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Restore an old photo

Repair damage and fading, with subtle, plausible color.

Add 1 reference image(s) before generating.

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JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 4 images · 8 MB each

Edit the setting, keep the subject in focus
Examples of visual directions; your result depends on the image, model and instruction.

Edit the setting, keep the subject in focus

A single photo can become a studio shot or a scene outdoors. Name the background, light direction and details to preserve, rather than asking for a general improvement.

Restore an old photo:How to get a useful result

Before you generate

Upload a clear original with the subject fully visible. JPG, PNG and WebP are supported, up to 8 MB per image and four reference images per task.

What to check in the result

Use a straight, high-quality scan. Missing facial detail is inferred, not recovered from historical evidence.

A starting instruction you can edit

Restore the uploaded old photograph. Repair scratches, tears, stains and fading while preserving the original faces, expressions, clothing, composition and photographic texture. Restore restrained natural colors appropriate to the era. Do not invent new facial features.

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Using this tool

What should I upload?

Upload a clear original with the subject fully visible. JPG, PNG and WebP are supported, up to 8 MB per image and four reference images per task.

What should I check before using the image?

Use a straight, high-quality scan. Missing facial detail is inferred, not recovered from historical evidence. This tool generates a new image from your instructions. Review faces, labels, lettering and geometry at full size. For another attempt, change one requirement at a time.