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AI Rescue for Water-Damaged Photo Album

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Water damage creates stains, color bleeding, emulsion lifting, and mold on photos. Upload your scanned water-damaged photo and type 'remove all water damage β€” stains, discoloration, and warping β€” and restore the original image.' EditThisPic's AI strips away the water damage and restores what's underneath. Free to try, no signup.
"Our basement flooded. An entire album of baby photos was soaked. Scanned and restored every single one. My wife thought they were gone forever." @flood_rescue_photos

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Full Restoration
remove all water damage β€” stains, discoloration, and warping β€” and restore the original image

Comprehensive water damage restoration

Full Restoration
remove the water stains and restore the original colors underneath

For staining without severe structural damage

Photo Fix
fix the areas where the photo emulsion has lifted or dissolved from water

For areas where the image is partially missing

Full Restoration
remove the mold spots and water discoloration from this old photo

For mold-related water damage

Common Issues

Restored photo lost its vintage character

Why: AI over-corrected and made it look too modern

Try: restore clarity and fix damage but keep a slight warm vintage tone

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

Try: fix the remaining scratches and damage I've marked with tap markers

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

Try: sharpen the faces while keeping them natural-looking, enhance eye and mouth detail

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

Try: adjust the colors β€” the clothing should be darker and the skin warmer

Describe specific colors you remember for the most accurate colorization

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI restore photos where the image is partially dissolved?

In many cases, yes. The AI reconstructs missing areas based on surrounding context. Faces and important details are prioritized. Results depend on how much original image data remains.

What should I do with the physical photos first?

Air dry them (don't use heat). If stuck together, soak in distilled water to separate. Handle gently as wet emulsion is fragile. Once dry, scan at the highest resolution before attempting digital restoration.

Is this really free?

Yes β€” 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $3.99/month for unlimited.

Can I restore water-damaged 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 β€” no signup or credit card required. For more edits, affordable packs start at $1.99.

Do I need to download any software?

No, EditThisPic runs entirely in your browser. No downloads, no plugins, no app installation needed. It also has an iOS app on the App Store.

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