Restore an Old Military Photo

How it works

1. 1

   Upload or scan the photo

   Scan the photo if you can, or photograph it flat in even daylight with no glare — JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 7MB. Even lighting matters most here, since it keeps uniform details and insignia readable for the AI.

   Expect: Fading and surface damage over open uniform fabric restore well. Damage directly over insignia, medals, or rank markings needs closer review, since fine detail there is easy to lose.
2. 2

   Describe the restoration

   Type what you want fixed and what must stay accurate: 'fix the fading and scratches, keep the collar insignia, rank stripes, and medals exactly as they appear.' The more specific you are about uniform details, the less the AI has to guess.

   Tip: Name visible details explicitly — 'three chevrons on the left sleeve,' 'a service ribbon on the chest' — so they're preserved rather than smoothed away.

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Fading and general wear restore this old military photo — fix the fading and improve contrast, keep the uniform and insignia exactly as shown

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   Scratches over the uniform remove the scratches from this military photo, preserving the collar insignia and buttons exactly as they appear

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   Faded rank markings restore the fading on this military photo and sharpen the rank stripes and insignia so the detail is legible again

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   Stain or damage near the face remove the stain from this military photo near the face and restore the features naturally, keep the uniform unchanged

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   Colorize a service portrait restore and colorize this black-and-white military portrait using accurate period uniform colors

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   Gentle, minimal touch gently restore this military photo — fix only the fading and light scratches, keep everything else as it is

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   Full restoration pass restore this old military photo completely — fix fading, scratches, and stains, keep the uniform, insignia, and rank markings exactly accurate

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3. 3

   Review closely

   Zoom in on the face, collar, and any insignia, medals, or rank markings. These small details carry real meaning, so check them against the original before you rely on the result.

4. 4

   Refine with a marker if needed

   If a detail on the uniform or a damaged spot near the face still needs work, tap a marker on that exact area and describe what should be there. Markers are optional and best used for precision fixes on insignia.