Repair damage
A family photograph made whole again
A missing corner and deep scratches were reconstructed with Full Restore.
Public-domain source AI restoration for family photographs
Give your family history a little more life.
Repair damage, recover faded detail, and add natural color while preserving the people and character of the original photo.
Bring an old photo backDrop it here or choose from your device
Free during the MVP 3 restorations per anonymous user No payment or account required
Built for the photo box
Before→AfterSame people. More to remember.
Original stays untouched
01Restoration with restraintEvery choice starts with the photograph you already have.
RepairScratches, creases, stains, and missing edges
RevealFaded faces, texture, and small details
RememberNatural color when the original was monochrome
Real restoration studies
Look closely. The person should still feel familiar.
Drag each line to inspect the original and restored image. These three are our clearest public-domain studies.
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Add natural color
A family portrait, gently revived
Natural, era-aware color was added while retaining the original photograph's structure.
Public-domain source
Recover faded detail
Character preserved, not polished away
Low contrast and age were reduced without making the portrait feel newly photographed.
Public-domain sourceFrom album to keepsake
A careful restoration in three steps
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Choose a scan or phone photo. Your original remains untouched.
Guide the restoration
Pick a careful or complete repair and add any colors or details you remember.
Compare and keep
Inspect the full frame, then download, adjust, or start another photograph.
Our promiseMake room for the memory, not the machine.
The OldPhoto approachRead our AI disclosure
Technology should know when to be quiet.
Old photos carry more than faces. They carry the paper texture, the soft focus, the little imperfections that make a moment feel real. Our restoration flow is designed to improve what time has obscured without sanding away what makes the image yours.
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Preserve the person. Identity and expression come before polish.
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Explain the guess. Color and reconstructed areas are clearly marked as interpretation.
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Leave you in control. Compare, adjust, download, or start over whenever you like.
You choose the balance
Some photos need restraint. Others need rebuilding.
OldPhoto offers two clear modes because a lightly faded portrait and a torn photograph should not be treated the same way.
Best for light damage
Faithful Restore
Repairs fading, noise, blur, and small scratches while changing as little as possible.
Best for visible damage
Full Restore
Repairs tears, folds, missing areas, and faded detail with a natural reconstruction.
Important
Colors and missing details are AI interpretations, not verified historical facts.
Private by designYour photos are never placed in a public gallery.
Your original stays originalRestored results are always kept separate.
Short-lived by defaultProduction photo assets are designed to delete after 7 days.
For the people behind the photo
One tool, a dozen ways to keep a story moving.
Whether you are making a family archive or framing one portrait for the hallway, OldPhoto gives you a thoughtful place to begin.
Family albums
Turn a box of loose prints into a story you can share.
Restore a handful at a time, compare the results, and build a digital starting point for the next generation.
Start freeMemorial portraits
Bring one familiar face back into focus.
Use Faithful Restore when the smallest details matter most.
See portrait examplesLocal history
Make old places easier to see.
Share a repaired photo with the context you know, while keeping interpretation honest.
How we handle uncertaintyFree MVP access
Restore up to 3 photos
Each anonymous visitor can complete up to 3 restorations during the MVP.
$03 free restorations
3 restorations per anonymous user
- Full-resolution PNG downloads
- Faithful and Full Restore modes
- No watermark
Anonymous usage is tracked with a first-party cookie; no account is required.
Questions, answered plainly
Before you entrust us with a photograph
Restoration should feel understandable, especially when the image cannot be replaced.
Will the result still look like my family member?
Identity preservation is the highest priority, but generative restoration can still change small details. Use Faithful Restore for a mostly intact photograph and compare the face carefully before keeping the result.
Are the colors historically accurate?
They are natural, era-aware interpretations. If you know a dress, car, wall, or uniform color, add that information before restoring.
What happens to my original photo?
The original file is never overwritten. This beta processes it for your active request and does not create a permanent OldPhoto photo library.
Can it repair a torn or partly missing photo?
Yes. Full Restore can reconstruct visible tears and missing areas from the surrounding scene. Those reconstructed details are plausible rather than verified facts.
What kind of file should I upload?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files up to 20 MB work well. A clear scan or a phone photo taken in even light usually gives the best starting point.
Do I need to know the original colors?
No. OldPhoto can make a natural suggestion, and the optional facts field lets you guide it when you know something specific about a uniform, dress, car, or room.
Start with one photograph