Why choose us
Compare before you choose
Here is, in full transparency, how Dernier Souvenir compares to the alternatives you will find when searching "animate an old photo" or "restore an old photo".
| Dernier Souvenir | AI "credit" apps | Genealogy giants | Human retoucher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film length | 30 seconds, scripted, with music | 5-10 s, no sound | A few seconds (face only) | - |
| Restoration + colourization | Included free | Extra | Paid / subscription | $30-300 per photo |
| Price | From $4.99 (photo) · $9.99 (film), one time | $10-20/mo subscription | $119-259/yr | $30-300+ per photo |
| Effort required | None - we handle everything | You write the instructions | Limited | None |
| Watermark | Never | Often (free tiers) | Yes (free tier) | No |
| Privacy | Deleted after 7 days, no AI training | Varies | Long retention | Varies |
| Language / currency | FR + EN · CAD | EN · USD | Multi · USD | Varies |
In short: we are roughly 5 to 10 times cheaper than a professional retoucher, subscription-free unlike the big sites, and we deliver up to 6 times more seconds of life than credit apps - restoration included.
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