Memorial Video from Old or Black-and-White Photos

What usually works

• A large face in frame, even if the photo is old or black-and-white.
• Sharp scans or well-focused digital shots (not blurry screen photos).
• Even lighting in the original; avoid hard shadows over eyes or mouth.
• One person per file; crop other people out when you can.

Limits of blurry or damaged photos

If the face is very blurry, pixelated, extreme profile, or partly covered, likeness in the video may be weak or unstable. We do not promise a perfect match from every old photo.

Very dark prints, heavy scratches, or distant full-body shots usually perform worse. Prefer the clearest portrait you have the right to use.

Practical tips

1. Pick the best available face — Prioritize facial sharpness over the “most emotional” print if it is heavily degraded.
2. Scan or rephotograph the print in good light — Avoid flash glare; crop to head and shoulders.
3. Pair with a clear photo of you — Photo 1 (you) should ideally be recent and sharp; Photo 2 can be the old portrait.
4. Generate and review — If likeness is weak, try another reference. Failed renders return credits when generation is live.

Privacy and respect

Adults 18+ only. Confirm you have the right to use the loved one’s photo. Output is AI-generated — a creative tribute, not proof of presence.