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EditThisPic restores old and damaged photos for free online. Upload a scan of your damaged photo and describe what needs fixing: 'repair the scratches, restore the faded colors, and sharpen the faces.' The AI repairs physical damage and enhances clarity. No download, no signup.

Bring Irreplaceable Photos Back to Life

Old family photos deteriorate over time—scratches, fading, water damage, tears. Professional photo restoration costs $50-200 per image. AI restoration handles most common damage for free, giving new life to photos that might otherwise be lost. It's not perfect for every case, but for most family photos, the results are remarkable.

How AI Restores Damaged Photos

The AI identifies different types of damage—scratches, tears, fading, color shifts—and applies targeted repairs. Scratches are filled with surrounding texture. Faded areas are color-corrected. Faces are enhanced for clarity. The technology works similarly to how a professional restorer would approach the work, but in seconds.

Types of Damage AI Can Fix

  • Surface scratches and scuffs
  • Color fading and yellowing
  • Minor tears and creases
  • Water stains and spots
  • Loss of detail in faces

Getting the Best Restoration

Start with the best scan possible—300 DPI minimum on a flatbed scanner. Describe the specific damage: 'fix the scratches across the faces and restore the faded colors.' For heavy damage, do multiple passes: first repair physical damage, then enhance clarity, then improve colors.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Scan Your Old Photo

Use a flatbed scanner at 300+ DPI. If scanning isn't available, photograph the print in even lighting without flash. Avoid glare.

2

Upload and Describe the Damage

Drop the scan into EditThisPic and describe what needs fixing: 'restore this old photo, fix the scratches, bring back the faded colors, and make the faces clearer.'

3

Download Your Restored Photo

Compare before and after. For treasured photos, multiple editing passes may improve results further. Save at full resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AI handles moderate damage well. Scratches, fading, and minor tears are repaired reliably. Heavy damage with large missing sections is more challenging. For irreplaceable photos, start with AI and consult a professional for what AI can't handle.
Flatbed scanner at 300-600 DPI produces the best results. Clean the scanner glass and photo surface gently. If using a phone, photograph in even natural light with the camera parallel to the photo.
EditThisPic offers one free restoration per week with no signup, no watermarks, and full resolution. For batch restoration of a photo album, paid plans start at $3.99/month.
Yes. Describe both: 'restore this damaged black-and-white photo, fix the scratches, and add natural color.' The AI handles restoration and colorization together.
Not if you don't want it to. Specify: 'fix the physical damage but keep the vintage feel.' The AI repairs scratches and fading without modernizing the image.

Restore Your Old Photos

Upload a damaged photo and describe what to fix. AI restoration in seconds. Free, no signup.

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