How to Restore Old Photos with AI (Scratches, Fading, Damage)
How to Restore Old Photos with AI (Scratches, Fading, Damage)
Got a box of old family photos that are scratched, faded, or falling apart? AI can bring them back to life — and it takes less than a minute.
What AI Photo Restoration Can Fix
- Scratches and tears — AI fills in the gaps intelligently
- Faded colors — brings back vibrancy from decades-old prints
- Water damage and stains — removes discoloration
- Low resolution — sharpens blurry old scans
- General wear — evens out the aging effects
How to Restore Your Photos (Step by Step)
- Go to AI Photo Restoration
- Sign up or log in — you get $1 free credit on signup
- Upload your photo — scan it or take a photo of the print
- Describe what needs fixing — e.g., "fix scratches, restore faded colors, improve clarity"
- Hit restore — AI analyzes the damage and generates a restored version
- Download your result
Tips for Best Results
- Scan at high resolution — 300 DPI or higher gives AI more to work with
- Be specific in your prompt — "fix the scratch across the face" works better than "fix photo"
- Try multiple times — each generation can produce different results
- Crop to the important area — less background noise means better restoration
Pricing
You get $1 free credit on signup — enough for several restorations. After that, it's pay-as-you-go. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Why Use AI Pass for Photo Restoration?
- Works directly in your browser — no software to install
- Powered by Google's Gemini image AI
- Pay only for what you use
- Results in seconds, not hours
Ready to bring your old photos back to life? Try AI Photo Restoration now
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