Remove Car Scratches from Photo

Describe the damage and AI removes scratches, dents, and imperfections instantly. No marking needed.

Dark blue car door with long white scratch — Before

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Same door with scratch removed, smooth paint surface — After

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Popular use cases:

car sales listings
used car photography
automotive insurance
dealer inventory photos
vehicle appraisal
car rental documentation
automotive marketing
pre-sale preparation

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
Single scratch	`remove the scratch on the door`	35s
Dent repair	`fix the dent on the bumper`	45s
Multiple damage	`remove all scratches and dents from the panel`	50s

How it works

Upload your car photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Photos clearly showing the damage work best. Any angle works—side views, close-ups, or full vehicle shots all support damage removal.

Expect: Simple scratches: 35-40 seconds. Multiple areas or dents: 45-55 seconds.
Describe the damage to remove

Type what needs fixing: 'remove the scratch on the door' or 'fix the dent on the front bumper and remove scratches.' Be specific about location if there's damage in multiple spots. The AI understands car parts and damage types.

Tip: Mentioning the car part ('door', 'bumper', 'fender') helps the AI locate damage precisely, especially in wide shots.

Copy one of these to get started:

Door scratch removal remove the scratch on the car door, make the paint smooth and match the rest
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Bumper dent fix fix the dent on the front bumper, restore the original body line
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Multiple scratches remove all visible scratches from the car body, keep the paint color original
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Fender damage remove the scratch and small dent on the rear fender
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3 more prompts

Hood surface scratches remove surface scratches from the hood, make the paint smooth
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Bumper scuff marks remove scuff marks from the bumper and restore the original finish
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Side panel comprehensive repair remove scratches, dents, and dings from the side panel, make it look new
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Review the repair

Check that scratches and dents are gone while paint color, reflections, and body lines remain intact. Zoom in on repaired areas to verify smooth, natural-looking results that match surrounding paint.
Refine with markers if needed

If the AI missed some damage or changed the wrong area, tap markers directly on the scratches or dents and regenerate. Most damage removal works perfectly on the first try.

Tip: Markers are for precision when damage is subtle or in complex areas like near trim or door handles.

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Remove Car Scratches from Photo

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"I photograph used cars for online listings. Minor scratches and dings tank the perceived value. Now I clean them up digitally for the listing photos. Buyers see the car's potential, not just the wear." @CarFlip_Alex

See it in action

Door scratch complete removal

A deep scratch on a car door eliminated completely while maintaining paint color and reflections.

Prompt: remove the scratch on the car door, make the paint smooth and match the rest

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Silver bumper with circular dent — Before

Same bumper with dent removed, smooth body line restored — After

Bumper dent restoration

A dented front bumper restored to original shape with proper body lines and paint continuity.

Prompt: fix the dent on the front bumper, restore the original body line

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Red quarter panel with multiple scratches — Before

Same panel with all scratches removed, smooth red paint — After

Multiple scratches cleanup

Several scratches across a rear quarter panel removed to prepare the car for sale listing photos.

Prompt: remove all visible scratches from the car body, keep the paint color original

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If something looks off

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.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area 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.

AI removed the wrong scratch or changed an area I didn't want fixed

Why: When multiple scratches exist, the AI might not know which specific one you meant without clear guidance.

Try: Tap a marker directly on the exact scratch you want removed, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers eliminate ambiguity by showing the AI 'THIS scratch specifically, not the others.'

Repaired area doesn't match the surrounding paint color

Why: Complex lighting, metallic paint, or color variations across panels make perfect color matching challenging.

Try: remove the [damage] and match the exact paint color and finish of the surrounding area

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Tip: Explicitly requesting color matching tells the AI to prioritize blending over simple removal.

Body lines or reflections look distorted after damage removal

Why: Dent removal can inadvertently alter the car's natural curves and reflections if not carefully handled.

Try: fix the dent while preserving the original body lines and natural reflections

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Tip: 'Preserving body lines' ensures the car's shape remains correct after removing damage.

The AI missed some of the damage or only partially removed it

Why: Very subtle scratches or damage that blends with panel gaps can be hard for AI to detect.

Try: Tap markers on all damaged areas, then regenerate: remove all marked scratches and dents completely

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Tip: Markers make subtle damage visible to the AI, ensuring nothing gets missed.

Result looks airbrushed or too smooth, doesn't look like real paint

Why: Aggressive damage removal can over-smooth the area, losing the texture of automotive paint.

Try: remove the [damage] while keeping the natural paint texture and grain

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Tip: 'Natural paint texture' prevents the repaired area from looking like digital smoothing instead of car paint.

Dent removal created new distortions or warping

Why: Complex dents near edges or curves require understanding of the car's 3D shape to fix correctly.

Try: Tap markers around the dent perimeter, regenerate: restore this area to match the car's natural contour

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Tip: Markers around the damage give the AI context about the correct shape to restore.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the scratches before describing them?

No! Just describe the damage: 'remove the scratch on the door' or 'fix the dent on the bumper.' The AI finds and repairs the damage automatically. Only use markers when there are multiple scratches and you want to remove a specific one, or when damage is very subtle and needs to be pointed out.

Is this the same as actually repairing the car?

No, this digitally removes damage from photos only—the real car remains unchanged. It's perfect for creating cleaner listing photos, insurance documentation, or visualizing how a car would look after real repairs. For actual repair, you still need a body shop.

Can I remove dents as well as scratches?

Yes! The AI handles both scratches and dents. Say 'remove the scratch and dent on the fender' or 'fix the dent on the bumper.' It restores body lines and paint continuity for both types of damage. Dents may take slightly longer (45-50 seconds) than simple scratches.

Will the repaired area match my car's paint color?

Yes, the AI analyzes surrounding paint and matches color, finish, and reflections. For best results, include 'match the paint' in your prompt: 'remove the scratch and match the original paint color.' This works for solid colors, metallics, and pearls.

What's the best free tool to remove scratches from car photos?

EditThisPic offers free AI scratch and dent removal with no signup. Unlike manual tools that require careful cloning or patching, just describe the damage location. The AI preserves body lines, reflections, and paint texture while eliminating scratches and dents in 35-45 seconds.

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Remove Car Scratches from Photo

How it works

Upload your car photo

Describe the damage to remove

Review the repair

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Door scratch complete removal

Bumper dent restoration

Multiple scratches cleanup

If something looks off

Quick answers

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