A Pixelcut alternative for restoring your old photos
Pixelcut is an all-round photo editing tool, with a subscription that includes unlimited upscaling. Souvenotte does one thing: restore old family photos, then print them if you like. Here is a factual comparison so you can choose for your needs.
Why look for a Pixelcut alternative?
Most often to avoid committing to a yearly plan when you only have a few family photos to restore. Souvenotte is paid per photo, with nothing to cancel.
Others want a tool made for old photos, one that rebuilds faces and colourises black and white automatically, and that can deliver a print or a frame.
How does the price of Pixelcut compare?
According to its official pricing page, checked on 23 October 2026: 'Pro: $8/month billed yearly'. Souvenotte costs €1.99 per HD photo, €9.99 for a pack of 10 or €19.99 for a pack of 30, VAT included, with no subscription.
A plan billed yearly is paid upfront for twelve months, whereas Souvenotte is paid when you unlock a photo. The dated table further down repeats these prices; they may have changed since they were checked.
What sets the two tools apart?
Pixelcut covers many photo editing tasks; Souvenotte focuses on restoring old photos. Souvenotte's process chains gentle contrast recovery, 2× enlargement with grain cleaning, a rebuild of every detected face and colourisation when needed.
Souvenotte also prints: photo prints, frames holding up to 9 photos, canvas and stickers, made in Europe, with the HD file included. See framing an old photo.
When is Pixelcut the better choice?
If you upscale lots of images throughout the year: its subscription includes unlimited upscaling. That is a clear advantage for frequent use, and one Souvenotte, paid per photo, does not offer.
It also fits better if you have editing needs beyond restoration, such as product images for an online shop.
What does Souvenotte not do?
It does not fill tears, creases or missing pieces, does not invert negatives and has no manual colour picker. Small text or cap badges can be smoothed.
For those cases, read AI or a photo retoucher. To see which print size your photo allows, see which print size to choose.
How do you compare them on your own photo?
Run the same photo through both and look at faces first, then grainy areas and fine detail. Souvenotte's preview is free and complete, with a watermark and a before/after slider.
Then compare what you would actually pay for your number of photos. If you are also comparing a credit-based enhancement tool, see the Let's Enhance alternative.
| Tool | Listed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Souvenotte | €1.99 per photo, no subscription | free preview before paying, delivered print as an option |
| Let's Enhance | Starter: $12/month, or $9/month yearly (100 credits) official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | remaining credits are lost when you cancel Where they are better: 100 images a month if you have many |
| Palette.fm | $6/month, or $49 for 75 credits official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | free previews capped at 500 px with a watermark |
| Pixelcut | Pro: $8/month billed yearly official page, checked on 23 October 2026 | Where they are better: unlimited upscaling in the subscription |
Compared use : restore one old photo in HD
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account on Souvenotte?
No, an account is optional: you can work as a guest, or sign in with e-mail or Google.
How many photos can I upload?
Up to 20 at once, 25 MB maximum each, in JPG, PNG or WebP.
Where does the Pixelcut price come from?
From its official pricing page, checked on 23 October 2026. Check it before you decide.