Restore Old Photos Online with AI

Fotor AI old photo restoration is an online image processing tool powered by deep learning technology. It automatically analyzes defects in vintage photos to provide one-click noise reduction, scratch removal, clarity enhancement, and colorization. It aims to provide expert-level restoration solutions to users worldwide without requiring any professional editing skills.

Large missing areas, heavy water/fire damage, strong glare/silvering, or complex pen marks over faces often need manual retouching. We’ll still improve the file, but results vary.

Yes. It can clean damage and optionally colorize B&W images. You can keep B&W or apply subtle color with skin-tone protection.

The speed depends on the complexity of the photo. In most cases, photos are restored within seconds.

Yes. Files are processed over an encrypted connection and aren’t used to train public models. Uploaded images are automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

Yes, after restoring your photos with Fotor's advanced AI restoration tool, you can use the AI image upscaler to enlarge them and boost their resolution without losing any detail. Easily prepare your restored photos for printing.

Yes. Fotor’s AI photo restoration tool uses deep learning technology to automatically identify and repair cracks, scratches, and stains. For areas with significant tears or missing parts, the AI intelligently fills them based on surrounding textures.

However, please note that if key facial features are completely missing, the restoration quality may be affected.

Restoring historical images like silver gelatin prints is simple:

1. First, scan or re-photograph your photo in high resolution.

2. Then upload it to Fotor’s "AI Photo Restoration" tool.

3. The AI will automatically handle the unique grain of silver gelatin prints, eliminate scratches, and enhance contrast, bringing century-old details back to clarity.

Yes. To improve efficiency, you can use Fotor’s batch photo restoration feature to upload and restore up to 50 photos simultaneously. This saves a significant amount of time for users looking to organize entire family albums.

Fotor provides a flexible experience for all users. New users can use free complimentary credits to preview and download high-quality, watermark-free restored photos. In the "Standard" mode, a Pro+ subscription is required to preview and download. In "Advanced" mode, you can use credits for full access, including premium AI processing.

To get the best digital copy of your old photos, follow these expert tips:

1. Natural Lighting: Place your photo near a window for soft, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct flash or harsh overhead lights to prevent glare and hot spots on glossy paper.

2. Keep it Flat: Use a clean, flat surface. If the photo is curled, gently weigh down the corners with small objects (you can crop them out later in Fotor).

3. Lens Cleanliness: Wipe your phone lens with a microfiber cloth to ensure maximum clarity.

4. The "Scan" Perspective: Hold your phone parallel to the photo to avoid perspective distortion. Use a tripod or steady your elbows on the table for a sharp, blur-free shot.

5. Use Dedicated Scanning Apps: Consider Fotor glare remover tool which automatically removes glare and corrects perspective.