Removing Ink from a Photo

By

sosase

10/06/2009

Thank you very much Raspet!
Alcohol and cotton balls really work.
I saved a beautiful picture from a friend that his little kid damaged.

By

raspet

04/25/2009

I worked in a photo lab for nine years. We cleaned ink off with a cotton ball and a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Gently rub the ink off. The alcohol dries quickly and does not soak the picture.

By

alloydog

04/25/2009

I don't think you can. The solvent in the ink will have probably etched into the photo. If the photo is of sentimental value and you do not have the negative, and it is not too badly damaged, then you could try scanning it at a high resolution. Then you might be able to edit out the damaged area.

How do I get black ink off a picture? I wrote the a name and date on the back of a picture and the ink smudged on the next picture behind it. Please help.

Chips

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jbarcher

I worked in photofinishing for 15 years. Hair spray can work for ink. Spray it on and immediately rub with a soft cloth or Kleenex. Then wash print under cool water. Squeegee off excess water on a flat surface and blow dry with a hair dryer. You can wash and dry any print this way that got water spots or a little food on it. Janeen (06/09/2005)

By thejancat

RE: Removing Ink from a Photo

Please be advised that the new digital images printed at home on your printer will smear and run if you get them wet if you don't use specialized waterproof ink. But, that's OK because usually you can print another. (06/13/2005)

By kidsNclutter

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How did I remove gel ink from a semi-glossy photo?

By Carolinebk from Cathedral City, CA

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RE: Removing Ink from a Photo

You could try some photo/film cleaner, which you can get at a photo shop. It will work on some inks, use a cotton swab moistened with a little of the cleaner. Try it on a corner of the photo first, then try it on the ink. Rub very gently. I worked in photo labs for over 14 years and used this trick often. (04/16/2009)

By phototer

RE: Removing Ink from a Photo

I would try a junk photo with a similar finish, and use hand sanitizer. (04/22/2009)

By kimhis

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