Scratched family prints
Start with a flat, evenly lit scan. Check whether scratches cross a face or clothing: those areas need closer comparison after restoration.
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Restore Old Photos Online
Give a worn photograph another look. Upload a scan, repair visible damage and compare the result with the original before you save it.
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Choose the right source
Worn album photographs
Use the original scan instead of a compressed messaging-app copy. Crop out the scanner border, but keep all surviving image detail.
A larger copy to share
Restore first, then upscale only if you need more pixels. Review faces at full size before printing or sending the photograph to relatives.
Three steps
How it works
- 01
Upload your scan
Choose a JPEG, PNG or WebP up to 20 MB. Keep an untouched original; restoration creates a new interpretation of damaged areas.
- 02
Run Restore
Restore is already selected in the uploader. Sign in to submit the image and wait for the processed result.
- 03
Compare and download
Inspect eyes, mouths, hands and fine clothing patterns. Download the result while temporary files are available; files are scheduled for deletion within 24 hours.
Know the limits
Review every processed image
Missing details cannot be recovered with certainty. AI may change a face or invent texture where the scan contains no usable information. Restoration does not guarantee historical accuracy or colourisation.
Pay for completed image operations
Restoration costs 1 credit. An additional upscale costs 0.5 credit: 1.5 credits in total. New accounts start with 10 free credits.
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