free software

[rosebery]

i need some thing thats simple to use to fix up old black and white photos for my mum from the 50s that are a bit ragged,anyone advise have photoshop but its beyond me.

[slartibartfast]

It depends on what needs to be done but tbh there's no simple solution when it comes to photo restoration. I know it can be a daunting program to get to grips with but I think you'll be better off persevering with photoshop.

Here's a few tutorials on the subject to get you going:

http://www.samspublishing.com/articl...p?p=29392&rl=1

http://www.digitalproducer.com/artic...e.jsp?id=21156

and some useful video tutorials here:

http://www.vtc.com/products/photoshopfx.htm

[rosebery]

thanks i will check them out