How to Use CodeFormer: 6 Ways to Run It, Step by Step
Six common ways to run CodeFormer, from the authors' free Hugging Face demo to a full GitHub install, with the steps, settings and limits of each.
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Photo restoration guides
Plain-English guides to scanning old family photos, comparing restoration tools and knowing when to hire a restorer.
CodeFormer vs GFPGAN: What's the Difference, and Which Should You Use?
GFPGAN or CodeFormer? How the two face models differ, what users say about each, the license catch, and which to try first for old family photos.
The Best Way to Scan Old Photos, With a Scanner or a Phone
Scanner or phone? The DPI to use for each print size, how to handle sticky albums and framed prints, and how to name and back up every scan.
Photo Restoration Services in 2026: Prices, Wait Times and When to Do It Yourself
What photo restoration services cost in 2026, how long they take, whether Walgreens and Costco still restore photos, and when to try it yourself first.
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- — Launched with four guides: using CodeFormer, CodeFormer vs GFPGAN, scanning old photos, and photo restoration service prices.