Restore old photos with AI

• Repair damage

  Scratches, creases, cracks, stains, dust and fading. Black-and-white stays black-and-white.

  34 pages
• Colorize

  Natural colors without oversaturation. Add a hint in the caption, like what color the dress was.

  27 pages
• Repair and colorize

  Damage cleanup first, then color. In one run.

  18 pages
• Sharpen

  For small, blurry and over-compressed pictures. Facial features are not changed.

  19 pages

Repair damage

• Fix a cracked photo emulsionFine web-like cracks and flaked patches on old glossy prints can be repaired from a close, even-light scan...
• Fix creases in an old photoBent corners and crease lines that cut across a portrait can be smoothed out from a scan or a phone...
• Fix a photo stuck to glassPrints that stuck to a frame glass often leave patches, rough texture and missing areas. Scan what...
• Fix a water-damaged photoWater rings, tide marks and areas where the image has smeared can be cleaned from a clear scan or phone...
• Fix a yellowed old photoPrints turned yellow or brown with age lose tone and detail. Send a scan of the photo and get a cleaner...
• Remove dust and specks from a scanWhite flecks, hairs and tiny dark dots left by a dirty scanner glass or an old print can be cleaned in one...
• Remove fingerprints from an old photoOily smudges and fingerprint marks that show up in scans of old prints can be cleaned from a clear scan or...
• Remove fold lines from a photoCross-shaped fold marks on prints that were folded to fit an envelope or a pocket can be cleaned from a...
• Remove ink and pen marks from an old photoBallpoint lines, marker scribbles and handwriting on the front of a print can be cleaned from a scan....
• Remove mold spots from an old photoDark dots and fuzzy patches from damp storage can be cleaned from a dry, safely handled scan of the print....
• Remove scratches from an old photoThin white lines and scuffs across a face or sky can be cleaned from a scan or phone picture of the print...
• Remove stains from an old photoBrown rings, coffee marks, ink spots and discoloration can be cleaned from a clear scan or phone picture...
• Repair a photo with tape marksYellowed tape strips, glue stains and shiny residue on old prints can be removed from a scan so the...
• Repair a torn photo cornerA missing corner or a chipped edge can be rebuilt from the surrounding picture. Send a clear scan of the...
• Repair a torn photoJoin the pieces on a flat surface, take one picture and the AI fills the gap and tear lines so the photo...
• Restore a faded old photoWashed-out gray prints with low contrast regain depth in 1-2 minutes. Send a scan or a phone picture of...
• Restore your grandparents' wedding photoA creased, faded or scratched wedding portrait can be repaired in black and white. Faces, dress and suit...
• Restore a photo from a newspaper clippingClippings carry halftone dots, ink bleed and yellow paper. Scan the clipping flat and the bot cleans the...
• Restore an old baby photoEarly baby pictures from a hospital or a studio often have creases and spots. Clean them from a scan while...
• Restore old photos without sign upRestore an old photo without creating an account: no email, no password, no card. Open Telegram, press...
• Restore old photo prompt for ChatGPTPrompts for restoring an old photo in ChatGPT and the usual failure cases: invented details, changed...
• Restore old photo prompt for GeminiCopy-ready prompts to restore an old photo in Gemini, a checklist for faces, hands and text, and how the...
• Restore an old photo without a watermarkRestore an old photo and get the image back with no watermark, including the free ones. 15 free credits, 7...
• Restore an old PolaroidInstant prints fade, shift color and pick up scuffs. Scan the Polaroid or photograph it flat and clean the...
• Restore an old school class photoGroup class pictures have many small faces and a lot of damage. Scan the print large, clean it and check...
• Restore a photo booth stripOld photo booth strips are small, creased and often faded. Scan the strip flat, clean the frames and then...
• Restore an old photo as an anniversary giftTurn a worn wedding picture into a clean print for a golden or silver anniversary. Plan the scan, check...
• Restore photos for your family treeClean worn portraits of ancestors before you add them to a tree or a family chart. Send a scan, check the...
• Restore a photo for a funeral programClean a worn portrait for a program, a memorial card or a slideshow. Send the clearest scan available and...
• Restore a photo for a memorial printPrepare a worn family photo of a loved one for a frame or a memorial table. Send a scan and review the...
• Restore a photo with missing piecesHoles, flaked patches and lost fragments can be rebuilt from the surrounding picture. Send a full scan and...
• Restore old photos for genealogyWork through a box of ancestor photographs: scan, clean the damage and file the results. Tips for dating,...
• Restore a sun-faded photographPrints left in sunlight or a window lose their darks and detail. Send a scan and get stronger tone while...
• Restore a vintage photo before selling itListings for vintage photographs sell better with a clear picture. Clean the scan for the listing and...

Colorize

• Black and white photo to color promptCopy-ready prompts to colorize a black and white photo with color hints for skin, uniforms and dresses,...
• Turn a black-and-white photo into colorSend a black-and-white photo and get a colorized version in natural tones, with film grain kept. About 1-2...
• Colorize 1920s and 1930s photographsColorize pictures from the 1920s and 1930s with soft, plausible colors. Clean damage first, because prints...
• Colorize 1940s photographsColorize 1940s family pictures with natural tones. Hints about clothing, uniforms and rooms in the caption...
• Colorize 1950s photographsAdd color to 1950s family pictures: cars, kitchens, dresses and holidays. Hints in the caption keep the...
• Colorize 1960s photographsColorize black-and-white pictures from the 1960s while keeping grain and faces. Mention clothing and car...
• Colorize 1970s photographsSome 1970s family pictures are black-and-white and some are faded color. Send a scan and colorize it with...
• Colorize an ancestor photo for your family treeAdd natural color to ancestor portraits for a family tree or a printed book. Keep the black-and-white scan...
• Colorize black and white photos free onlineColorize black and white photos online with AI. Natural colors, grain kept, no sign-up. New users get 15...
• Colorize a childhood photoBring a black-and-white childhood picture to color. Add toy, clothing and room colors you remember in the...
• Colorize old farm and animal photosColorize black-and-white pictures of horses, cows, dogs and cats. Hint the coat colors in the caption for...
• Colorize a photo of your grandparentsSee grandparents' black-and-white portraits in natural color. Add hair, eye and clothing colors from...
• Colorize a great-grandparents photographEarly studio portraits can be colorized in muted, period-appropriate tones. Scan the card, clean the...
• Colorize a military photographColorize an old soldier portrait while keeping the face and uniform shape. Add known uniform colors in the...
• Colorize an old family portraitGroup portraits with parents, children and grandparents get natural color for each person. Add hints for...
• Colorize an old house photographColorize a photo of a family home, a village street or a farm. Tell the bot about roof, wall and door...
• Colorize an old school photographColorize a black-and-white school picture, from a single portrait to a whole class. Hint the uniform and...
• Colorize an old street photographColorize a black-and-white city street from decades ago. Describe shopfronts, vehicles and the season to...
• Colorize an old photo as a Christmas giftGive a family photo in color as a holiday present. Plan the scan, check the result with a relative and...
• Colorize a photo for Mother's DayA colorized portrait of a mother or grandmother can be a quiet Mother's Day gift. Choose a clear photo and...
• Colorize a photo of a late parentSome people want to see a lost mother or father in color. Take it slowly, compare to other photos and keep...
• Color hints for colorizing old photosShort, plain color hints in the caption steer the AI toward what you remember. Examples for clothes, hair,...
• Colorize a sepia photoReplace the brown tone of a sepia print with natural colors. Send a scan and add hints for clothing, sky...
• Colorize a tintype photographTintypes are dark and reflective, which makes scanning tricky. Photograph the plate at an angle without...
• Colorize a vintage car photographColorize a black-and-white photo of a family car or a classic model. Name the paint color in the caption...
• Colorize home front photographsColorize black-and-white pictures of factory work, farms, kitchens and families from wartime. Keep a...
• Colorize an old wedding photoAdd natural color to a black-and-white wedding photograph. Hint the dress, suit and bouquet colors in the...

Repair and colorize

• Restore and colorize a 1960s wedding photoA wedding picture from the 1960s with creases or fading can be repaired and colorized in one run. Hint the...
• Restore and colorize an old baby photoBaby pictures from decades ago are often small, creased and faded. Repair them and add gentle color so...
• Restore and colorize an old couple portraitAn old portrait of a couple, repaired and colorized, makes a quiet anniversary present. Add the colors of...
• Restore and colorize a daguerreotypeDaguerreotypes are mirror-like and tarnished. Photograph them at an angle to catch the image, then repair...
• Restore and colorize a family albumPlan a family album project: scan, sort, send the worst photos for repair and color, and keep a clear...
• Restore and colorize a photo for ChristmasGive a repaired and colorized family photo for the holidays. Start in November, check the faces and order...
• Restore and colorize a photo for Mother's DayTurn a worn family picture into a Mother's Day present: repaired, colorized and ready for a frame. Plan...
• Restore and colorize immigration-era photosPortraits taken before or after a family emigrated are often creased and faded. Repair them and add...
• Restore and colorize a military photographOld soldier portraits often have creases and fading. Repair the print and colorize the uniform in one run,...
• Restore and colorize an old photo in one runRepair scratches, creases and fading and then add color, all in one image. Send the scan and get one...
• Restore and colorize an old school class photoClass photos are packed with small faces and often creased from years in a folder. Repair the damage and...
• Restore and colorize a tintype portraitRepair rust spots, scratches and darkening on a tintype photo and add soft color. Photograph the plate...
• Restore and colorize a wedding photoFix the creases and fading of an old wedding picture and add color in the same run. Describe the dress and...
• Restore and colorize a 1950s family photoA 1950s snapshot with scratches, cracks and no color becomes a clean color image in one run. Add the...
• Restore and colorize photos for a genealogy bookPrepare portraits for a printed family history. Choose which photos to color, keep originals and label...
• Restore and colorize your grandmother's photoA worn picture of your grandmother as a young woman, repaired and colorized in one run. Add hair, dress...
• Restore and colorize a memorial portraitFor a framed memorial portrait, repair the damage first and consider color only if the family wants it....
• Restore a damaged black and white photoHeavy damage plus no color: scratches, stains, tears and gray tones. One combined run repairs the print...

Sharpen

• Enhance old photo quality onlineEnhance an old photo for screens and sharing: more detail, less noise, cleaner faces. Send it in Telegram,...
• Enhance an old photo's resolution for printingA small old scan will look soft in a large frame. Check the size you need, rescan if possible and use the...
• Fix an out-of-focus old photoIf the focus missed the subject, the bot can rebuild edges and detail. Find out what works, what does not...
• Sharpen a blurry black-and-white photoBlack-and-white prints often look soft after decades. Sharpen faces and edges while keeping the grain and...
• Sharpen a blurry childhood photoChildhood snapshots are often blurry because kids move. Send the scan and get a clearer version, then...
• Sharpen a blurry family portraitA family portrait with soft faces can often be made clearer. Learn what to send, what to expect and how to...
• Sharpen a blurry military photoOld service photos are often small and soft. Sharpen faces, uniforms and insignia as far as the picture...
• Sharpen a blurry old photoSoft focus and shaky hands blur many old family photos. Send the picture to the bot and get a sharper...
• Sharpen a blurry Polaroid photoInstant prints are soft by design and fade with age. Sharpen a scanned Polaroid to clear faces without...
• Sharpen a blurry vintage street photoOld street scenes hold signs, cars and faces in the crowd. Sharpen the picture to bring out detail, and...
• Sharpen faces in an old group photoGroup photos have small faces that blur easily. Learn how to send the file, how to check each face and...
• Sharpen a faded and blurry photoWhen a photo is both faded and blurry, the order of steps matters. Repair the tones first, sharpen next...
• Sharpen a low-resolution scanA scan with few pixels looks blocky and soft. The bot can add detail and sharper edges, but a rescan at...
• Sharpen a motion-blurred photoMotion blur smears detail in a direction. See how the bot handles it, when the result looks good and when...
• Sharpen a photo from an old phone or early digital cameraPhotos from early phones and cheap digital cameras are small and noisy. Sharpen them to save memories from...
• Sharpen an old school portraitAnnual school portraits often came out soft from low-grade printing. Sharpen yours and compare it with...
• Sharpen a blurry photo of a loved one who has passedWhen the only picture of someone you miss is blurry, gentle sharpening can help. Take your time, compare...
• Sharpen a soft-focus wedding photoOld wedding photos often have a soft look from cheap lenses or studio filters. See how to sharpen faces...
• Unblur old photos free onlineUnblur old photos with AI: sharpen soft focus, reduce noise and compression artifacts. Honest limits on...

General questions

• How to restore old family photos at homeA plain guide to restoring family photos: scanning, choosing a mode, checking faces and storing the...
• Old photo restoration for beginnersNo experience is needed. Learn what restoration means, which problems AI fixes well and how to try the...
• Old photo restoration without a studioCompare a Telegram bot with a manual studio: speed, price, control and limits. Try 7 images free and...
• Restore old photos and share them with familyA restored photo is easy to share. Collect scans, fix the best ones, label them and send results in a...
• Restore an old photo for freeTry the bot with 15 free credits, enough for 7 images. See what the free start covers, what costs extra...
• Restore an old photo from a phone pictureNo scanner at hand? Photograph the print flat in daylight, send the file as a document and let the bot...
• Restore an old photo onlineSend an old photo to a Telegram bot and get a cleaner version back in 1-2 minutes. 15 free credits, no...
• Restore an old photo with a Telegram botSee how a Telegram bot restores old photos: start, send a file, add a caption and receive the result in...
• Scan and restore old photosGood scans make good restorations. Learn the right dpi, how to avoid glare and why to send files as...
• Telegram photo editor botWhat a Telegram photo bot does with a picture you send: restore, colorize, sharpen, listing images, styled...
• What AI photo restoration can and cannot doA plain list of strengths and limits: scratches, stains and fading are fixable, while lost faces and fine...