[dayglored]

> Way off topic, but does anyone have any suggestions for photo restoration programs for a Mac? Something simple a dummy like me could use? Scratch & noise removal, tear repair, color restoration, all that stuff.

You're right, that's WAY off-topic. :-)

Maybe post a different thread? Vanities like that are usually tolerated pretty well.

I recommend that you also ping FReeper Swordmaker for assistance.

[Bikkuri]

I haven’t seen him in awhile, is he ok?

[minnesota_bound]

#9 Try GIMP. https://www.gimp.org
It has a large Help base with many tutorials.
https://www.gimp.org/tutorials

Best GIMP Plugins + Installation Guide
https://shotkit.com/gimp-plugins/
Check out the filters. They can improve the images a lot.
When you download one of them add the actual name of the filter. They use “gimpfx-foundry-scriptpack” as a generic name so add as an Example the actual name of the filter if it does not come up: GIMP FX Foundry or FX Foundry

11 Best Free Photo Editing Software for Mac: 2021 Review
https://skylum.com/blog/best-free-photo-editing-software-for-mac-review