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Dave the Tyke

Dave the Tyke Report 9 May 2004 08:44

How can I decipher / enhance very faint writing on the back of an old Photo? I have photoshop but sharpen doesn't work well enough.

Sandi

Sandi Report 9 May 2004 09:33

You could try scanning it and then make it a negative. So the writing shows white on black. Sometimes works

Steven

Steven Report 9 May 2004 12:35

As well as doing what Sandi suggested i use my Photo imaging software and emboss it,you would be surprised how much more you can read. Steve.

Dave the Tyke

Dave the Tyke Report 9 May 2004 13:17

Thanks Steve and Sandi, I will try both later