AI Restoration for Faded and Yellowed Inherited Photos
These photos were vibrant once. Time faded them, but the memories don't have to fade too.
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"Inherited boxes of 1960s family photos — all faded to yellow and washed out. Restored every one. My aunts couldn't believe they were the same photos. It's like getting a time machine." @family_archive_restored
Copy-Paste Prompts
restore the original colors — remove yellowing and bring back vibrancy
Best overall fix for faded, yellowed photos
remove the yellow tint and restore accurate original colors
When yellowing is the primary issue
fix the faded photo — restore contrast, color saturation, and detail
For photos that are washed out and low-contrast
restore this 1970s photo to look like it was taken recently
Maximum restoration for severely degraded photos
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remove yellowing from this black and white photo and restore clean tones
For B&W photos that have gone yellow
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 AI really bring back original colors from a faded photo?
Yes, remarkably well. Even heavily faded photos retain some color data that the AI amplifies and corrects. The AI also knows what natural colors should look like (sky blue, grass green, skin tones) and uses that knowledge to guide restoration.
What about photos where colors have shifted unevenly?
The AI handles uneven fading well. Red dyes fade fastest, so many old photos have lost their reds while retaining blues and greens. The AI restores the balance based on what natural colors should look like.
Can I also colorize old black and white photos?
Yes. After removing yellowing, try 'add natural color to this black and white photo' for AI colorization.
Is this really free?
Yes — 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $3.99/month for unlimited.
Can I restore 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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