Past Perfect

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About Past Perfect

Past Perfect is an on-device photo restoration and editing application designed for Mac, iPhone and iPad. It enables users to restore family photos, portraits and older digital images without uploading them to the cloud. The tool focuses on gentle, non-destructive enhancements such as face restoration, focus clarity, dust cleanup, and adjustments to light, color and overall appearance. Face restoration reconstructs facial features and eye clarity in soft-focus shots while preserving authentic character rather than applying artificial beauty filters. The application supports interactive preview features, allowing users to compare original and restored versions using a slider. It also includes tools for removing unwanted objects, retouching scratches, adjusting exposure and tone, applying color mixer and LUT looks, and cutting out subjects with background removal. Batch processing and saved workflow profiles are available on Mac, enabling non-destructive edits across multiple images. All processing occurs locally on the device using Apple Silicon Neural Engine, ensuring privacy and offline operation.

Key features

Face restoration with subtle precision
Focus enhancement for soft portraits
Inpaint and retouch for removing scratches or objects
Light, color and looks adjustments including LUTs
Background removal with transparent PNG export
Batch processing and saved workflow profiles on Mac
Interactive preview slider for comparing original and restored images
Apple Vision-based cutout for subject removal

Use cases

Restoring old family photos with faded or out-of-focus faces
Enhancing portrait clarity while preserving natural skin textures
Removing date stamps, scratches or unwanted objects from images

Pros

On-device processing with Apple Silicon Neural Engine
Supports Mac, iPhone and iPad
Non-destructive edits with batch processing on Mac
Privacy-first approach with no cloud uploads or accounts required
Includes face restoration, focus enhancement, and background removal

Cons

Requires macOS 14 or later and iOS 17+
No cloud library or cross-device syncing
Limited to Apple ecosystem devices

Frequently asked questions about Past Perfect

What is Past Perfect and what does it do?

Past Perfect is an on-device photo restoration and editing application for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It restores family photos, portraits, and older digital images locally without uploading to the cloud, using tools like face restoration, focus clarity, dust cleanup, and adjustments to light, color, and overall appearance.

Who is Past Perfect designed for?

Past Perfect is designed for users who want to restore and enhance personal photos while maintaining privacy. It suits photographers, archivists, and anyone preserving family memories or correcting old digital images without cloud dependency.

Does Past Perfect require an internet connection to work?

No, Past Perfect operates entirely offline. All processing, including AI restoration and editing, runs locally on the device using the Apple Silicon Neural Engine, ensuring photos never leave the user's device.

What platforms does Past Perfect support?

Past Perfect is available on macOS 14 or later (including macOS Tahoe), iOS 17+, and iPadOS. It runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and is accessible via the Mac App Store and iOS App Store.

Can Past Perfect remove unwanted objects or scratches from photos?

Yes, Past Perfect includes an inpainting tool that allows users to remove unwanted objects, fix scratches, or cover distractions like date stamps. The filling process runs entirely on-device, ensuring privacy.

How do I get started with Past Perfect?

Users can download Past Perfect from the Mac App Store for macOS or the App Store for iPhone and iPad. The app supports direct installation with automatic updates and includes support documentation for guidance.