Keep the source
The original scan is the reference for every revision and your record of what the photograph actually shows.
OLD PHOTO REPAIR
Explore a careful restoration of an old photo
Start from the best scan you have and review any reconstructed detail against the source. The paired portrait shown here is an illustration, not an Astorie restoration result.
Repair a photo from your reference
Upload a permitted scan and describe the damage you want to address. Check faces, clothing, edges and texture against the original afterward.
How to restore an old photo
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Prepare the original
Scan or photograph the print clearly and keep an untouched copy for comparison.
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Describe the damage
Name the creases, fading or missing areas you want the image workflow to address.
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Compare and refine
Inspect faces and fine details against the original. Revise the request where the result invents or changes important features.
What to check in the result
Review inferred detail
AI may fill gaps with plausible content. Treat new facial or background detail as an interpretation.
Choose the finish
Decide whether to retain the original monochrome look or explore color as a separate interpretation.
Inputs, output and review
| Input | A clear scan or photograph that you have permission to use, plus a repair brief. | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | A new image interpretation for review; it is not a forensic reconstruction. | |
| Review | Compare identity, texture, edges and any filled-in areas with the untouched source. |
AI photo restoration FAQ
Will the result be historically exact?
No. AI can infer missing detail, so keep the source and treat uncertain areas as interpretation.
Can I colorize a black-and-white photo?
You can request a color interpretation, but the colors may not reflect the original scene.
Should I replace the original scan?
Keep the original separately. Use the new image as a version you can review and revise.
Explore a careful repair
Start with the source scan, describe one repair, and compare the new image before sharing it.