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You’ve probably seen those before-and-after fitness transformation pics: the ones that are seriously motivating and kind of jaw-dropping. But hey, that’s not the only kind of glow-up worth your scroll time. Transformations can be about places, objects, even moments frozen in time, and they’re just as mesmerizing.

Today, we’ve rounded up some truly satisfying before-and-after photos that hit different. From construction sites turned architectural marvels to vintage black-and-white shots brought to life in full color, these posts are all about change in the best way. Trust us, once you start scrolling, you won’t stop.

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#1

My Parents & Their First House In 1963 And Today

Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transformed a small house and the same couple over the years.

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    Before And After Powerwashing. New York Used To Be A Much Dirtier City Back When The Northeast Ran On Coal Plants

    Two workers in yellow suits power wash a building facade, showing the effect of time and effort on cleaning surfaces.

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    Metro Manila Before And After Quarantine

    Side-by-side photos of a city skyline showing the impact of time and effort on air quality and visibility.

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    Modern Tomato vs. One Grown From 150 Year Old Seeds

    Two side-by-side tomatoes on a wooden surface showing how time or effort can change everything.

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    #5

    Mt. St. Helens Before And After Eruption

    Side-by-side photos showing dramatic change in a mountain landscape over time due to natural volcanic activity.

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    #6

    Evolution Of Gaming Graphics

    Side-by-side photos showing the evolution of character design from old 3D graphics to realistic digital rendering.

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    I Rescued The Cat Off The Street. Photos Before And After. One Year Difference

    Side-by-side photos of a white cat showing how time or effort can change its fur condition and overall appearance.

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    A Drawing Comparison Between 2015 And 2017. Both Are My Drawings

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transform a black and white portrait drawing into a highly detailed artwork

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    #9

    A Friend’s Aunt Gifted Me Her Deceased Fathers Car. “If You Think You Can Get It Running, You Can Have It”. Before vs. After

    Side-by-side photos showing time and effort restoring a rusty old car to a clean, polished vehicle with a proud owner.

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    #10

    May 2024 vs. May 2025

    Three orange tabby cats sitting behind a window at two different ages, showing how time can change everything.

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    This Blue Jay Still Has Half Of Their Baby Feathers

    Young blue jay bird resting on green grass, illustrating nature's subtle changes over time and effort.

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    My Ewes Before And After Shearing Yesterday

    Two side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transformed a group of sheep by shearing their wool.

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    #13

    Ax From Viking Era, Before And After Conservation 10th–11th Century

    Side-by-side photos of an ancient axe head before and after restoration showing time and effort changes.

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    #14

    Before And After Processing Of The Andromeda Galaxy From My Backyard

    Side-by-side photos of a galaxy before and after enhanced efforts showing dramatic change over time.

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    My Mom's Passport Photos Before And After The Iranian Revolution. 1978 On The Left, 1984 On The Right With Mandatory Hijabs

    Side-by-side photos showing how time or effort can change a person’s appearance and style dramatically.

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    My Collection Showing The Evolution Of Portable Data Storage Over The Past 45 Years

    Various data storage devices and disks arranged side-by-side, illustrating how time and effort can change technology.

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    #17

    I’m An Art Teacher And I Moved To A New School This Past Summer. The Previous Teacher Did Not Share My Love Of Organization. Behold The Before And After

    Side-by-side photos showing a cluttered messy shelf transformed into a neatly organized shelf with sorted colored paper.

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    #18

    Hair Shrinkage Compared To Hair Straightener

    Side-by-side photo showing natural curly hair transformed with straightening, illustrating time and effort change effect.

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    #19

    Was Driving To A Kids Swim Meet And Had To Stop To Take This Picture. New vs. Old

    Wind turbine and old windmill side by side in a field under a blue sky, showing change over time and effort.

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    Before-And-After Cleaning Of A 300-Year-Old Silver-Inlaid Sword Pommel

    Side-by-side photos showing the transformation of a metal object after cleaning, illustrating time and effort changes.

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    #21

    Before And After Of A Man Who Walked Across China For A Year

    Side-by-side photos showing dramatic changes in appearance over time, highlighting how effort and time can change everything.

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    #22

    This Is My First Paint Layer Side By Side With My Finished Painting

    Close-up side-by-side photos highlighting detailed changes in a woman's face showing time and effort transformation.

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    #23

    Before And After Of The Excavation Of The Ancient Greek Stadium

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transformed a grassy hill into an ancient archaeological site.

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    #24

    Old vs. New. Ballet Pointe Shoes

    Worn and new ballet pointe shoes placed side-by-side showing how time and effort change everything.

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    #25

    Concrete Before And After Stamping It For A Stone Tile Look

    Side-by-side photos showing fresh concrete and stamped concrete, illustrating the impact of time and effort on transformation.

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    #26

    Before Watering And About An Hour After Watering

    Side-by-side photos showing the time and effort transforming a wilting purple plant into a healthy, vibrant one in a pot.

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    Before And After Of A Property We Cleaned Up Today

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transformed an overgrown yard into a neatly maintained lawn and garden.

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    Found My Old College Notes. Before And After I Started Taking ADD Meds

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort transform handwritten notes and sketches significantly.

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    #29

    This Painting Shows The Devastating Effects Centuries Of Cigarette Smoke Has On Art

    Side-by-side photo showing how time and effort dramatically restore and change a vintage painting’s appearance.

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    #30

    Southern California Before And After A Wet Winter

    Side-by-side photos of a coastal path showing how time and effort transformed the dry trail into a lush green walkway.

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    Sheepdog Before And After A Lil Haircut

    Side-by-side photos of a dog showing how time and effort can change everything with grooming and care.

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    #32

    A Girl Said She'd Come Over, So I Just Did A Quick Vacuum

    Side-by-side photos showing the dramatic change effort and time can make in cleaning and organizing a room.

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    #33

    Before & After. A Rough Larimar Stone Polished Into A Cabochon For Jewelry Use

    Side-by-side photos showing the transformation of a rough blue stone into a polished gem, demonstrating change over time.

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    #34

    My Brain Before And After Brain Surgery

    Side-by-side brain scan photos showing changes over time highlighting effort and medical progress.

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    #35

    Before/After Of A Cosplay Photo I Took Out In The California Desert

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort can transform a person in futuristic armor with a large weapon outdoors.

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    Before And After Of A Hoarders House We Cleaned Out. Ready To Renovate

    Before and after photos of a room transformation showing the impact of time and effort on cluttered space cleanup.

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    #37

    Crisp Block Of One Dollar USD vs. A Circulated Stack

    Side-by-side photos of old worn stacks of money compared to new crisp stacks, showing how time and effort change everything.

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    #38

    Diying My Basement. Home Built In 1966, Old Wood vs. New Wood

    Hand holding a side-by-side photo of wood showing the effect of time and effort on its color and texture.

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    #39

    This Trail Before And After Logging

    Side-by-side photos showing how time and effort dramatically change a forested path over time.

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    New Sewing Needle vs. Sewing Needle After For Months Of Sewing

    Close-up side-by-side photo of two sewing needles highlighting differences that show how time or effort can change everything.

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    3 Days Of Studio Work, Barely Hanging On

    Worn drumsticks side-by-side with new ones resting on a well-used drumhead showing time and effort effects.

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    #42

    That Is So Horrible

    Side-by-side photos showing the dramatic change of a flooded highway versus normal conditions in Asheville, NC.

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    #43

    Before And After The Recent Storm In Dubai. I Now Have A Lake View Apartment

    Side-by-side photos showing a pool area before and after significant time and effort with added water and landscaping.

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    #44

    iPhone 13 Pro vs. Original iPhone Camera

    Close-up side-by-side photo comparing the cameras of an old and a new iPhone, showing change over time.

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    Old vs. New Chocolate Chips

    Container filled with dark and milk chocolate chips in a candy shop dispenser showcasing variety and abundance.

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    #46

    My Kids Decided To Use Their Spare Ice Hockey Stick On The Street. Just Found Out Today…

    Two side-by-side hockey sticks on a wooden surface showing wear and effort over time.

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    #47

    Hoover Dam & Lake Mead. You Can See How High It Was Before And How It Is Now

    Side-by-side photo of a water reservoir and surrounding rocky landscape illustrating change over time or effort.

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    #48

    Old vs. New (Which One Do You Like More?)

    Side-by-side photos comparing old and new euro banknotes showing how time and design efforts change currency appearance

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