Hello,

I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
able to remove this crease.

Thank you for any assistance.

krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
> able to remove this crease.
>
> Thank you for any assistance.

1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
5) Run the cursor along the crease.
6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
be invisible.

"Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
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> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

IWO there is no automated one button fix using those programs

however YOU can repair the image if you know how to use PS
learn cloner and it's options and/or healing tools

I don't know GIMP

restoration is one of the more difficult tasks in PS and should be done by
an expert if you want a professional result
if you are not all that picky a repair by a beginner as yourself may suffice

"Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
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> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

I have done what you wish to do in either Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro. I
forget which. It's been so long ago that I can't remember details. Play
with it. You have nothing to loose.

> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
> able to remove this crease.

Once you scanned it into the computer, it's easy to fix using the clone tool
with the above apps.

On Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:58:58 -0800, in rec.photo.digital Jerrymander
<gkalas@cox.net> wrote:

>krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
>1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
>2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
>3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
>4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
>5) Run the cursor along the crease.
>6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
>be invisible.

LOL. Obviously several other repliers, never really read the above!

"Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
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> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

You have white-out spots on your monitor, too, don't you?!
BTW, that's not a holder for your coffee cup...

peter added these comments in the current discussion du jour ...

>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately, and I
>> wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are able to remove
>> this crease.
>
> Once you scanned it into the computer, it's easy to fix using
> the clone tool with the above apps.
>
Having done a number of these as well as badly discolored B &Ws,
the degree of crease et al has a LOT to do with how easy it is to
clone. Sometimes, the best one can do is blur it some and hope for
the best. I suppose the OP could post their picture(s) to some
binary NG so people could take a crack at fixing them ...

--
HP, aka Jerry

"Surely you jest - and don't call me Shirley!" - from the movie
"Airplane!"

<krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
> and I wonder if either Photoshop

Healing brush? Clone tool?

Photoshop offers several methods to fix a crease.

> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

Tape it to your monitor? Your attempt at humor is sad.

Folks come here for . Please don't prey on them.

"Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
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> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

Hi.

Why not go back to old fashioned ways.
Soak it in water, with a drop or two of detergent, for an hour or so.
Put it onto a flat surface and gently dab it with a sponge until it is as
dry as you can get it.
Put it between sheets of lint free blotting paper, with a weight on top and
leave it to dry. They used to make special photographic blotting paper, but
probably don't anymore.
This should reduce the creasing considerably, with just a bit of luck.

Roy G

On Mar 7, 2:58 pm, Jerrymander <gka...@cox.net> wrote:
> krunch.kapt...@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Hello,
>
> > I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
> > and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
> > able to remove this crease.
>
> > Thank you for any assistance.
>
> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
> be invisible.

use the clone tool to remove the crease in photoshop (not sure if it's
available in GIMP,) I use Serif's photoplus which has the clone tool
it is a lot less expensive then photoshop. livagain1@gmail

"Roy G" <roy.gibson1@virgin.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:K7hAj.5016$GW5.3705@newsfe12.phx...
>> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>>> able to remove this crease.
>>>
>>> Thank you for any assistance.
>>
>> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
>> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
>> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
>> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
>> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
>> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
>> be invisible.
>
> Hi.
>
> Why not go back to old fashioned ways.
> Soak it in water, with a drop or two of detergent, for an hour or so.
> Put it onto a flat surface and gently dab it with a sponge until it is as
> dry as you can get it.
> Put it between sheets of lint free blotting paper, with a weight on top
> and leave it to dry. They used to make special photographic blotting
> paper, but probably don't anymore.
> This should reduce the creasing considerably, with just a bit of luck.
>
> Roy G
>

Your procedure is generally good, but I would add a first step: Make the
best possible copy of the damaged picture, whether it be a scan or a
photogrpahic negative.
It's possible that soaking it will have no ill effect on the photo, and will
soften the emulsion and base sufficiently that the crease can be flattened
out. It's also possible that the soaking will destroy the photo.

krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
> able to remove this crease.
>
> Thank you for any assistance.

Easy as pie. I do it all the time.
With Photoshop or Photoshop Elements,
1.) Select the clone tool, set at 100% opacity and check "aligned" box.
2.) Enlarge the image to 300% so you can easily see what you are doing.
3.)Select a SOFT brush with a size slightly larger than the width of the
crease. (Try 7-10 pixels for starters).
4.)Alt click on a "clean" spot very close to the crease.
5.)Drag your brush down the middle of the crease and it will magically
disappear.
You will have to "play around" with the process if the crease has many
limbs, but this is the general idea........Good luck.
Bob Williams

"Ken Hart" <kwhart1@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Roy G" <roy.gibson1@virgin.net> wrote in message
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>>
>> "Jerrymander" <gkalas@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:K7hAj.5016$GW5.3705@newsfe12.phx...
>>> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>>>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>>>> able to remove this crease.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for any assistance.
>>>
>>> 1) Open a Photoshop or GIMP window.
>>> 2) Carefully unfold the photograph.
>>> 3) Tape it to your monitor with the picture side facing the monitor.
>>> 4) In Photoshop or GIMP, select the Blur tool.
>>> 5) Run the cursor along the crease.
>>> 6) Carefully remove the photograph from the monitor, and the crease will
>>> be invisible.
>>
>> Hi.
>>
>> Why not go back to old fashioned ways.
>> Soak it in water, with a drop or two of detergent, for an hour or so.
>> Put it onto a flat surface and gently dab it with a sponge until it is as
>> dry as you can get it.
>> Put it between sheets of lint free blotting paper, with a weight on top
>> and leave it to dry. They used to make special photographic blotting
>> paper, but probably don't anymore.
>> This should reduce the creasing considerably, with just a bit of luck.
>>
>> Roy G
>>
>
> Your procedure is generally good, but I would add a first step: Make the
> best possible copy of the damaged picture, whether it be a scan or a
> photogrpahic negative.
> It's possible that soaking it will have no ill effect on the photo, and
> will soften the emulsion and base sufficiently that the crease can be
> flattened out. It's also possible that the soaking will destroy the photo.
>
>
>
>

Perhaps, before soaking, etc, try placing it inside a book and leaving it
for a couple of days / weeks. Adding more books on top adds weight and
improves flattening affect.

If this works, it removes the possibility of water damage...

Good Luck,
Dudley

"Ken Hart" <kwhart1@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>
>> Why not go back to old fashioned ways.
>> Soak it in water, with a drop or two of detergent, for an hour or so.
>> Put it onto a flat surface and gently dab it with a sponge until it is as
>> dry as you can get it.
>> Put it between sheets of lint free blotting paper, with a weight on top
>> and leave it to dry. They used to make special photographic blotting
>> paper, but probably don't anymore.
>> This should reduce the creasing considerably, with just a bit of luck.
>>
Good advice, Roy, but I'd add one thing: instead of just any detergent,
which might have damaging chemicals, use a drop of Kodak PhotoFlo in about a
quart of water. PhotoFlo is the closest thing to a "neutral" detergent as
you can easily get.

-- Theo, the big bipolar bear

"peter" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>
> Once you scanned it into the computer, it's easy to fix using the clone
> tool with the above apps.
>
Good advice, Peter.
ALSO make sure that you zoom in on parts of the crease and use a small brush
on the clone tool. You can increase / decrease the diameter / hardness. Try
a very small area and see the result. You can do Ctrl + Z and try again.
Depending on the "surroundings" of the crease, you can play with increasing
/ decreasing the diameter / hardness. I repeat, your clown tool should be
small so as to hone in on the right area and color.
I hope this s.
Marcel

"Celcius" <celcius38@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I repeat, your clown tool should be small so as to hone in on the right
area and color.
> I hope this s.

It put a smile on my face :-)

I've been looking everywhere for the clown tool but suspect it's in a later
version of PS!

Garry

"Garry Douglas" <garry@douglasSPMOFF1959.plus.com> wrote in message
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> "Celcius" <celcius38@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> I repeat, your clown tool should be small so as to hone in on the right
> area and color.
>> I hope this s.
>
> It put a smile on my face :-)
>
> I've been looking everywhere for the clown tool but suspect it's in a
> later version of PS!
>
> Garry
Of course, I meant clone ;-)))
If I remember correctly, it was in version7, but I didn't use Photoshop
before that ...
Take care,
Marcel

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> "Garry Douglas" <garry@douglasSPMOFF1959.plus.com> wrote in message
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>> "Celcius" <celcius38@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>
>> I repeat, your clown tool should be small so as to hone in on the right
>> area and color.
>>> I hope this s.
>>
>> It put a smile on my face :-)
>>
>> I've been looking everywhere for the clown tool but suspect it's in a
>> later version of PS!
>>
>> Garry
> Of course, I meant clone ;-)))
> If I remember correctly, it was in version7, but I didn't use Photoshop
> before that ...
> Take care,
> Marcel
>

No, it was in 5.0 LE which obviously stood for Laughter Edition :-)

Bob Williams wrote:
> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> Easy as pie. I do it all the time.
> With Photoshop or Photoshop Elements,
> 1.) Select the clone tool, set at 100% opacity and check "aligned" box.
> 2.) Enlarge the image to 300% so you can easily see what you are doing.
> 3.)Select a SOFT brush with a size slightly larger than the width of
> the crease. (Try 7-10 pixels for starters).
> 4.)Alt click on a "clean" spot very close to the crease.
> 5.)Drag your brush down the middle of the crease and it will magically
> disappear.
> You will have to "play around" with the process if the crease has many
> limbs, but this is the general idea........Good luck.
> Bob Williams
It is easy unless the fold is in such a place where using the clone tool
or a healing brush will not blend well.

Bob Williams wrote:
> krunch.kaptain@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a photo that was folded in half, unfortunately,
>> and I wonder if either Photoshop and/or The GIMP are
>> able to remove this crease.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>
> Easy as pie. I do it all the time.
> With Photoshop or Photoshop Elements,
> 1.) Select the clone tool, set at 100% opacity and check "aligned" box.
> 2.) Enlarge the image to 300% so you can easily see what you are doing.
> 3.)Select a SOFT brush with a size slightly larger than the width of the
> crease. (Try 7-10 pixels for starters).
> 4.)Alt click on a "clean" spot very close to the crease.
> 5.)Drag your brush down the middle of the crease and it will magically
> disappear.
> You will have to "play around" with the process if the crease has many
> limbs, but this is the general idea........Good luck.
> Bob Williams

Probably the way to go. I don't use the Adobe offerings but most
equivalents also support scratch removal. I believe that tool picks up
adjacent good area for a better blend. Unlike manual methods, you can
play to your heart's content (which is why I love digital photography),
so just experiment to see which works best.
Dave Cohen

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>>
>> "Garry Douglas" <garry@douglasSPMOFF1959.plus.com> wrote in message
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>>> "Celcius" <celcius38@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>> I repeat, your clown tool should be small so as to hone in on the right
>>> area and color.
>>>> I hope this s.
>>>
>>> It put a smile on my face :-)
>>>
>>> I've been looking everywhere for the clown tool but suspect it's in a
>>> later version of PS!
>>>
>>> Garry
>> Of course, I meant clone ;-)))
>> If I remember correctly, it was in version7, but I didn't use Photoshop
>> before that ...
>> Take care,
>> Marcel
>>
>
> No, it was in 5.0 LE which obviously stood for Laughter Edition :-)
>
>

Use a tear-shaped brush with the clown tool.

aglet added these comments in the current discussion du jour ...

>>> If I remember correctly, it was in version7, but I didn't
>>> use Photoshop before that ...
>>
>> No, it was in 5.0 LE which obviously stood for Laughter
>> Edition :-)

Ah, yes, PS 5.0 LE, I remember it well, but not fondly. It came
with my flatbed scanner many moons ago, what a POS! I never heard
"Laughter Edition", but I'd say it fits!

--
HP, aka Jerry

"Surely you jest - and don't call me Shirley!" - from the movie
"Airplane!"

Garry Douglas wrote:
> "Celcius" <celcius38@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:fqu2um$p1v$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>
> I repeat, your clown tool should be small so as to hone in on the
> right area and color.
>> I hope this s.
>
> It put a smile on my face :-)
>
> I've been looking everywhere for the clown tool but suspect it's in
> a later version of PS!
>
> Garry

You need to home your looking skills.