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Photo restoration guide

How to restore old photos online

Fix scratches, fading, blur and torn corners on old family photos, or colourise black-and-white pictures.

Restore a photo

Updated 12 October 2026

01

Scan or photograph the print

Take a straight, well-lit photo of the print without glare, or use a scanner. Then open Old Photo and upload it.

02

Tell the AI what to fix

Try: remove scratches and dust, sharpen faces, restore faded colours. Or: colourise this black-and-white photo naturally. Combine requests with commas.

03

Save the result

Compare with the original, then download or share the restored photo. Keep your original file as a backup.

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