Buying guide · two repair modes

Online photo repair or local software: which option fits?

The online service suits an occasional photo problem and shows a result before payment. The Windows application keeps photos and videos on the computer and suits private files or repeated batches.

Practical diagnosisOriginal preservedUpdated 2026-10-17
Quick answer

Occasional photo: start online with one free photo. Private files, videos or repeated batches: use the Windows software for local processing.

Online repair for an immediate photo test.

The browser workflow requires no installation. Upload one photo, inspect the repaired result and decide whether to continue with a batch. The free trial covers one photo and requires no card. Videos are not included because their analysis takes much longer.

Paid photo batches use one-time pricing. There is no monthly subscription and irreparable photos are not charged.

Desktop software for control and volume.

The Windows software processes supported photos and videos on the computer. Nothing has to be uploaded to the online service. This is the clearer choice for private family material, confidential client files, large videos and repeated repair work.

The personal licence costs €49.90 as a one-time payment and is intended for unlimited processing on the licensed PC.

Compare cost with the number of recovered photos.

SituationSuggested optionPrice logic
1 photoOnlineFree trial
10 repaired photosOnline€4.50 once
100 repaired photosOnline€19.90 once
500 repaired photosOnline or local€24.90 online
Repeated batches or videoLocal software€49.90 licence

File sensitivity can decide the choice.

Online analysis requires a transfer to a server. Local software keeps processing on the PC. Private images, professional documents and large family videos often justify the local option even when the online price would be lower.

Use evidence rather than a subscription commitment.

PixMedic does not require a subscription. Choose a one-off online photo batch or buy the local licence once. Keep originals backed up in either case and judge recovered copies against the intended use before replacing any workflow.

Frequently asked questions.

Is there a monthly subscription?

No. Online photo batches and the Windows licence use one-time payments.

Which option handles videos?

The Windows software handles supported photo and video formats locally; the free online trial is photo-only.

Are failed photos charged online?

No. Photos classified as irreparable are not charged.

Test your own photo.

Your first photo is free to test, with no card required. See the result before deciding, and an irreparable photo costs nothing.

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Reviewed on 2026-10-17. The guidance separates safe diagnosis, structural repair and physical limits without promising universal recovery.