Guide to Restoring Old & Damaged Photos
Learn how to restore old or damaged photos in getimg.ai. Fix scratches, fading, and quality loss with a simple prompt.
How It Works
Image restoration brings damaged, faded, or low-quality photos back to their original state.
You can remove scratches, smooth artifacts, sharpen blurry details, and recover natural colors. All inside getimg.ai, no external tools needed.
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Restoring a Photo Using the Create Image Prompt Box
Step 1. Add the Image You Want to Restore
Log into getimg.ai and open "Image", then "Create image" from Actions in the sidebar. You can attach the photo you’d like to restore in a few ways:
- Click the Reference button in the prompt box and press Upload file or Select existing.
- Drag and drop an image straight from your gallery into the prompt box.
- Hover over an image in your gallery, click ⋯, and pick Use as reference.
This attaches your photo as a reference for editing.
Step 2. Write Your Restoration Prompt
In the prompt box, describe what you’d like to fix. A simple “restore this photo” will work. You can also add more details, like “fix scratches and colorize”.
Step 3. Generate
Click the arrow in the prompt box to start restoration.
Your restored version will appear as a new image, while the original stays untouched.
Restoring a Photo Using the Edit Prompt Box
To easily restore a photo that you've previously generated or uploaded, simply:
- Click an image in your gallery (e.g., in All media, Uploads, or any folder) to open it in the full view.
- In the prompt box below the image, describe what you want to do, for example: "restore and colorize this photo".
- Press the arrow in the prompt box and wait a moment.
Your restored photo will be generated as a new image.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't need complex technical terms. A simple command like "restore this photo" usually works very well. If you have specific needs, you can add them to the sentence, such as "restore this photo, remove scratches, and sharpen details."
Yes. You can combine restoration and colorization in a single step. Just include both instructions in your prompt, for example: "Restore this photo and colorize it." The AI will fix the damage and apply natural colors simultaneously.
No. When you run a restoration, getimg.ai generates a completely new image file. Your original uploaded photo remains untouched in your gallery, ensuring your digital archive stays safe even if you try multiple different restoration prompts.
The AI is designed to fix common issues found in physical prints and old scans, including scratches, dust spots, fading, and blurriness. It can also help smooth out artifacts to make low-quality images look crisp and high-resolution.
No. You do not need to use selection tools or brushes. Simply upload the image and tell the AI to "restore" it. The system automatically detects imperfections like scratches or tears and fills them in to match the surrounding content.