[Ham-Computers] RE: Eliminating Fold Marks On Scanned Document

[Paul]

Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal) wrote:
> Definitely not an easy task, especially if there is a lot of detail to save!
> It can be done, but it takes a lot of time and patience.  I spent hours
> removing a crease from a 1930's family photo of my grandparents, my mom, and
> her sisters.  Luckily it was black and white - I would have given up or not
> even tried if it was color!
> 
> For areas on the scan that are less detailed, the best to use that I know if
> is a "clone" tool, but I don't know if Corel Draw 5 has a clone tool
> (Photoshop and Photoshop Elements do).  You can also try using a "smudge"
> tool to blend in the colors around the creased areas to reduce the
> appearance of the crease.  If there's a lot of detail to save, then it might
> come down to a pixel by pixel repair.  If anyone knows a better or easier
> way, please enlighten us!
> 

Try 'The GIMP' its a GPL program, originally for Linux but ported to 
Windows, Mac, etc.

http://www.gimp.org/windows/

Its more complex than Corel Draw initially, but much superior, almost on 
a par with Photoshop  - however none of those are free.   8-)