AI Photo Restoration

Bring old prints back. Add a scan or a photo of the picture, ask for scratches and fading to be repaired and color brought back, and save the result.

Restore a photo

You’ll add the photo to edit in ChatUp after you sign in.

Sample restoration

Before and after: a faded black-and-white photo of a couple dancing at a street party, then restored in color
Give old photos new lifeRepair the scratches and fading on this old photo and add natural color. Keep the faces and the scene unchanged.

Old photos, ready to share again

Before and after: a faded black-and-white photo of a couple dancing at a street party, then restored in color

Repair and colorize

Ask for creases, scratches and faded patches to be repaired, and for natural color to replace black and white.

Restore a photo

Good for

Family albums

Refresh prints of grandparents, weddings and holidays.

Reunions and memorials

Prepare clear copies of old photos for slideshows and printed boards.

Black-and-white to color

See an old moment in natural color, while keeping the people recognizable.

Gifts

Restore a photo before framing it for someone who’ll treasure it.

Restore a photo

How to restore an old photo

  1. Step 1

    Scan or snap it

    Scan the print or take a straight, well-lit photo of it, then add it in the AI Image Editor.

  2. Step 2

    Describe the repair

    Ask for the damage you can see to be fixed, and for color if you want it.

  3. Step 3

    Save the copy

    Save the restored version; your original stays as it was.

Restore a photo

FAQ

Will faces stay the same?

Add “keep the faces unchanged” to your description. If a result drifts, try again with a smaller change, such as repairs first and color second.

What kind of photo should I add?

A flat, evenly lit scan or photo of the print, without glare, gives the editor the most to work with.

Can it add color to black-and-white photos?

Yes. Ask for natural color, and mention any colors you know, such as a red dress or a blue car.

Do I need a plan?

Yes. Making and editing images is part of a paid ChatUp plan. Plans show their limits before you choose one. See plans.

Can I use the results commercially?

Under ChatUp’s Terms you keep the rights to what you create, including commercial use, as long as you follow the Terms and the law. Read the Terms.

Give an old photo a second life

Describe the repair and ChatUp makes a fresh copy.

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