Where does Old Photo Restoration process the file?
Old Photo Restoration sends the selected file only to the configured authenticated ImgNimble worker or paid provider after you start the job.
Generative · Paid external AI processing
Restore an Old or Damaged Photo
Restore damaged photographs through the configured paid provider. The page shows the processing boundary before a file is submitted.
Paid provider route with moderationPLUS tier10 credits / run
- Validate the requestthis device
- Run the paid generative modelpaid provider
- Moderate and return the resultpaid provider
Old Photo RestorationPaid provider route with moderation
Paid generative processing is not enabled or its safety acknowledgement is incomplete.
Common questions
How this tool behaves
When does Old Photo Restoration remove temporary files?
For Old Photo Restoration, the frontend and worker cleanup schedules remove temporary job data within the configured retention period, normally 24 hours.
Should I keep the original when using Old Photo Restoration?
Yes. When using Old Photo Restoration, always keep the source and verify the downloaded result before replacing it.
What inputs work best with Old Photo Restoration?
Old Photo Restoration validates the selected file before processing. Use JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP within the 12 MB per-file limit. Keep an untouched original for comparison.
How does Old Photo Restoration use the paid AI provider?
For Old Photo Restoration, imgNimble sends the required input through a short-lived signed URL only after tier, credit and moderation checks. Provider credentials stay server-side and failed processing automatically refunds the recorded provider credits.
Practical checks
Before you use the output
Verify the result
Keep the original, inspect the generated output and confirm the current destination requirements before replacing or submitting a file.