Specialties
Photal Recall specializes in digitizing and preserving your most irreplaceable memories — photos, home videos, and camcorder tapes — serving Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and surrounding communities.
We handle photos (bulk scanning and AI-enhanced restoration), VHS tapes, and camcorder formats including Hi8, 8mm, Digital8, and MiniDV. Every project is treated with care and delivered as high-quality digital files you can share, store, and enjoy for generations.
What sets us apart: we come to you. Our pickup-and-delivery service means you never have to leave home — Troy will pick up your materials, complete the work, and return everything safely. No storefronts, no shipping risk, no hassle.
We also offer optional AI enhancement for videos and photos, bringing new life to faded, damaged, or low-resolution originals. Whether it’s a single precious photo or boxes of old tapes, we’ll help you preserve it the right way.
History
Established in 2026.
Photal Recall was founded in 2026 by Troy, a North Liberty resident with 25+ years of experience in insurance and IT. After years of helping family and friends recover old memories from deteriorating tapes and fading photos, Troy launched Photal Recall to bring professional digitizing and restoration services directly to families across the Iowa City metro — no storefront required. Every pickup is personal, and every project is handled with the care your memories deserve.
Meet the Business Owner: Troy F.
Troy is the owner and sole operator of Photal Recall. A North Liberty local with a background in IT and insurance, Troy combines technical precision with a genuine passion for preserving family history. He personally handles every pickup, digitizing session, and delivery — so you’re always working with someone who takes your memories as seriously as you do.