AI Photo Restorer
AIBring old and damaged photos back to life using advanced AI. Remove scratches, fix tears, enhance faded colors, and restore precious memories.
What is the AI Photo Restorer?
The AI Photo Restorer by Nano Banana uses advanced deep learning technology to restore old, damaged, and faded photographs. Whether you have scratched photos, torn images, faded colors, or vintage pictures that need enhancement, our AI intelligently repairs damage while preserving original details. The tool can remove scratches, fix tears, enhance colors, reduce noise, and even add color to black & white photos. Credits required for AI processing. Perfect for preserving family memories, restoring heritage photos, and bringing cherished images back to life.
Why Choose Our AI Photo Restorer?
Advanced AI Restoration
Deep learning models trained on millions of damaged/restored photo pairs for intelligent repair.
Scratch & Tear Removal
AI automatically detects and removes scratches, tears, stains, and other physical damage.
Color Enhancement
Restore faded colors to their original vibrancy. AI understands natural color relationships.
Detail Preservation
Repairs damage while preserving important facial features, textures, and original character.
B&W Colorization
Add realistic color to black & white photos with AI that understands context and era.
Secure Processing
Your precious family photos are processed securely. Not stored or shared.
How to Restore Old Photos
Upload Your Photo
Scan your old photo at high resolution (300+ DPI) and upload. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10MB.
AI Analysis & Restoration
Our AI analyzes damage patterns, detects scratches/tears, and intelligently restores the image. 10-30 seconds.
Review & Download
Preview the restored photo. Download in high quality for printing or digital archiving.
Photo Restoration Features
Automatic Damage Detection
AI identifies scratches, tears, stains, folds, and other damage automatically.
Intelligent Reconstruction
Missing or damaged areas reconstructed using context from surrounding pixels.
Color Restoration
Faded and discolored photos restored to natural, vibrant colors.
Noise Reduction
Reduce grain and noise from old photos while maintaining detail.
Face Enhancement
Special attention to facial features for portrait restoration. Preserves likeness.
B&W to Color
Add realistic colorization to black & white photos based on AI understanding of era and context.
When to Use Photo Restorer
Family Photo Albums
Restore damaged family photos for preservation. Keep memories alive for future generations.
Heritage Preservation
Restore historical and cultural photographs for archives, museums, and educational use.
Wedding & Event Photos
Repair damaged photos from important life events. Restore irreplaceable memories.
Old Portrait Restoration
Restore vintage portraits of ancestors. Perfect for family history projects.
Photo Digitization
Enhance and restore scanned photos as part of digital archiving projects.
Gift Creation
Restore old photos as meaningful gifts for family members on special occasions.
Pro Tips for Photo Restoration
Scan at High Resolution
Scan old photos at 300-600 DPI for best restoration results. More detail = better AI repair.
Clean Before Scanning
Gently remove dust and debris from photos before scanning. AI handles damage, not dust.
Preserve Originals
Never throw away original photos. Digital restoration complements, not replaces, physical preservation.
Multiple Attempts
Try restoration on different scans if first result isn't perfect. Scan quality affects results.
Professional Prints
Print restored photos on archival paper for long-lasting physical copies.
AI Photo Restorer vs Alternatives
Compare our AI restoration with other options.
| Feature | Nano Banana | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Deep learning AI | Remini: AI, Manual: Photoshop |
| Pricing | 3 credits/image | Remini: Subscription, Manual: Hours of work |
| Damage Types | Scratches, tears, fading, stains | Varies by tool |
| Processing Time | 10-30 seconds | Manual: Hours |
| Detail Preservation | AI-optimized for faces | Varies |
| Colorization | Yes, AI-powered | Often separate service |
What Users Say
Carol B.
Family Historian
“Restored my grandmother's damaged wedding photo beautifully. The scratches are completely gone.”
Robert F.
Genealogy Enthusiast
“The colorization feature brought my 1920s family photos to life. Incredible results.”
Susan W.
Museum Archivist
“We use this for preliminary restoration of historical photos. The AI handles damage remarkably well.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each photo restoration costs 3 credits from your account. Credits available through subscription plans or one-time purchases.