AI Photo Editor for Memorial Photos
Honor their memory with photos that capture who they truly were.
"We had two days to prepare photos for my father's memorial. EditThisPic restored his 1965 military portrait beautifully. Our family was grateful beyond words." @MemorialPlanning_Sarah
Built for Families During Difficult Times
When preparing for a memorial, you shouldn't have to worry about photo quality or wait days for professional editing. EditThisPic lets you restore treasured photos yourself, immediately, with the care and respect your loved one deserves. Your photos stay private - we don't store or share them.
Tools for Memorial Photo Preparation
Fix Old Photo
Restore faded, damaged, or deteriorated photographs
Colorize Photo
Add natural color to black and white photographs
Remove Background
Create clean memorial portraits from any photo
Enhance Photo
Improve clarity and quality for display and printing
Fix Damage
Repair scratches, tears, water damage, and stains
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload the photo you want to prepare
Drop the photo into EditThisPic. Works with scanned prints, digital photos, or photos of photos. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. For old prints, scan at 300-600 DPI if possible for best restoration results.
Describe what you need
Type exactly what you want: 'restore this old photo for memorial display' or 'remove the background and keep just my father' or 'colorize this black and white photo naturally.' No marking needed - the AI understands restoration terminology.
Review with care
Examine the result thoughtfully. Check that faces look natural and true to how you remember your loved one. Verify important details are preserved. Take your time - this matters.
Refine if needed
If something needs adjustment, tap markers on specific areas and regenerate. You might need a few passes for heavily damaged photos. Most photos work beautifully on the first try.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Memorial Photos
restore this old photo for memorial display, fix fading and damage, make the face clear while preserving their likeness
'Preserving their likeness' guides AI to maintain authenticity, not over-process
remove the background, create a soft neutral backdrop suitable for memorial portrait display
Neutral backgrounds focus attention on your loved one for memorial displays
add natural, realistic color to this black and white photo, use period-appropriate tones
'Period-appropriate' helps AI use colors authentic to when photo was taken
enhance this photo for large memorial print display with clear face and natural colors
Mentioning 'large print' helps AI optimize for that viewing size
Show 4 more prompts
keep only my loved one in this photo, remove everyone else, fill the background naturally
Describe which person to keep by position or clothing if multiple people present
remove the medical equipment and hospital background, place against a peaceful neutral backdrop
Many families prefer photos outside of difficult contexts
restore this military portrait with dignity, repair damage, enhance uniform and face details
Military portraits deserve restoration that honors their original purpose
enhance this photo for digital memorial slideshow with improved clarity and natural colors
Slideshow photos need good contrast and clarity for various screen sizes
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Restore old photo | restore for memorial display, preserve likeness |
30s |
| Create portrait | remove background, neutral backdrop |
20s |
| Colorize | add natural, period-appropriate color |
35s |
| Enhance for print | enhance for large display, clear face |
25s |
Real Examples
Vintage portrait restored for service
A treasured 1960s portrait with significant fading and scratches was restored to display quality while preserving his natural appearance.
restore this old photo for memorial display, fix fading and damage, make the face clear while preserving their likeness
Memorial portrait from group photo
A casual family photo was transformed into a focused memorial portrait by removing the background and other people.
keep only my grandmother, remove everyone else, create a soft neutral background for memorial display
Military photo from WWII restored
A veteran's military portrait from the 1940s with water damage was carefully restored to honor his service.
restore this military portrait with dignity, repair water damage, enhance uniform and face details
When Things Go Wrong
Restored face doesn't look quite like I remember them
Why: When original photos are heavily damaged, the AI must infer missing details. These may not match your memories.
restore more gently with minimal changes to facial features, preserve the original character even if some damage remains
Sometimes a slightly imperfect restoration that's authentic is better than a perfect one that doesn't feel like them.
Colors look unnatural after colorization
Why: The AI may overcorrect or use modern color tones inappropriate for the era.
colorize with natural, period-appropriate colors from the 1950s, avoid modern color saturation
Specify the decade for more authentic colorization results.
Photo looks over-processed
Why: Aggressive enhancement can make photos look unnatural, losing their authentic character.
enhance gently while preserving the original photo's natural texture and character, avoid over-smoothing
Less is often more. Subtle enhancement honors them better than dramatic processing.
Background removal left rough edges
Why: Complex edges like hair require precision that may need refinement.
Tap markers on rough edges, then: refine these edges naturally, add a soft glow transition
A slight soft glow around edges can look more elegant than a hard cutout for memorial portraits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my photos kept private?
Yes. EditThisPic processes photos privately. Your images are not stored after processing, not used for training, and not shared. During this difficult time, your privacy and your loved one's dignity are completely respected.
Can you restore very old or severely damaged photos?
Yes. The AI can work with photos from any era, including severely faded, scratched, or water-damaged prints. Very old photos may need multiple refinement passes. For best results with physical prints, scan at 300-600 DPI. If restoration changes who they were, try a gentler approach.
Do I need to mark areas before editing?
No. Just describe what you need: 'restore this old photo' or 'remove the background.' The AI understands these concepts. Only use markers when you need precision on specific areas or when the first result needs refinement.
Can funeral homes use this?
Yes. Funeral homes can use EditThisPic to help families prepare memorial photos. There's no watermark, no signup required, and results are immediately downloadable. The same simple process works for each photo.
How do I prepare photos for large print display?
Upload the highest resolution version available. Use prompts like 'enhance for large print display with clear face and natural colors.' For best results, scan physical prints at 300-600 DPI rather than photographing them. The AI can enhance clarity, but starting quality affects results.
Can I isolate one person from a group photo?
Yes. Use 'keep only [person description] and remove everyone else, fill the background naturally.' Describe who to keep by position (on the left), clothing (in the blue dress), or relationship (my mother). The AI reconstructs what was behind others.
Honor their memory with the photos they deserve
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