/year. The free card claims no ads but conflicts with its comparison table; ad-free use is not promised.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime; refund eligibility unverified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Login gate on personal annual purchase entry ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Personal annual Paddle checkout summary (verified after sign-in) ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

5 free guest coins granted automatically; each restoration costs 2 coins (2 free restorations without login)

Displays remaining coin balance (5 -> 3) in the top bar and labels free vs. PRO download sizes clearly

ai.nero.com · Photo restoration

79/100
Seven-aspect task score

Grants 5 guest credits to heal facial/hair creases in 12.14s (14.19 dB scratch PSNR) with free 1024px JPEG export; uncheck Colorize on color photos.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 19.81 dB · SSIM 0.8423 · Scratch repair PSNR 14.19 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 19.81 dB · SSIM: 0.8423 · Scratch repair PSNR: 14.19 dB

Fixture findings

Heals 4 of 5 major creases (14.19 dB scratch PSNR, 21.83 dB face PSNR), leaving 1 collar scratch and hair tinting when Colorize is left on.

Original historical observation

Nero AI Classic mode (with Scratch Fix + Colorize + Face Enhance enabled by default) heals 4 major creases across the forehead, cheek, and hair while enhancing facial clarity (scratch_psnr = 14.19 dB, face_psnr = 21.83 dB, SSIM = 0.8423), leaving 1 thin collar scratch and adding a pink/green tint on top hair from the default Colorize toggle (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Grants 5 login-free credits to heal 4 major facial and hair creases in 12.14s (14.19 dB scratch PSNR) and enhance facial detail (21.83 dB face PSNR) with 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG export (users restoring color photos should uncheck the default Colorize toggle to avoid hair tinting).

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free JPEG · 128.2 KB)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Supports multi-file batch uploads and an 8-hour online history manager

Recorded free-tier dimensions

1024 × 1024

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 14.09s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 12.14s · End-to-end reference: 14.09s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Login-free with 5 free guest credits (optional Nero / Google account sign-in)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Exposes Natural+, Restore+, and Classic restoration models alongside individual Scratch Fix, Colorize, and Face Enhance toggles in the left sidebar with direct watermark-free export.

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Background & reputation

Nero AG · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Nero AG

Recorded origin

Karlsruhe, Germany

Domain history record

1995–present

Background & reputation assessment

Operated by Nero AG (Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 1995), a globally recognized multimedia software company.

External reputation record

Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Claims deletion within 8 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.

Engineering & privacy assessment

Explicitly states "Only results in the last 8 hours are kept" on `/photo-restore/history` and provides per-item delete buttons.

Retention statement

Claims deletion within 8 hours; deletion not independently verified

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Pricing & rules

Nero AI web plans (Free / Standard / Yearly promo / Business); USD · 2026-10-21

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free 5 free guest runs without login; 10 one-time credits per registered account (max 1000×1000px upload, 5 images/batch; 2× costs 1 credit, 4× costs 2 credits).
Standard Monthly (300 credits)2026-10-21 ↗
USD 21.95/month
—
Monthly 300 credits/month (promotional USD 21.95/month, regular USD 24.99/month); up to 4000×4000px upload, 30 images/batch, priority processing, and 8× upscaling.
Standard Yearly (3,000 credits/yr)2026-10-21 ↗
—
Annual price not verified
Annual 3,000 credits/year; promotional banner displays USD 7.66/month equivalent.

Public page displays only the 7.66 USD/month equivalent without showing the annual invoice total before login.

Contact sales
Quoted
Quoted Custom credits and pricing (up to 200 images/batch, highest priority, API processing, and dedicated server).

4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

The official pricing page and credit table state that guests get 5 free runs and registered Free accounts receive 10 one-time Nero Credits (Standard/Photo/Anime 2× costs 1 credit/image, 4× costs 2 credits/image, paid-only 8× costs 4 credits/image). Standard monthly is USD 21.95/month promotional (regular USD 24.99/month, 300 credits/month). The yearly promo banner displays only "7.66 USD per month" (3,000 credits/year) without printing the annual invoice total before login, so the annual total is marked unverified.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime by turning off auto-renewal in account settings (remaining credits expire at the end of the billing period); FAQ states refunds are not allowed once Nero Credits have been used.

Nero AI official pricing, credit consumption table, and FAQ ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

5 free guest credits granted without login; Classic restoration costs 1 credit per image (5 free watermark-free exports)

Displays remaining guest credits (5 -> 4) in the header and exposes all sub-model toggles upfront

vanceai.com · Photo restoration

77/100
Seven-aspect task score

Includes 10 free trial credits (4 credits/restore) to erase all 5 creases in 19.88s (18.96 dB scratch PSNR) with watermark-free 1024px JPEG export.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 18.77 dB · SSIM 0.6559 · Scratch repair PSNR 18.96 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 18.77 dB · SSIM: 0.6559 · Scratch repair PSNR: 18.96 dB

Fixture findings

Achieves 18.96 dB scratch-mask PSNR (100% crease removal) and 21.41 dB face PSNR via generative texture synthesis (18.77 dB global PSNR).

Original historical observation

VanceAI completely eliminates all 5 white creases across the forehead, cheek, hair, and sweater plus all 45 dust specks (scratch_psnr = 18.96 dB, #1 overall) and generatively reconstructs curly hair and facial skin (face_psnr = 21.41 dB); because generative synthesis subtly shifts pixel alignment, global pixel-wise PSNR is 18.77 dB and SSIM is 0.6559 (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Achieves the highest scratch-removal fidelity across all 11 tested tools (18.96 dB scratch-mask PSNR, erasing all 5 creases and dust specks) while generatively reconstructing hair and facial texture and exporting a 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG via free trial credits.

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free JPEG · 330.5 KB)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Supports multi-image batch queues (Task / History) and a commercial REST API

Recorded free-tier dimensions

1024 × 1024

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 22.23s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 19.88s · End-to-end reference: 22.23s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Login required in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Account required in this test

Sign-in methods

Google or email account sign-in (includes 10 free trial credits)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

The Picture Studio workspace (`/workspace-new/?tool=old_photo_restoration`) provides one-click restoration and a "Hold to compare" toggle with transparent credit accounting and watermark-free output.

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Background & reputation

VanceAI Technology · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

VanceAI Technology

Recorded origin

International R&D Team (VanceAI)

Domain history record

2020–Present

Background & reputation assessment

Established AI image restoration and enhancement specialist offering web workspaces, desktop software, and developer APIs.

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.

Engineering & privacy assessment

Explicitly notes "Files are saved for 7 days. Please download them in time" and provides a one-click "Delete All" button in the History panel.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web free, monthly, annual and pay-as-you-go; desktop and API separate · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free trial2026-10-20 ↗
Free trial
Trial
Trial 10 credits; 1 credit per background removal
USD 20/month
USD 180/year
Annual 260 credits/month
Monthly 260 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image
USD 40/month
USD 360/year
Annual 650 credits/month
Monthly 650 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image
USD 60/month
USD 540/year
Annual 1,300 credits/month
Monthly 1300 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image
USD 100/month
USD 900/year
Annual 2,600 credits/month
Monthly 2600 credits/month including a 30% bonus; removal 1 credit/image
USD 40 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 200 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
USD 80 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 500 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
USD 120 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 1000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
USD 200 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 2000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Valid for one year

Subscription credits include the current 30% bonus and roll over while subscribed, expiring when the subscription ends. Paid image inputs are limited to 10MB, 34MP and an 8000px long edge.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime; remaining credits last until period end. A 7-day money-back guarantee is advertised, subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

10 free trial credits included on signup; old photo restoration costs 4 credits per image (2 free watermark-free exports)

Shows remaining free trial credits in the top-right badge and confirms credit deduction before saving

picsart.com · Photo restoration

69/100
Seven-aspect task score

Deblurs and 2× upscales portraits to 2048px in 4.84s via DiffBIR (22.01 dB PSNR) with login-free watermark-free export, without crease removal.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 22.01 dB · SSIM 0.8181 · Scratch repair PSNR 5.11 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 22.01 dB · SSIM: 0.8181 · Scratch repair PSNR: 5.11 dB

Fixture findings

2× DiffBIR restoration reaches 2048×2048 with 22.27 dB face PSNR and 0.4468 edge correlation, leaving creases unhealed (5.11 dB scratch PSNR).

Original historical observation

Picsart's DiffBIR model upscales the 1024×1024 degraded portrait 2× to 2048×2048 in 4.84s with visibly sharper facial features and hair (global PSNR = 22.01 dB, face_psnr = 22.27 dB, edge_corr = 0.4468), but leaves the 5 synthetic creases unhealed (scratch_psnr = 5.11 dB) (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Uses a DiffBIR blind restoration pipeline to deblur and 2× upscale 1024×1024 portraits to 2048×2048 in 4.84s with free login-free watermark-free JPEG export (22.01 dB global PSNR, 22.27 dB face PSNR), though it does not automatically inpaint creases (5.11 dB scratch PSNR).

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

2048×2048 (2.0× free watermark-free standard JPEG · 497.5 KB; 4096×4096 requires Pro)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Supports interactive web editing, Batch Editor, and Picsart for Developers commercial APIs

Recorded free-tier dimensions

2048 × 2048

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 6.34s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 4.84s · End-to-end reference: 6.34s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Login-free direct upload and 2048×2048 watermark-free export (optional Google / Apple / email sign-in)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Runs DiffBIR blind restoration automatically upon upload with a before/after slider and preserves a login-free 2048×2048 watermark-free export path.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Picsart Inc. (Miami / San Francisco, USA) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Picsart Inc. (Miami / San Francisco, USA)

Recorded origin

Miami & San Francisco, USA (Backed by SoftBank Vision Fund & Sequoia Capital)

Domain history record

Founded 2011 (15-year track record)

Background & reputation assessment

Operated by Picsart Inc. (San Francisco / Yerevan), a leading global creative platform with over 100M monthly users.

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

Google Analytics · Google reCAPTCHA · OneTrust

Engineering & privacy assessment

Executes restoration via the `workflows/ai-enhance/diffbir` cloud pipeline in 4.84s.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web Pro and all public Ultra credit volumes; per Ultra seat · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
USD 15/month
USD 126/year
Monthly 250 general credits/month; batch editing up to 50 images
Annual 250 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Ultra 1,0002026-10-20 ↗
USD 45/month
USD 480/year
Annual 1,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Monthly 1,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images
Ultra 1,5002026-10-20 ↗
USD 75/month
USD 720/year
Annual 1,500 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Monthly 1,500 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images
Ultra 3,0002026-10-20 ↗
USD 129/month
USD 1,440/year
Annual 3,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Monthly 3,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images
Ultra 6,0002026-10-20 ↗
USD 255/month
USD 2,880/year
Annual 6,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Monthly 6,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images
Ultra 9,0002026-10-20 ↗
USD 379/month
USD 4,320/year
Annual 9,000 general credits/month; Ultra billed per seat Rules [1]
Monthly 9,000 general credits/month/seat; batch editing up to 100 images
Ultra 9,000+2026-10-20 ↗
Contact sales
Quoted
Quoted Custom plans above 9,000 credits

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] One annual payment; Ultra quote is per seat. The summary currently shows $0 tax, but no billing address was submitted; final tax depends on the actual address.

Six annual charges verified in single-seat checkout. The current public pricing page lists Pro/Ultra without a free removal count. It says add-on credits never expire but does not quote their purchase prices, which remain unconfirmed. Annual prices are per seat; tax depends on billing address.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel anytime in account subscription settings

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗ · Capture 7 ↗ · Capture 8 ↗ · Capture 9 ↗ · Capture 10 ↗ · Capture 11 ↗ · Capture 12 ↗ · Capture 13 ↗

Annual payment summaries for each volume ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗ · Capture 5 ↗ · Capture 6 ↗

Official plans and add-on credit rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Guests can preview and export 2048×2048 watermark-free JPEGs via "Continue with standard quality"; 4096×4096 upscaling requires Pro

Presents the "Continue with standard quality" free download option alongside the Pro HD upsell modal

pixlr.com · Photo restoration

69/100
Seven-aspect task score

Deblurs portraits in 6.36s via AI Super sharp (22.22 dB PSNR) with 3 free daily 1024px watermark-free saves, while creases require manual Heal strokes.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 22.22 dB · SSIM 0.8292 · Scratch repair PSNR 6.14 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 22.22 dB · SSIM: 0.8292 · Scratch repair PSNR: 6.14 dB

Fixture findings

One-click Super sharp improves facial clarity (22.33 dB face PSNR, 0.8292 SSIM), leaving synthetic creases for manual Heal brushing (6.14 dB scratch PSNR).

Original historical observation

Pixlr's one-click `AI Super sharp` cleanly reduces blur and JPEG blocking across the portrait (global PSNR = 22.22 dB, SSIM = 0.8292, face_psnr = 22.33 dB), while automated scratch removal is not included in Super sharp (scratch_psnr = 6.14 dB) and requires manual strokes with the `Retouch -> Heal` brush (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Combines one-click `AI Super sharp` deblurring (6.36s, reaching 22.22 dB global PSNR and 22.33 dB face PSNR) with manual `Retouch -> Heal` brush tools and 1024×1024 watermark-free JPEG export.

Result & output evidence

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

1024×1024 (1.0× native watermark-free JPEG · 167.7 KB)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Interactive multi-tool web editor; no automated batch scratch restoration

Recorded free-tier dimensions

1024 × 1024

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.66s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 6.36s · End-to-end reference: 7.66s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Login required in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Account required in this test

Sign-in methods

Google, Apple, or email sign-in

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Combines one-click AI Super sharp with manual Retouch -> Heal brushes in one editor, though display ads appear in the right sidebar on free accounts.

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Background & reputation

Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Pixlr Pte. Ltd. (Inmagine Group)

Recorded origin

Singapore / Malaysia (founded in Sweden 2008)

Domain history record

Launched 2008

Background & reputation assessment

Founded in 2008 and operated by Inmagine Group (parent of 123RF), one of the longest-running web photo editors.

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

Google Analytics · AdSense / Programmatic Ads

Engineering & privacy assessment

Executes deblurring via `pixlr.com/api/ai/super-sharp` and composites layers locally in the browser canvas.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

All web monthly/annual tiers and five credit top-up packs · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
USD 2.49/month
USD 23.88/year
Monthly 80 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]
Annual 960 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]
USD 9.99/month
USD 95.88/year
Monthly 1,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]
Annual 12,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]
Ultra regular2026-10-20 ↗
USD 24.99/month
USD 239.9/year
Monthly 5,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]
Annual 60,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]
USD 49.99/month
USD 479.9/year
Monthly 10,000 AI credits/month; not a dedicated removal count Rules [1]
Annual 120,000 general AI credits/year, valid for one year Rules [2]
200 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 3.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified
500 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 6.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified
1,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 9.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 1,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified
2,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 16.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 2,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified
5,000 AI credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 30.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 5,000 general AI credits; pack expiry not separately verified

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Credits valid for 1 month

[2] One annual payment; tax is calculated after billing address entry. Amount comes from checkout, not multiplication of rounded monthly equivalents.

All four annual charges were confirmed at checkout. Ultra $239.90/year and Ultra MAX $479.90/year differ from rounded monthly equivalents multiplied by 12. The feature FAQ advertises free removal and batch ZIP export without quantifying free counts/limits. Removal credit conversion and top-up expiry are not separately stated in reviewed pages. Tax depends on billing address.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Page states cancellation is available anytime; refund details unverified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Official annual checkout summaries for all four plans ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Official free removal and batch explanation ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Includes starter AI credits on signup (Super sharp costs 1 credit) plus 3 free watermark-free image saves per day

Labels the `1c` credit badge on the AI button and shows the daily free save counter in the export modal

cutout.pro · Photo restoration

68/100
Seven-aspect task score

Sharpens blurry portraits in 6.06s (22.23 dB PSNR) with login-free 750×750 watermark-free export (1024px costs 1 credit), but does not heal creases.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Guest flow · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 22.23 dB · SSIM 0.8224 · Scratch repair PSNR 6.22 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 22.23 dB · SSIM: 0.8224 · Scratch repair PSNR: 6.22 dB

Fixture findings

Improves portrait and background sharpness (22.23 dB PSNR, 0.5222 edge correlation) while leaving the 5 synthetic creases unhealed (6.22 dB scratch PSNR).

Original historical observation

Cutout.Pro noticeably denoises and sharpens the eyes, lips, and bookshelf background (global PSNR = 22.23 dB, SSIM = 0.8224, edge_corr = 0.5222), but does not inpaint the 5 white creases (scratch_psnr = 6.22 dB) (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Sharpens blurry portraits in 6.06s without login (22.23 dB global PSNR, 0.5222 edge correlation) with direct 750×750 watermark-free JPEG export, though it performs deblurring only and does not automatically inpaint creases (6.22 dB scratch PSNR).

Result & output evidence

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

750×750 (0.73× free watermark-free preview · 115.3 KB; 1024×1024 HD costs 1 Credit)

Watermark observation

Watermark-free

Batch & API

Offers commercial REST APIs and desktop/mobile batch tools

Recorded free-tier dimensions

750 × 750

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 7.51s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 6.06s · End-to-end reference: 7.51s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

No login in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

No login in this test

Sign-in methods

Login-free direct upload and 750×750 export (optional Google / Facebook / email login)

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Clean workspace with side-by-side comparison and direct free-tier download without popup ad traps.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (shared infrastructure with PromeAI) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

LibAI Lab / Cutout.Pro (shared infrastructure with PromeAI)

Recorded origin

Founded in Hangzhou, China / Global Operations

Domain history record

Launched 2021

Background & reputation assessment

Operated by LibAI / Cutout.Pro, a widely adopted visual AI platform with web apps and commercial APIs.

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

Google Analytics · Google Ads Conversion

Engineering & privacy assessment

Completes cloud enhancement in 6.06s and serves temporary outputs over signed CDN links.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web image removal: free, all expanded monthly tiers and packs; API priced separately · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free account2026-10-20 ↗
Free
Free
Free Free previews; 5 signup credits
80 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 5/month
—
Monthly 80 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
170 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 9.9/month
—
Monthly 170 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
300 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 16.9/month
—
Monthly 300 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
550 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 29/month
—
Monthly 550 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 49/month
—
Monthly 1,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
1,450 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 69/month
—
Monthly 1,450 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
2,400 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 108/month
—
Monthly 2,400 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
5,600 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 239/month
—
Monthly 5,600 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
10,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 399/month
—
Monthly 10,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
15,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 549/month
—
Monthly 15,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
25,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 859/month
—
Monthly 25,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
50,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 1,599/month
—
Monthly 50,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
75,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 2,299/month
—
Monthly 75,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
150,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 4,049/month
—
Monthly 150,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
250,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 5,749/month
—
Monthly 250,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
1,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 20,000/month
—
Monthly 1,000,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
2,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 34,000/month
—
Monthly 2,000,000 credits/month; removal 1 credit/image Rules [1]
30 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 4.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 30 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
300 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 39 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 300 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
900 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 79 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 900 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
3,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 199 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 3,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
30,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 1,399 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 30,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
5,000,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 37,500 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 5,000,000 credits; removal 1 credit/image Rules [2]
Contact sales
Quoted
Quoted Custom subscription or credit pack

25 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Rollover capped at 5× monthly allowance

[2] No expiry

High-volume tiers expanded; removal costs 1 credit/image, other operations differ. Taxes are not stated on the cards.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Downgrade, upgrade or cancel anytime; advertised 14-day money-back guarantee subject to terms.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Unlimited guest 750×750 watermark-free downloads; new accounts receive 5 free credits for full-resolution exports

Displays exact pixel dimensions for Free Download (750 × 750) vs. HD Download (1024 × 1024) upfront

picwish.com · Photo restoration

56/100
Seven-aspect task score

Default Standard mode generates a 2048px sharpened preview in 5.12s (21.90 dB PSNR) without healing creases; dedicated Restoration mode requires Pro.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

Seven-aspect rationale →

Task quality

Global PSNR 21.9 dB · SSIM 0.8106 · Scratch repair PSNR 4.48 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 21.9 dB · SSIM: 0.8106 · Scratch repair PSNR: 4.48 dB

Fixture findings

Standard 2× mode sharpens edges (0.4879 edge correlation, 21.81 dB face PSNR), while the dedicated Restoration scratch-repair mode is Pro-gated (4.48 dB scratch PSNR).

Original historical observation

PicWish's default `Standard` mode upscales the portrait to 2048×2048 in 5.12s with stronger edge contrast (edge_corr = 0.4879, hf_ratio = 0.5733, global PSNR = 21.90 dB), but because the dedicated `Restoration` mode is gated behind Pro credits, the 5 white creases are sharpened rather than inpainted (scratch_psnr = 4.48 dB) (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Its default `Standard` mode 2× sharpens 1024×1024 portraits to 2048×2048 in 5.12s (0.4879 edge correlation, 21.90 dB global PSNR) without healing creases (4.48 dB scratch PSNR), while the dedicated `Restoration` scratch-repair mode in the right sidebar requires Pro credits.

Result & output evidence

Open native outputOpen native output ↗

Open result screenshot

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · Check watermark record

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

2048×2048 (Standard mode 2.0× cloud preview; dedicated Restoration mode and 0-credit save require Pro)

Watermark observation

Preview canvas displays a bottom PicWish banner; dedicated Restoration mode and 0-credit export require Pro credits

Batch & API

Supports up to 30-image Bulk Edit and commercial PicWish REST APIs

Recorded free-tier dimensions

2048 × 2048

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Speed & reliability

About 6.77s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 5.12s · End-to-end reference: 6.77s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

Evidence & scope →

Interaction experience

Login required in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Account required in this test

Sign-in methods

Google, Apple, or email sign-in

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Lists Standard, HD, Ultra HD, Ultra HD Max, and Restoration modes clearly in the right sidebar with free Standard preview, while gating the dedicated old-photo `Restoration` model behind Pro credits.

Evidence & scope →

Background & reputation

Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (PicWish / Apowersoft) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

Wangxu Technology Co., Ltd. (PicWish / Apowersoft)

Recorded origin

Hong Kong / Shenzhen, China

Domain history record

2021–Present

Background & reputation assessment

Operated by Wangxu Technology (HK) Co., Ltd. (Apowersoft), ISO/IEC 27001 certified.

External reputation record

Not verified

Evidence & scope →

Engineering & privacy

Processing location unconfirmed;Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Processing location unconfirmed

Third-party tracking record

Google Tag Manager · Bing BAT

Engineering & privacy assessment

Stores temporary outputs on Alibaba Cloud Hong Kong OSS (`wxtechhk.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com`) with 3600-second (`x-oss-expires=3600`) expiring signatures.

Retention statement

Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified

Evidence & scope →

Pricing & rules

Web free, weekly/monthly/annual subscriptions and expanded packs; excludes API · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free Limited non-HD downloads; no included credits or batch processing
USD 5.99/week
Other period
Other period 50 credits/week; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]
USD 9.99/month
USD 59.99/year
Monthly 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]
Annual 350 credits/month; 50 core-feature HD downloads/day Rules [1]
USD 26.99/month
USD 263.99/year
Monthly 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1]
Annual 2,000 credits/month; 15,000 HD downloads/month Rules [1]
300 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 12.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 300 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
1,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 33.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 1,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
5,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 65.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 5,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
11,500 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 99.95 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 11,500 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
30,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 269.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 30,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
80,000 credits2026-10-20 ↗
USD 639.99 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 80,000 credits; 1 per removal; not for API Rules [2]
Custom credits2026-10-20 ↗
Contact sales
Quoted
Quoted Custom high-volume quote

13 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Subscription credits do not roll over; downloads and credits are separate allowances

[2] No expiry

Actual annual charges $59.99/$263.99. A 3-day trial is offered; cancel before expiry to avoid charges. Exact daily free count is unspecified. The 11,500-credit pack includes a current 1,500-credit bonus.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancel under My Orders; request refunds through official support, eligibility not separately verified.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ · Capture 4 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free 2048×2048 preview in Standard mode; the flame-badged Restoration mode and exports on 0-credit accounts require Pro credits

Marks the Restoration mode with a flame credit icon in the sidebar and opens the Pro modal upon selection

myedit.online · Photo restoration

54/100
Seven-aspect task score

Upscales portraits 4× to 4096px in 6.01s (21.96 dB PSNR) without healing creases, overlaying tiled watermarks and gating export behind a paywall.

Tested export JPEG · Output attached

Historical test · 2026-10-26
Signed-in flow; paid tier not standardized · Degraded blurry & scratched portrait fixture (1024×1024) · Output attached

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Task quality

Global PSNR 21.96 dB · SSIM 0.8202 · Scratch repair PSNR 5.46 dB

Detailed facts & historical record
Measured fixture results

Global PSNR: 21.96 dB · SSIM: 0.8202 · Scratch repair PSNR: 5.46 dB

Fixture findings

4× restoration to 4096×4096 reaches 22.06 dB face PSNR and 0.8202 SSIM, leaving all 5 synthetic creases unhealed (5.46 dB scratch PSNR).

Original historical observation

MyEdit generates a 4096×4096 (4×) output in 6.01s that improves facial sharpness (global PSNR = 21.96 dB, SSIM = 0.8202, face_psnr = 22.06 dB) without removing the 5 white creases (scratch_psnr = 5.46 dB), while overlaying tiled watermarks and gating export behind an upgrade popup (result.png, download.png).

Suitable uses · historical assessment

Upscales 1024×1024 portraits 4× to 4096×4096 in 6.01s (21.96 dB global PSNR, 22.06 dB face PSNR), but runs a deblur/upscale model without healing creases (5.46 dB scratch PSNR) and gates UI download behind a paid upgrade modal.

Result & output evidence

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Delivery capabilities

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Detailed facts & historical record
Recorded export specifications

JPEG · Output attached · No watermark in test

Historical specification note · not an official maximum

4096×4096 (cloud generates 4.0× output, but UI overlays tiled watermarks and blocks Download behind an upgrade modal)

Watermark observation

Preview canvas overlays tiled MyEdit watermarks; watermark-free download requires a paid plan

Batch & API

Single-image web workspace

Recorded free-tier dimensions

4096 × 4096

Attached file dimensions

Not verified

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Speed & reliability

About 7.51s end to end in this run; reliability not retested

Detailed facts & historical record
Timing observation

Network-observed server wait: 6.01s · End-to-end reference: 7.51s

Date & fixture

2026-10-26 · anchor_restore_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)

Repeated tests & reliability

No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.

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Interaction experience

Login required in this run

Detailed facts & historical record
Account requirements

Account required in this test

Sign-in methods

CyberLink email, Google, Facebook, or Apple sign-in

Manual adjustment

Not verified

Interaction observations

Lets users upload and wait 6.01s for the 4× restoration preview before gating export behind a subscription modal at the Download click.

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Background & reputation

CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203) · Long-term reputation not independently verified

Detailed facts & historical record
Service lifecycle notice

Not verified

Operator

CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203)

Recorded origin

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Domain history record

2022–present (Parent founded 1996)

Background & reputation assessment

Developed and operated by CyberLink Corp. (TWSE: 5203, New Taipei City, Taiwan).

External reputation record

Not verified

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Engineering & privacy

Uploaded for cloud processing;Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

Detailed facts & historical record
Processing location

Uploaded for cloud processing

Third-party tracking record

No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.

Engineering & privacy assessment

Generates the 4096×4096 image on `dsol-media.cyberlink.com` and overlays a client-side watermark layer while gating UI export behind a paywall.

Retention statement

Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record

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Pricing & rules

Web image/video free, monthly, annual and both credit-pack classes; excludes audio-only subscriptions · 2026-10-20

Plan · source date
Monthly / one-time
Annual bill / period
Quota & limits
Free
Free
Free Free watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads; one new-background download/day

A free account is required to download; premium backgrounds require subscription. Daily transparent-cutout cap is not quantified

Creator Pro2026-10-20 ↗
USD 18/month
USD 84/year
Annual 500 credits/month
Monthly 500 general AI credits/month
Studio Pro2026-10-20 ↗
USD 22/month
USD 108/year
Annual 800 credits/month
Monthly 800 general AI credits/month
Free User Pack · 502026-10-20 ↗
USD 12 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 50 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 1002026-10-20 ↗
USD 20 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 100 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 2002026-10-20 ↗
USD 36 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 5002026-10-20 ↗
USD 70 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 10002026-10-20 ↗
USD 120 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 1000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 20002026-10-20 ↗
USD 200 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 2000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Free User Pack · 50002026-10-20 ↗
USD 400 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 5000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 502026-10-20 ↗
USD 6 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 50 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 1002026-10-20 ↗
USD 10 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 100 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 2002026-10-20 ↗
USD 18 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 200 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 5002026-10-20 ↗
USD 35 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 500 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 10002026-10-20 ↗
USD 60 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 1000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 20002026-10-20 ↗
USD 100 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 2000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]
Premium User Pack · 50002026-10-20 ↗
USD 200 · one-time payment
Usage / one-time
Usage / one-time 5000 general AI credits; total calculated as count × published unit price Rules [1] [2]

19 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.

[1] Premium pricing requires a paid membership; this does not establish removal count

[2] Valid for 12 months after purchase

The feature FAQ confirms watermark-free transparent PNG/blurred-background downloads with a free account; replacing with a new background allows one free download per day, while premium backgrounds require a subscription. The pricing table says Limited without quantifying daily transparent-PNG limits. General AI credits or the one-daily replacement limit are not applied to transparent cutouts.

Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred.

Cancellation, sources & verification record

Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.

Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗

Current plans and free limits ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Removal download and free-use rules ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗

Allowance & disclosure on test date

Free 4× preview only; despite the "Download (1 credit)" label, free bonus credits cannot unlock watermark-free Photo Restoration downloads

Pops up the subscription upgrade modal only after processing completes and the user clicks Download

Photo restoration selection FAQ

Which photo restoration tools work without login or watermarks?

Out of 9 assessed tools, 4 exported watermark-free files without requiring an account on their test dates, led by Img2Go (89/100, 2026-10-26), Nero AI (79/100, 2026-10-26), Picsart (69/100, 2026-10-26). Use the "Quick guest use" preset above to filter all 4 options.

Which photo restoration tool scored highest on task quality and overall performance?

By overall task score, Img2Go ranks first (89/100, tested 2026-10-26); by task quality score alone, Img2Go leads (60/100), while SnapEdit recorded the fastest server wait (4.11s).

How should I choose between one-off guest use and commercial plans for photo restoration?

For a one-off file, start with the 4 guest watermark-free tools or pay-as-you-go credit packs to avoid recurring subscriptions. For team or client work, use the "Verified commercial plan" preset to inspect the 0 tools with sourced commercial rights.

What do these results cover?

Historical records cover specific fixtures and test paths. Reports show samples, dates, native files and limitations.

How are tools evaluated?

Evaluation covers quality, exports, speed, pricing, interaction, background and privacy. Scores and reasons are available in each report.

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