Photos and memories
Old photo restoration in Mérida
Is your photo torn or blurry? We leave it like new! We remove scratches, stains and blur, and bring back the color and the sharpness. Send us your photo on WhatsApp, we tell you the price and the delivery time, and you get it ready to print or share.
How it reaches us and how we deliver it
Illustrative example of a restoration: the photo as it reaches us, with scratches and stains, and the photo as we deliver it.
What happened to your photo?
Every photo has its own story. These are the most common kinds of damage and what we do about each one.
- Scratches, cracks and creasesRetouched so the image looks continuous.
- Stains and moldCleaned while taking care of the details.
- Faded or yellowed colorColor and contrast are recovered.
- Blurry areasSharpness is recovered in faces and details.
- Black and whiteYou can ask for it restored or colorized.
Torn or creased 
Stained by humidity 
Blurry on the phone
If a large part of the photo is missing, the result depends on what can still be seen in it. We tell you before we start.
Is someone missing from the family photo?
We can also put in one photo someone who is no longer here. See how in Family photo merge.
How to order your restoration
- Send us the photoOn WhatsApp, just as you have it.
- Choose the serviceWe tell you the price and the delivery time.
- PayBy bank transfer or card. We send you the details in the chat.
- Get it backIn 24 to 48 hours, ready to print or share.
How much does it cost to restore a photo?
Restoration starts at $150 MXN per photo. When the damage is bigger (large tears, missing parts, many stains), the cost can reach $600 MXN or more. You always know the price before we start.
| Service | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration of one photo | From $150 MXN (up to $600 or more, depending on the damage) | 24 to 48 hours |
| Altar package: 3 restored photos, same style and size | $390 MXN | 24 to 48 hours |
Hanal Pixán 2026 season prices. Confirm the price of your photo on WhatsApp before we start.
How to send your photo for a better result
- Scan it if you canIf not, take a straight-on picture in natural light, without flash.
- Send it as a fileOn WhatsApp use “Document” so it keeps its quality.
- No filtersThe image as it is works best: filters remove detail.
- Tell us what you knowWho is in it, the approximate date and whether you want color.
For your Hanal Pixán altar
Many families restore a loved one’s photo for their altar. If you have several, the altar package includes 3 photos for $390. See all the season’s services, with their video, in Hanal Pixán services.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to restore an old photo?
From $150 MXN per photo. If the damage is large it can reach $600 MXN or more. We give you the price on WhatsApp before we start.
How long does it take?
Between 24 and 48 hours, as a high-quality digital file.
Can you add color to a black-and-white photo?
Yes, we also colorize black-and-white photos.
Which photo should I send?
The one you have, just as you have it. Scanning is ideal; if not, take a straight-on picture with good light and no flash, and send it as a document on WhatsApp.
What do I get at the end?
Your restored photo in high quality, ready to print or share.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer or card. We send you the payment details in the WhatsApp chat.
Can I restore several photos for my altar?
Yes. The altar package includes 3 restored photos, in the same style and size, for $390 MXN: you save $60 compared with three single photos.
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Photos and memories
Family photo merge
NearVisual merges family photos in Mérida, Yucatán: it adds to one image a person who is missing (because they are no longer here or could not be there) using their photos. You order on WhatsApp, the price and delivery time are confirmed once we see the photos, and you pay by bank transfer or card.
Photos and memories
Altar package · 3 photos
NearVisual’s altar package restores 3 photos for $390 MXN in Mérida, Yucatán: all three come back in the same style and size, ready in 24 to 48 hours, and you save $60 compared with restoring three single photos ($150 each). You order on WhatsApp and pay by bank transfer or card.
Photos and memories
Animated photo
NearVisual animates photos in Mérida, Yucatán: the person in the photo blinks, smiles, moves their head naturally and looks at the camera. It costs $350 MXN, is delivered in 24 to 48 hours as a short video for WhatsApp, and you order by sending the photo on WhatsApp.
Hanal Pixán 2026
Photos for the Hanal Pixán altar
NearVisual offers Hanal Pixán photo services in Mérida, Yucatán: photo restoration from $150, a 3-photo altar package for $390, an animated photo for $350, a catrina or catrín portrait for $250 and a memorial Mass invitation for $300. You order on WhatsApp and get them in 24 to 48 hours.
Do you have a photo you want to recover?
The first consultation is free. You get the scope, timeline and price in writing before we start, and I reply the same day, Monday to Saturday.
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