AI Scratches Remover

Restore scratched and damaged photos with a simple text description.

Family photo with white scratch across faces — Before

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Restored family photo with scratch removed, faces intact — After

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Popular use cases:

Photo restoration
Old photo repair
Scanned photo cleanup
Print damage repair
Archive digitization
Family photo restoration
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
Light scratches	`remove the scratches and restore the damaged areas`	15s
Scratches on faces	`remove scratches and restore natural facial features`	25s
Multiple scratches	`repair all the scratches on this old photo`	30s

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.

Expect: Light surface scratches: 15-20 seconds. Deep scratches across faces or complex areas: may need 2-3 refinements for best results.
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.

Tip: Mention what's in the scratched area: 'restore the face detail' or 'fix the scratched sky' for better reconstruction.

Copy one of these to get started:

General scratch removal remove the scratches and restore the damaged areas of the image
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Scratches on face or portrait remove the scratches from the face and restore natural skin and facial features
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Old scanned photo with multiple scratches repair all the scratches on this old photo and restore the original image quality
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Scratches in sky or background remove the scratches in the sky area and restore smooth gradient
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3 more prompts

Deep scratches with missing content fill in the deep scratches and reconstruct the missing image content
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Scanner marks (not just scratches) remove the scratches and scanner dust marks, clean up the entire image
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Specific scratch location remove only the large diagonal scratch across the bottom half of the photo
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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.

Tip: For scratches across faces, tap markers on the facial area and describe 'restore natural skin and features.'

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AI Scratches Remover

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"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.

Prompt: remove the scratches from the face and restore natural skin and facial features

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Vintage photo with multiple surface scratches — Before

Clean vintage photo with all scratches removed — After

Vintage photo cleanup

Old photo from storage had multiple scratches and marks. AI cleaned up all surface damage.

Prompt: repair all the scratches on this old photo and restore the original image quality

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Landscape photo with scratch through the sky — Before

Landscape with smooth, restored sky — After

Landscape photo repair

Print scan had a deep scratch through the sky. AI restored the smooth sky gradient.

Prompt: remove the scratches in the sky area and restore smooth gradient

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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.

Try: completely remove all scratch marks and blend the area seamlessly

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Tip: 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.

Try: remove scratches and restore sharp detail in the affected areas

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Tip: 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.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific scratch 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.

Color mismatch in restored area

Why: The AI reconstructed content but the color tone doesn't quite match surrounding areas.

Try: remove the scratch and match the exact color tone of the surrounding image

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Tip: 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.

Try: Tap markers on the face and try: 'restore natural facial features symmetrically'

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Tip: 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.

Is EditThisPic's AI scratches remover really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I remove scratches on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI scratches remover support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

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AI Scratches Remover

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe what you want

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Family photo restoration

Vintage photo cleanup

Landscape photo repair

If something looks off

Quick answers

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