To the left is WebImage, the program you'll be using to restore some old images. Below the faded photo of Uncle Frank, FadedFrank.gif, you can use the Select Image pull-down menu to see other photographs.

Look at the first four images. (It may take a few seconds to switch from one to another.)
What do they all have in common?
It's hard to see the details.
They're faded.
They're not very sharp.