AI Restoration for Fire and Smoke Damaged Family Photos
The fire took the house. These photos survived. Let's bring them all the way back.
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"House fire took everything. Some photos in a metal box survived but were smoke-damaged. AI restored them one by one. They're the only physical connection to our past now." @fire_survivor_photos
Copy-Paste Prompts
remove smoke and fire damage — fix discoloration, soot, and heat damage, restore original image
Comprehensive fire damage restoration
remove the soot haze and smoke discoloration from this photo
For smoke-only damage without heat distortion
fix the heat discoloration and warping on this fire-damaged photo
For heat-specific damage (browning, bubbling)
restore this fire-damaged photo — recover faces and detail from under the damage
When important details are hidden by damage
Common Issues
Restored photo lost its vintage character
Why: AI over-corrected and made it look too modern
Adding 'vintage tone' preserves the era feel while fixing damage
Some damage was missed in the restoration
Why: AI may miss small scratches, stains, or tears in first pass
Mark each remaining blemish individually for precise repair
Faces look blurry after restoration
Why: Heavily damaged photos lose facial detail that AI has to reconstruct
Facial sharpening works best as a separate pass after damage repair
Colors look wrong after colorization
Why: AI guesses colors based on context and may get era or clothing wrong
Describe specific colors you remember for the most accurate colorization
Frequently Asked Questions
Can photos that survived a fire really be restored?
In many cases, yes. Smoke damage (soot, haze) is highly restorable because the original image is usually intact underneath. Heat damage is more variable — moderate heat discoloration restores well, but severely melted or charred areas have limited recovery.
Should I try to clean the physical photo first?
Only remove loose soot with a very soft brush. Do NOT wipe, rub, or use any liquid cleaners on fire-damaged photos — the emulsion is fragile and wiping can smear soot into the surface permanently. Scan as-is and let the AI handle the digital cleanup.
What if the edges are burned?
The AI can reconstruct missing edge areas based on the remaining image. Results are best when at least 70-80% of the important content survives.
Is this really free?
Yes — 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $3.99/month for unlimited.
Can I restore fire-damaged photos on my phone?
Yes. Works in any mobile browser. No app needed.
Is EditThisPic really free?
Yes, EditThisPic offers one free Quick edit per week — no signup or credit card required. For more edits, affordable packs start at $1.99.
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