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Upload Their Photo
Upload any photo from your phone, computer, or scanned print. Black-and-white, faded, or color — our AI works with them all. For best results, choose a photo where their face is clearly visible.
Bring Old Photos to Life with AI | Animate Photos of Loved Ones
Bring Their Photo to Life —
One More Time
Upload a photo of your loved one and watch them smile, blink, and move again. AI-powered memorial photo animation that turns still memories into living moments.
No account needed • No credit card • Takes 30 seconds
★★★★★ 4.9/5 rating
50,000+ photos animated
1 free animation included
AI credits included with Plus & Pro
Animate Any Photo in 3 Simple Steps
Old or new, black-and-white or color. If there’s a face, our AI can bring it to life.
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AI Brings Them to Life
Our AI detects their face and adds natural, respectful movement. Watch them smile, blink, and gently turn — just like they did in life. Processing takes under 60 seconds.
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Download & Share
Download the animated video in HD quality. Share it with family, add it to their digital memorial page, or play it at a celebration of life. Keep it forever.
See the Transformation
Same person. Same photo. Watch what AI can do.
Level 1
Photo Restoration & Colorization
Upload an old, faded, or black & white photo. AI restores and colorizes it — same person, same moment, brought back to life.
Grandmother, 1965
Original B&WAI Colorized
Same person — now in vivid color
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Veteran, 1943
Original B&WAI Colorized
Same soldier — honor preserved in color
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Wedding Day, 1975
Original B&WAI Colorized
Same couple — their love in full color
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Level 2
AI Video Animation — Make Them Alive
Watch them smile, blink, and move again. AI turns any photo into a living, breathing video. This is the magic moment.
Grandmother — Alive Again
She looks up and smiles — one more time
Veteran — Pride Restored
He smiles with pride — as if he’s right here
Wedding — Love in Motion
They turn to each other — love frozen in time, now alive
Try It Free With Your Photo
1 free animation included. No credit card required.
Three Respectful Animation Styles
Every animation is designed to be natural and dignified — never exaggerated or artificial.
😊
Gentle Smile
A soft, warm smile with natural blinking. The most popular choice for memorial animations. Captures the warmth and kindness you remember.
Most Popular
👁
Living Portrait
Natural head movement with a gentle gaze. As if they’re looking at you from the photo, acknowledging your presence. Subtle and dignified.
Most Subtle
👋
Warm Greeting
A combination of smile, head tilt, and gentle wave gesture. As if they’re saying hello one more time. The most emotional option for families.
Most Emotional
Animate Photos with AI Credits
1 free animation to try. Then use credits from your plan — or buy extra credit packs anytime.
Free
$0
Free forever
- ✓ 1 free animation
- ✓ 1 memorial page (5 photos)
- ✓ HD download
- ✓ Share link
- ✓ Guest book (10 messages)
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Plus
$9.90
per month
- ✓ 5 AI credits/month
- ✓ Unlimited photos & videos
- ✓ Unlimited memorial pages
- ✓ All 3 animation styles
- ✓ Background music & 20+ themes
- ✓ 5 family admins
- ✓ No watermark • 10 GB
Power Users
Pro
$19.90
per month
- ✓ 20 AI credits/month
- ✓ Everything in Plus
- ✓ Premium memorial video
- ✓ AI obituary writer
- ✓ 4K video export
- ✓ Custom domain
- ✓ 15 family admins • 50 GB
What Can You Do With AI Credits?
1
credit = 1 AI
photo animation
photo animation
5
credits = 1 basic
memorial video
memorial video
10
credits = 1 premium
video (AI-sorted)
video (AI-sorted)
20
credits = 1 pro
video (4K)
video (4K)
Need more? Buy extra credit packs: 3 credits for $2.90 • 8 credits for $4.90 • 20 credits for $9.90
Cancel anytime — your memorial stays online in free mode • Credits roll over for 1 month
Turn Their Photos into a Beautiful Tribute Video
Use your AI credits to create stunning memorial videos. Upload photos and receive an HD video with music, transitions, and optional AI animations.
Basic Slideshow
5 credits
- ✓ Up to 20 photos
- ✓ 1 music track
- ✓ 2-minute video
- ✓ HD quality (1080p)
- ✓ No watermarks
Included with 1 month of Plus
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Premium Video
10 credits
- ✓ Unlimited photos
- ✓ AI age-sorting
- ✓ 3 music tracks
- ✓ 5-minute video
- ✓ HD quality (1080p)
- ✓ No watermarks
Save credits on Pro (20/month)
Professional
20 credits
- ✓ Everything in Premium
- ✓ 3 animated photos (AI)
- ✓ Custom intro & outro
- ✓ 4K quality
- ✓ Unlimited revisions
- ✓ No watermarks
1 month of Pro covers this
Videos ready within 24 hours • Download & keep forever • No watermarks • Need more credits? Buy packs from $2.90
How We Compare to Other Photo Animation Tools
Purpose-built for memorials. No genealogy subscription required.
| Feature | Scan2Remember | MyHeritage Deep Nostalgia | BringBack AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free animations | ✓ 1 free | 2-5 free | Limited |
| Price after free tier | From $6.90/mo (5 credits) | $49.90/year minimum | $4.99 (5 credits) |
| Memorial page included | ✓ Free + unlimited w/ Plus | ✗ | ✗ |
| Monthly AI credits | ✓ 5-20 credits/month | ✗ Separate from subscription | ✗ |
| QR plaque for grave | ✓ From $49.90 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memorial tribute video | ✓ From 5 credits | ✗ | ✗ |
| Photo restoration | Coming soon | ✗ | ✓ Yes |
| Works on web (no app) | ✓ Yes | Limited (app for full features) | ✓ Yes |
| Pet photo animation | ✓ Yes | ✗ | ✓ Yes |
| Best for | Memorial-focused families | Genealogy enthusiasts | Photo restoration |
How Families Use AI Photo Animation
Every animation tells a story. Here’s how families bring them to life.
👨🍼
Animate a Grandparent’s Photo
Watch your grandmother smile again from a 50-year-old photo. Share the animated video with cousins and grandchildren who never met her. Add it to her digital memorial page.
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Play It at a Funeral
Play an animated photo on a screen at the funeral service or celebration of life. Seeing your loved one move one more time brings comfort and helps the family process their grief.
🎁
Surprise a Grieving Parent
Animate a childhood photo and send it to a parent who lost their child. The gentle smile can bring tears of comfort and remind them of the beautiful moments they shared.
🎖
Honor a Veteran
Take an old military photo and bring it to life. Add the animated video to a veteran memorial page with their service history, medals, and stories that defined their sacrifice.
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Remember a Beloved Pet
Our AI works with pet photos too. Animate your dog’s happy face or your cat’s curious gaze. Add the animation to their pet memorial page for the family to enjoy.
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Build a Memorial Video
Combine animated photos with music and transitions to create a full tribute video. Play it at family gatherings, share it online, or loop it at the memorial service.
What Families Are Saying
★★★★★
“I animated my grandmother’s photo from 1965. When my mom saw it, she cried happy tears. She said it was like seeing her mother again. This was the most meaningful gift I could give her.”
New York
★★★★★
“I was paying $49.90/year for MyHeritage just for Deep Nostalgia. With Scan2Remember’s Plus plan at $9.90/month I get 5 AI credits monthly for animations AND unlimited memorial pages, videos, and music. Way more value — and I can cancel anytime.”
Ohio
★★★★★
“We played the animated photo at my father’s celebration of life. The whole room went silent. Then everyone was smiling through tears. It was the most meaningful moment of the entire service.”
Arizona
Want the Complete Memorial Experience?
Get the Pro plan + a QR plaque for the ultimate memorial setup. First month free when you bundle.
Pro + QR Plaque Bundle
Everything your family needs — memorial, animations, videos & QR plaque
$49.90 + $19.90/mo
First month FREE on Pro
- ✓ Pro plan — 20 AI credits/month
- ✓ Unlimited memorial pages, photos & videos
- ✓ QR Memorial Plaque (weatherproof, 50+ yrs)
- ✓ Premium memorial video (10 credits)
- ✓ AI obituary writer • Family tree builder
- ✓ 15 family admin accounts
- ✓ Free shipping • Priority support
- ✓ Cancel anytime — memorial stays online
Frequently Asked Questions
Upload any photo to Scan2Remember’s AI Photo Animation tool. The AI detects the face and adds natural movement — smiles, blinks, and head turns. It works with old black-and-white photos, faded prints, and modern images. Your first animation is free and takes under 60 seconds.
Scan2Remember offers 1 free AI photo animation with no account required. For more, the Plus plan at $9.90/month includes 5 AI credits every month — each credit = 1 animation. That’s 5 animations/month vs Deep Nostalgia which requires a MyHeritage subscription starting at $49.90/year. Plus you also get unlimited memorial pages, videos, and music included.
Yes. The AI works with black-and-white photos, faded color photos, scanned prints, and even slightly damaged images. For best results, the face should be clearly visible and front-facing. The AI can handle low-resolution and old photos effectively.
Absolutely. Many families play animated photos on a screen at funeral services, celebrations of life, and memorial gatherings. You can download the animation as an HD video file and play it on any device, TV, or projector.
Upload your photos to Scan2Remember’s Memorial Video tool and use your AI credits: Basic (5 credits for up to 20 photos, 2-min HD video), Premium (10 credits with unlimited photos and AI age-sorting), or Professional (20 credits with animated photos and 4K quality). Plus subscribers get 5 credits/month, Pro gets 20. Videos are delivered within 24 hours.
Our AI uses subtle, natural movements designed specifically for memorial purposes. Animations include gentle smiles, natural blinks, and soft head turns. We intentionally avoid exaggerated or unrealistic movements. The goal is to capture the warmth and presence you remember — not to create something artificial.
Your photos are processed securely and never shared with anyone. Uploaded images are automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours after processing. Animations you create are yours to download and keep permanently.
Yes. Any animation you create can be added directly to a Scan2Remember digital memorial page. Family and friends can view it by visiting the memorial link or scanning the QR plaque on the headstone. The animation plays right within the memorial page.
Yes — our AI works with pet photos. Animate your dog’s happy expression or your cat’s curious gaze. You can add the animation to a pet memorial page for the whole family to enjoy and remember them by.
See Them Smile Again
One photo. Thirty seconds. A moment you’ll never forget.
Animate Your First Photo FreeNo account needed • No credit card • Just upload and see the magic
Bring their photo to life — 1 free animation, no account needed
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