1. Keep both versions
Keep the source and restored version separate so you can compare them. Review the result at a comfortable size and look closely at important areas.
2. Look at faces and texture
Check eyes, mouths, hair, clothing, text and background edges. A clearer-looking detail can still differ from the original person or object.
3. Treat color as an interpretation
AI colorization estimates color from the image. Compare any known family or historical references; do not assume generated colors are historically accurate.
4. Save with context
Choose the version you prefer and check the saved image. When sharing an important family or archival photo, describe the AI restoration so others understand how it was made.