Media.io AI Photo Restorer vs RestoreThisPhoto

Media.io AI Photo Restorer8.7Visit RestoreThisPhoto8.4Visit

Higher score Media.io AI Photo Restorer #6 in AI Image Restoration Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Media.io

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RestoreThisPhoto #8 in AI Image Restoration Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Try RestoreThisPhoto

• Media.io AI Photo Restorer fits best

  Straightforward web and Android restoration

• RestoreThisPhoto fits best

  Occasional restorations priced per photo

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Side by side

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At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#6 in AI Image Restoration Software	#8 in AI Image Restoration Software
Best for	Straightforward web and Android restoration	Occasional restorations priced per photo
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$4.49/unit one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	3 days	—
Money-back guarantee	7 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Android	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Media.io AI Photo Restorer 4/5 · RestoreThisPhoto 4/5
Scratch repair	✓	✓
Blur repair	✓	✓
Fading repair	✓	✓
Face restoration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Batch processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum output resolution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Repairs scratches, creases, dust marks, fading, and discoloration Restores facial detail, reduces blur, and colorizes black-and-white photos Offers 2×, 4×, and 8× upscaling through a browser workflow	Repairs scratches, fading, stains, tears, folds, and mild blur Previews restorations before payment and preserves the original upload Batch uploads with full-resolution downloads and volume pricing
Cons	Free exports are limited to one image and 720p resolution Free exports include a watermark Platform coverage is limited to web and Android	No dedicated facial-restoration feature is listed Web-only access limits platform choice Severely missing details may be reconstructed rather than recovered
Our verdict	Media.io AI Photo Restorer is a browser-based tool for repairing and enhancing old or damaged photographs. It targets creators, families, photo archivists, and anyone who wants an online restoration workflow without installing desktop… Read the review →	RestoreThisPhoto is a web-based AI service for repairing damaged family photographs from scans or phone photos. It suits people who need occasional restoration without a subscription, as well as customers preparing several images at once.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Media.io AI Photo Restorer — where it wins

  • Repairs scratches, creases, dust marks, fading, and discoloration
  • Restores facial detail, reduces blur, and colorizes black-and-white photos
  • Offers 2×, 4×, and 8× upscaling through a browser workflow

  Where it doesn't

  • Free exports are limited to one image and 720p resolution
  • Free exports include a watermark
  • Platform coverage is limited to web and Android

• RestoreThisPhoto — where it wins

  • Repairs scratches, fading, stains, tears, folds, and mild blur
  • Previews restorations before payment and preserves the original upload
  • Batch uploads with full-resolution downloads and volume pricing

  Where it doesn't

  • No dedicated facial-restoration feature is listed
  • Web-only access limits platform choice
  • Severely missing details may be reconstructed rather than recovered

• Media.io AI Photo Restorer8.7/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A focused web and Android restorer for repairing, colorizing, and enlarging old photos.

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• RestoreThisPhoto8.4/10 · Paid

  A pay-per-photo web service for repairing common damage in scanned family photos.

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