AI that restores old, damaged photos
The model detects scratches, tears and fading and repairs them automatically, with the strongest results on faces and old photographic prints.
Restore Image with AI
Restore image with AI to repair old or damaged photos, reduce scratches and noise, and improve clarity. Each private cloud restoration uses one credit.
- AI that restores old, damaged photos
- No editing skill required
- Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
- Works on any device
Choose your file
Drop files here or click to upload
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP· up to 20.0 MB per file
Files are private and deleted after conversion
Anonymous files: 20 MB. Free accounts: 50 MB and batches of 5. Paid accounts: 200 MB and batches of 100.
Why use this Restore Image with AI?
Restore image with AI to repair old or damaged photos, reduce scratches and noise, and improve clarity. Each private cloud restoration uses one credit.
No editing skill required
Restoration is fully automatic — there are no sliders or manual retouching tools to learn.
Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
Uploads travel over HTTPS, and outputs are deleted automatically within 24 hours — sensitive family photos are not kept around.
Works on any device
No app to install — restore an old photo straight from the browser on your phone, tablet or desktop.
How to use the Restore Image with AI
- 01
Upload your old or damaged photo
Add a scan or photograph that has scratches, tears, fading or other damage you would like repaired.
- 02
The AI model repairs it automatically
There are no manual settings — the model detects scratches, damage and fading and repairs them, working best on faces and old photographic prints. This uses 1 conversion credit.
- 03
Wait for processing to finish
AI restoration can take up to about 2 minutes, noticeably longer than the instant format tools — keep the page open while it runs.
- 04
Download the restored photo
Save the repaired image, delivered as a JPG or PNG, once processing completes.
Best source settings for the Restore Image with AI
Choose settings that match the result you need.
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| Need | Recommended setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic restoration (no manual settings) | There are no sliders to tune — the AI model detects scratches, damage and fading and repairs them automatically. Each run uses 1 conversion credit and can take up to about 2 minutes, and the restored image is delivered as JPG or PNG. | There are no sliders to tune — the AI model detects scratches, damage and fading and repairs them automatically. Each run uses 1 conversion credit and can take up to about 2 minutes, and the restored image is delivered as JPG or PNG. |
- Upload your old or damaged photo
- Add a scan or photograph that has scratches, tears, fading or other damage you would like repaired.
- The AI model repairs it automatically
- There are no manual settings — the model detects scratches, damage and fading and repairs them, working best on faces and old photographic prints. This uses 1 conversion credit.
Restore Image with AI input and output
Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.
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| Feature | JPG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Format | JPG | PNG |
| Processing | Secure cloud processing | Secure cloud processing |
| Result | Restore image with AI to repair old or damaged photos, reduce scratches and noise, and improve clarity. Each private cloud restoration uses one credit. | Restore image with AI to repair old or damaged photos, reduce scratches and noise, and improve clarity. Each private cloud restoration uses one credit. |
Where to use files from the Restore Image with AI
The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.
- AI that restores old, damaged photos
- The model detects scratches, tears and fading and repairs them automatically, with the strongest results on faces and old photographic prints.
- No editing skill required
- Restoration is fully automatic — there are no sliders or manual retouching tools to learn.
- Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
- Uploads travel over HTTPS, and outputs are deleted automatically within 24 hours — sensitive family photos are not kept around.
- Works on any device
- No app to install — restore an old photo straight from the browser on your phone, tablet or desktop.
About the formats
JPG
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used lossy image format for photographs, standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group in 1992. Practically every camera, phone, and image application can create and open it.
Its strengths are small file sizes for photos and universal compatibility across devices, browsers, and software. The trade-offs: lossy compression introduces artifacts, there is no transparency support, and quality degrades a little more with every re-save. Use JPG for photographs; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, or anything that needs sharp edges or transparency.
PNG
PNG is a lossless raster image format created in the mid-1990s as a patent-free replacement for GIF. It is the standard choice for screenshots, logos, UI graphics, and any image that needs transparency.
PNG preserves every pixel exactly and supports a full 8-bit alpha channel, so text and sharp edges stay crisp. The downside is size: photographs saved as PNG are far larger than the same image as JPG or WebP. Support is universal in browsers and editors, making it a safe default for graphics — just avoid it for large photo collections.
WebP
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that supports both lossy and lossless compression, along with transparency and animation. At comparable visual quality it usually produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG.
Every current browser supports WebP, which makes it an excellent default for web delivery. Outside the browser the picture is mixed: older desktop software, some email clients, and legacy systems may fail to open it. If a recipient cannot view a WebP file, convert it to JPG for photos or to PNG when transparency must be preserved.
Privacy and file handling
This tool uses secure cloud processing for formats or operations browsers cannot handle reliably.
- Secure transfer
- Files are transferred over HTTPS and used only for the requested operation.
- Automatic deletion
- Inputs are removed within 6–24 hours and generated outputs within 24 hours.
- Private downloads
- Results are delivered with expiring signed download links.
Restore Image with AI troubleshooting
- The restored result looks off or unnatural
- Restoration works best on old photographs, especially faces and scanned prints of people. Try again with a higher-resolution, evenly lit scan without heavy filters — a sharper input gives the model much more to work with. Illustrations, screenshots and heavily stylized images may not improve.
- The restoration is taking a long time
- AI processing can take up to about 2 minutes — that is normal, so keep the page open and avoid resubmitting the same photo. Once it finishes, download the result promptly: outputs are automatically deleted within 24 hours.
- I am told I have no conversions left
- Each restoration uses 1 conversion credit. Anonymous visitors get 1 free server-side operation, and free accounts receive 3 conversions every 30 days — sign in to claim them, or buy a conversion pack for more.
FAQ
- What does restoration do?
- The AI denoises, removes scratches, sharpens, and improves clarity while keeping your subject and composition. Great for old scans and low-quality photos.
- Will it change my photo?
- It enhances the same photo rather than replacing it, but as a generative model it may subtly alter fine details. Results are best on real photographs.
- Is the conversion private?
- Yes. Your files are processed securely and deleted after conversion. We never share your photos.
- How much does a restoration cost?
- Each run uses 1 conversion credit, the same as a standard conversion.
- How long does it take?
- AI processing can take up to about 2 minutes — keep the page open and avoid resubmitting the same photo.
- What kind of photos work best?
- The model is tuned for old photographs and works best on faces and scanned prints of people. A higher-resolution, evenly lit scan without heavy filters gives it much more to work with; illustrations, screenshots and heavily stylized images may not improve.
- What if I run out of conversions?
- Anonymous visitors get 1 free server-side operation, and free accounts receive 3 conversions every 30 days — sign in to claim them, or buy a conversion pack for more.
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