Restore Old Photos With AI

To restore an old photo with AI, upload a clear scan or photo of the print on PhotoToy AI with the Old Photo Restoration style selected. The AI reduces scratches, fading, and blur and returns a cleaned-up digital copy as a PNG in about 30 seconds for 1 credit. It is an AI interpretation, not an exact repair.

Try a sample photo

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10MB. Uploading explicit photos uses a credit and may block your account.

Selected style: Old Photo Restoration

For adults 18 and older.

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours.

About 30 seconds · 1 credit per image

Old Photo Restoration example made from a photo of a fictional person Original photo of a fictional, AI-generated person OriginalPhotoToy

Fictional, AI-generated example. Every person shown is fictional.

More Old Photo Restoration examples

Fictional, AI-generated example. Every person shown is fictional.

Old Photo Restoration result made from that photoOriginal example photo: a faded vintage black-and-white portrait (fictional, AI-generated)
Old Photo Restoration resultOriginal photo

How it works

01Original example photo: a faded vintage black-and-white portrait (fictional, AI-generated)

Upload a clear photo

Sign in, then upload one well-lit JPG, PNG, or WebP photo up to 10MB with your face clearly visible. Old Photo Restoration is preselected on this page.

02Old Photo Restoration result made from that photo

Generate your old photo restoration

Select Generate and confirm. It takes about 30 seconds and uses 1 credit. No prompt writing is needed.

03Old Photo Restoration result made from that photo

Download the PNG

Check the result and download the PNG image. Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours.

Photo tips for Old Photo Restoration

Good photos

  • ✓ Clear, visible face with sharp details.
  • ✓ Even lighting and a straight scan of the original print.

Photos to avoid

  • ✗ Blurred, tiny, or heavily filtered faces.
  • ✗ Faces hidden by objects, deep shadows, or glare.

Ways to use it

Family archives

Memory albums

Reunion displays

Digital keepsakes

Output and options

Format
PNG image
Dimensions
Vary by result; check the downloaded file.
Time
About 30 seconds; actual time may vary.
Credits
1 credit per image

New signups get 2 free generations. No prompt writing needed.

USD credit packs: $9.9 / 30 credits · $19.9 / 80 credits · $49.9 / 250 credits. No subscription. View pricing.

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours. Privacy policy.

FAQ

Can restoration recover exact missing details?

No. The AI fills gaps with its best guess. Keep your original scan, and treat the result as an interpretation.

What should I upload?

A flat, evenly lit scan or photo of the print. Avoid glare, angled shots, and cropped faces.

How much does an old photo restoration cost?

Each image uses 1 credit. One-time credit packs cost $9.9 for 30 credits, $19.9 for 80, or $49.9 for 250, in US dollars, with no subscription. New accounts get 2 free generations after signing in with Google.

What happens to my photo after making a restoration?

Uploaded originals are processed in memory and are not stored. Generated images and download links expire after 48 hours. Download your PNG before then. Uploading photos of other people or of minors requires the consent of that person or of the minor's parent or legal guardian.

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Make your own Old Photo Restoration

Start with one photo. Your style is already selected.

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Sign up and get 2 free generations

When email delivery is enabled, completed images are automatically sent to your Google email. Save the attachment; website links expire after 48 hours.

Choose a credit pack

Sign up and get 2 free generations

Starter

$9.9

30 credits · $0.33 per image

  • All styles included
  • PNG downloads
  • 1 credit per generation
  • One-time pack, no subscription

Best value

Big pack

$49.9

250 credits · $0.20 per image

  • All styles included
  • PNG downloads
  • 1 credit per generation
  • One-time pack, no subscription