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AI Photo Restorer — Restore Old Photos Free

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Describe the damage and AI restores your old photo to its original quality. No retouching skills needed.

Scratched and yellowed 1960s family photo Same family photo restored with scratches removed and colors corrected

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"remove all the scratches and scuff marks from this photo and restore it to clean condition"

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How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Drop your old or damaged image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Scan your print at the highest resolution available—more detail in the scan means better restoration.

    Expect: Minor scratches and fading: 30-40 seconds. Heavy damage with tears and stains: 45-60 seconds and may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Describe the damage to fix

    Type what you need: 'restore this old photo, fix the scratches and fading' or 'repair the torn areas and remove water stains.' Be specific about the damage—scratches, tears, fading, yellowing, stains. The AI understands these concepts without you tracing anything.

    Tip: Mention the era or style if you know it: 'restore this 1960s family photo' helps the AI match the appropriate look and toning.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    General old photo restoration restore this old photo, fix all scratches, remove yellowing, and sharpen the details
    Fix scratched photo remove all the scratches and scuff marks from this photo and restore it to clean condition
    Repair water-damaged photo repair the water damage and stains on this photo, restore the missing details in the damaged areas
    Fix faded and washed-out colors restore the faded colors in this old photo, bring back the original vibrancy while keeping it authentic
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    Repair torn or creased photo repair the torn edges and creases in this photo, fill in the missing areas naturally
    Remove mold or foxing spots remove the brown spots and mold marks from this old photo and restore the clear image underneath
    Full professional restoration fully restore this damaged vintage photo: fix scratches, remove stains, correct fading, and sharpen faces
  3. Review the restoration

    Check that scratches are gone, tears are filled naturally, and colors look authentic to the era. Zoom in on faces to verify they look correct—restoration should preserve the original people, not alter their appearance.

See it in action

Scratched and yellowed 1960s family photo
Before
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Same family photo restored with scratches removed and colors corrected
After

Scratched vintage photo restored

A heavily scratched 1960s family photo restored to clean, clear condition with one prompt.

Prompt: restore this old photo, fix all scratches, remove yellowing, and sharpen the details
Portrait with water damage stains on lower half
Before
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Same portrait fully restored with water damage repaired
After

Water-damaged portrait repaired

A portrait with water stains and damage across the lower half restored to clean condition.

Prompt: repair the water damage and stains on this photo, restore the missing details in the damaged areas

Quick answers

Do I need to trace over the scratches or damage before describing what to fix?

No! Just describe the damage: 'fix the scratches and fading' or 'repair the water stains.' The AI detects and repairs damage automatically.

How do I restore an old photo for free?

Upload your old photo to EditThisPic and type 'restore this old photo, fix scratches and fading.' The AI repairs damage, corrects colors, and sharpens details in 30-45 seconds. Works on scanned prints, faded snapshots, and damaged photographs. Free to use, no account required.

Is there a free AI photo restorer that doesn't require login?

Yes, EditThisPic restores photos for free with no account needed. Upload your damaged photo, describe the damage, and download the restored result. No watermarks on outputs. Handles scratches, tears, fading, water damage, and yellowing.

What is the best free AI tool for restoring old photos?

EditThisPic handles the full range of photo damage — scratches, tears, fading, water stains, yellowing, and mold spots — by description alone. Unlike Photoshop's manual clone stamp and healing brush, you just describe what needs fixing and the AI repairs it automatically. Free, no login, results in 30-45 seconds.

Can AI restore severely damaged photos with missing sections?

Yes, the AI can reconstruct missing areas based on surrounding context. For torn edges, holes, and missing sections, describe what's damaged and the AI fills in plausible detail. Very large missing sections may need 2-3 refinement passes for the best result.

Can I restore photo on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI photo restorer support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How long does it take to restore photo?

Usually 15-30 seconds. Upload your photo, describe what you want, and the AI delivers the result.

Do I need to create an account to restore photo?

No. You can try your first edit without signing up. An account is only needed to save edits and manage a subscription.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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