Old Photo Restoration AI
Repair scratched, faded and torn old photos
📷 Tip: Any photo works — the effect is applied to the whole scene. Default is repair!
Drop image or click to upload
PNG, JPG up to 30MB
Or select sample:
Leave blank for repair
Old Photo Restoration Styles:
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Result
Your old photo restoration result
Create Your Old Photo Restoration
Repair scratched, faded and torn old photos
New Mood
Same photo
Fast
Results in under a minute
Same People
Faces kept
Real Light
Physically believable
What is the Old Photo Restoration AI?
The Old Photo Restoration AI is an online AI tool from ImageRoute. Add an old photo restoration effect to any photo — an old damaged photo repaired with cracks, stains and fading removed while keeping the original faces. The people and objects stay the same; the mood of the picture changes. It runs on Grok Imagine, returns a result in about 15–40 seconds and uses 1 credit per image.
What does the Old Photo Restoration tool do?
- The Effect: an old damaged photo repaired with cracks, stains and fading removed while keeping the original faces
- Same Moment: Subject, pose and framing are kept
- Physically Real: The effect reacts to light and surfaces
- Share Ready: A fresh mood for social posts
Which Old Photo Restoration styles can I choose?
- Repair
- Sharpen
- Colourise
- Keep sepia
- Remove scratches
- Enhance
How do I use the Old Photo Restoration AI?
- Sign in with a free account.
- Upload your photo, or pick one of the sample images.
- Optionally choose a style preset, or leave it blank for repair.
- Click Apply Effect and download the result in about 15–40 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the old photo restoration effect change people in my photo?
No. People and objects are kept; only light, atmosphere and finish change.
Can I control the strength?
Pick Repair, Sharpen, Colourise, Keep sepia and more, or type "subtle" or "strong".
Does it work on landscapes?
Yes — portraits, landscapes, street photos and product shots all work.
Is the Old Photo Restoration AI free to use?
Creating an account is free, and you can browse the tool without charge. Generating an image uses AI image credits from a one-time credit pack — there is no subscription and credits never expire.
Do I need to sign in to use this?
Yes, you need a free ImageRoute account to generate images. This lets us queue your request and save your result to your gallery.
How long does it take?
Most old photo restoration generations finish in about 15–40 seconds, depending on server load.
Can I choose a specific style?
Yes — pick one of the 6 presets, or type your own instruction in the style box. Leave it blank and the AI applies "Repair".
Which AI model powers this tool?
This tool runs on Grok Imagine, which handles photo-to-photo transformation while keeping your original subject recognizable.