Remove Scratches from Photo
Restore scratched and damaged photos with a simple text description.
Type 'remove the scratches and restore the damaged areas' and EditThisPic's AI repairs scratched photos in 15-30 seconds. No manual retouching or clone stamp tools needed. Just describe what you want. Works on scanned prints, old photographs, and damaged images. The AI fills in scratched areas by understanding the surrounding image content. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your scratched image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Scanned physical prints, digitized old photos, and images with surface damage all work well.
Describe what you want
Type your instruction: 'remove the scratches and restore the image' or 'fix the scratch marks on the photo.' Be specific about which areas if only parts are damaged. No marking needed - the AI recognizes scratches automatically.
Copy one of these to get started:
remove the scratches and restore the damaged areas of the image
remove the scratches from the face and restore natural skin and facial features
repair all the scratches on this old photo and restore the original image quality
remove the scratches in the sky area and restore smooth gradient
3 more prompts
fill in the deep scratches and reconstruct the missing image content
remove the scratches and scanner dust marks, clean up the entire image
remove only the large diagonal scratch across the bottom half of the photo
Generate and review
Check the formerly scratched areas at full zoom. Verify scratches are completely gone, the fill matches surrounding content, and no artifacts remain. Pay special attention to faces and fine details.
Refine with markers if needed
If some scratches remain or filled areas look unnatural, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. Deep scratches across complex areas may need targeted attention.
"Found old family photos with deep scratches from storage. AI restored them beautifully - scratches completely gone!" @family_archive_sarah
See it in action
Family photo restoration
Scanned family photo had scratches across the faces. AI restored facial features perfectly.
remove the scratches from the face and restore natural skin and facial features
Vintage photo cleanup
Old photo from storage had multiple scratches and marks. AI cleaned up all surface damage.
repair all the scratches on this old photo and restore the original image quality
Landscape photo repair
Print scan had a deep scratch through the sky. AI restored the smooth sky gradient.
remove the scratches in the sky area and restore smooth gradient
If something looks off
Faint scratch lines or ghost marks still visible
Why: The AI filled the main scratch but left subtle traces where the damage was deepest.
completely remove all scratch marks and blend the area seamlessly
💡 Zoom in and check for faint lines, especially where deep scratches were.
Filled area looks blurry or lacks detail
Why: The AI smoothed the scratch area but didn't reconstruct fine details that were under the scratch.
remove scratches and restore sharp detail in the affected areas
💡 Mention specific content: 'restore hair detail' or 'restore fabric texture' for better results.
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. This happens with ambiguous requests.
Tap a marker on the specific scratch you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt
💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.
Color mismatch in restored area
Why: The AI reconstructed content but the color tone doesn't quite match surrounding areas.
remove the scratch and match the exact color tone of the surrounding image
💡 Color matching is harder on gradients - try running on smaller areas if needed.
Facial features look wrong after scratch repair
Why: Scratches across faces require the AI to guess what features were underneath, which can be imprecise.
Tap markers on the face and try: 'restore natural facial features symmetrically'
💡 For faces, the AI uses context from undamaged areas - better results when more face is visible.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the scratches before describing?
No! Just describe what you want: 'remove the scratches' or 'fix the scratch marks.' The AI detects scratches automatically - they have a distinctive linear pattern. Only use markers when specific scratches need attention or when fills don't look right.
Can this fix deep scratches that removed image content?
Yes, but results depend on how much content is missing. The AI reconstructs scratched areas based on surrounding context. Light scratches on simple backgrounds restore perfectly. Deep scratches across faces or complex details may need multiple passes.
Does this work on scanned physical photos?
Absolutely! Scanned prints are the most common use case. The AI handles surface scratches from handling, storage damage, and age-related wear. Scan at the highest resolution possible for best scratch removal results.
Can I remove scratches from very old or faded photos?
Yes! The AI works on photos of any age. For best results with faded images, consider using 'remove scratches and enhance overall image quality' to address both issues together. Severely degraded photos may need multiple editing passes.
What about creases or fold marks?
Creases work similarly to scratches. Use 'remove the crease marks' or 'fix the fold lines' in your prompt. Deep creases with color loss may need the AI to reconstruct more content, similar to deep scratches.
Ready to restore those scratched photos?
Free to try. No signup required.