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CodeFormer.io vs FrontBack Scanner

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CodeFormer.io compared with FrontBack Scanner
DetailCodeFormer.io logo CodeFormer.ioFrontBack Scanner logo FrontBack Scanner
What it doesRestore old photos and blurry faces online free, with no sign-up needed Free flatbed photo scanning software for Mac and Windows
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 1 standard photo daily without account. Monthly plans: Basic $9.90 (100 credits), Family $19.90 (250 credits), Archive $49.90 (600 credits). Yearly plans: Basic $71.28 (1,200 credits), Family $143.28 (3,000 credits), Archive $359.28 (7,200 credits). One-time credit packs: 100 credits $14.99, 2 $0 - completely free with no account, no watermarks, no photo limits, and no subscription. Optional tip available.
Key features
  • Before and after slider comparison
  • Works on phones and computers
  • No watermark on downloads
  • Photo privacy with no AI training
  • Auto-detection of multiple photos on flatbed
  • Automatic straightening to sub-degree accuracy (99.8%)
  • Automatic rotation of sideways and upside-down photos
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position
  • Handwriting detection on photo backs
  • Oversized photo stitching from overlapping passes
  • Splitting of whole-bed scan files into individual photos
  • Works with any scanner with appropriate driver
  • Archival-quality JPEG output with embedded DPI
What makes it different
  • Free restoration of one photo daily without account signup
  • No installation required, works in any web browser
  • Preserves original facial features and expressions
  • Combines multiple repairs in one process
  • Completely free with no account, watermarks, or limits
  • Scans multiple photos at once instead of one at a time
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position (no manual renaming)
  • Detects handwriting on photo backs even when faint
  • No upload or cloud required - private by design
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)030
Referring domains (Majestic)0159

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