AI Photo Stain Remover

Just describe the stains. AI removes discoloration without manual retouching.

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Restored portrait with water stain removed — After

Remove Stains from Photo

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Popular use cases:

old photo restoration
water damage repair
vintage photo cleaning
family photo restoration
yellowed photo repair
age spot removal
moisture damage repair
historical photo preservation

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
All stains	`remove all stains and discoloration from the entire photo, restore original colors`	20s
Water stains	`remove the brown water stain and restore the affected area to match the unstained parts`	25s
Yellow age spots	`fix all yellow age spots and discoloration throughout the photo naturally`	30s
Face stains	`remove stains from faces and skin areas, restore natural skin tones seamlessly`	25s

How it works

Upload your stained photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works best with clear scans where stains are visible as discolored areas distinct from the actual photo content. Higher resolution scans capture more detail for better restoration.

Expect: Simple isolated stains: 20-30 seconds. Large stained areas covering faces or complex details: may need 2-3 refinements.
Describe the stain damage

Type your instruction: 'remove all stains and discoloration' or 'fix the brown water stain on the face.' Be specific about stain type and color—brown water stains, yellow age marks, or purple discoloration. No marking needed—the AI detects discolored areas automatically and restores them using colors from unstained parts of the photo.

Tip: Include stain color ('brown stain' or 'yellow spots') to help the AI distinguish stains from actual photo content like clothing or backgrounds.

Copy one of these to get started:

Remove all stains remove all stains and discoloration from the entire photo, restore original colors
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Water stain removal remove the brown water stain and restore the affected area to match the unstained parts
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Yellow age spots fix all yellow age spots and discoloration throughout the photo naturally
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Face stain removal remove stains from faces and skin areas, restore natural skin tones seamlessly
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Purple discoloration remove purple and brown discolored areas caused by moisture damage, restore original photo colors
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Corner stains remove stains and discoloration in the corners and edges of the photo
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Subtle fading stains fix subtle staining and color shifts throughout the photo, even out tones naturally
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Generate and review

Click Generate and watch the AI analyze the damage. It identifies stained areas by color and texture, learns correct colors from unstained regions, restores discolored areas with matching tones, and blends repairs seamlessly. Zoom in to verify stains are completely gone and colors look natural.
Refine stubborn stains with markers

If some discoloration remains or if stains are subtle and hard to detect, tap markers on those specific stained areas and regenerate. This helps the AI focus on problem stains it may have missed on the first pass.

Tip: For photos with both stains and other damage (tears, scratches), fix stains first as they often overlap with other damage types.

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Remove Stains from Photo

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"Dad's Navy photo had a huge brown water stain across his face. One prompt removed it completely. The uniform details came through perfectly." @militaryarchive

See it in action

1960s portrait with water stain

Removed large brown water stain covering half the face in a vintage portrait. The AI restored the original skin tones and facial details perfectly.

Prompt: remove the brown water stain and restore the affected area to match the unstained parts

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Restored family photo with yellowing removed — After

Family photo with yellow age spots

Fixed yellowing and age spots scattered across a 1940s family photograph. One prompt removed all discoloration and restored natural tones.

Prompt: fix all yellow age spots and discoloration throughout the photo naturally

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Restored wedding photo with discoloration removed — After

Wedding photo with purple moisture damage

Removed purple discoloration from moisture damage on an old wedding photograph. The AI restored the original black and white tones throughout.

Prompt: remove purple and brown discolored areas caused by moisture damage, restore original photo colors

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If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

AI removed actual photo content thinking it was a stain

Why: The AI confused actual brown or yellow elements in the photo (clothing, backgrounds, objects) with stain discoloration.

Try: Be more specific: 'remove only the water damage stains, preserve all photo content like clothing and backgrounds'

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Tip: If the photo has legitimate brown or yellow content, describe stains by pattern ('irregular stain' or 'blotchy discoloration') rather than just color.

Stain removed but area looks flat or lacks texture

Why: The AI filled stained areas but didn't reconstruct the texture or detail that was underneath the discoloration.

Try: Try: 'remove stains while preserving or restoring all original photo texture and detail underneath'

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Tip: Mentioning 'preserve texture' helps the AI maintain or recreate grain and detail when removing stains.

Colors in restored area don't match the rest of the photo

Why: The AI didn't sample the correct reference areas for color matching, creating visible patches with wrong tones.

Try: Regenerate with: 'remove stains by sampling matching colors from the nearest unstained areas'

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Tip: Emphasizing 'nearest unstained areas' helps the AI use the closest matching pixels for color restoration.

Subtle stains or overall yellowing not detected

Why: Very gradual color shifts across the entire photo may look like the original photo color rather than damage to the AI.

Try: Be explicit: 'the entire photo has yellowed with age, restore to neutral black and white tones'

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Tip: For overall yellowing, describe it as 'entire photo' rather than specific stains so the AI knows to adjust globally.

Some stained areas remain after first attempt

Why: Complex overlapping stains or very faint discoloration may be missed on the first pass.

Try: Mark remaining stains and use: 'remove these specific marked stained areas completely'

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Tip: Markers help the AI focus on stubborn stains. Heavily stained photos may need 2-3 passes.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark stains before describing?

No! Just describe what you want: 'remove all stains and discoloration' or 'fix the brown water stain.' The AI detects discolored areas automatically. Only use markers if some stains remain after the first attempt or if you need to point out very subtle discoloration the AI might miss.

How do I remove stains from old photos for free?

Upload your stained photo to EditThisPic and type 'remove all stains and discoloration from the entire photo, restore original colors.' The AI finds all stained areas, removes discoloration, and restores colors in 20-30 seconds. Free to try with no signup, no watermark, and no credit card required.

Is there a free stain remover that doesn't require login?

Yes. EditThisPic removes photo stains without requiring an account. Just upload your damaged photo, describe the stain removal you need, and download the restored result. No email, no signup, completely free for your first edit.

Can this remove water damage stains?

Yes. Water damage typically creates brown, purple, or yellow stains. The AI can remove these by analyzing unstained portions and restoring correct colors. Describe the stain color ('brown water stain' or 'purple moisture damage') for best results.

Does this work on color photos and black-and-white photos?

Yes. The AI handles both color and black-and-white photographs. For black-and-white photos, it restores proper gray tones. For color photos, it samples from unstained areas to determine the correct colors. The technique works the same way regardless of photo type.

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AI Photo Stain Remover

How it works

Upload your stained photo

Describe the stain damage

Generate and review

Refine stubborn stains with markers

See it in action

1960s portrait with water stain

Family photo with yellow age spots

Wedding photo with purple moisture damage

If something looks off

Quick answers

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