How to Restore Old Photos With AI
Old photos often suffer from scratches, fading, stains, and physical damage. AI restoration can repair many of these issues while preserving the original character of the image.
Common Types of Damage
Scratches, dust spots, creases, water damage, and fading are the most frequent problems. Modern AI models can detect and repair these automatically, then enhance faces and add color if desired.
Restoration Pipeline
A full restoration typically involves: (1) scratch and damage removal, (2) face enhancement for portraits, and (3) optional colorization. Tools like Colorify's Colorize & Restore combine these steps into one workflow.
Best Practices
Scan or photograph your original at high resolution before processing. Clean the physical photo if possible. Start with the combined pipeline; if results aren't satisfactory, try individual tools.