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Old Photo Restoration Online for free with AI

Nero AI Photo Restoration repairs scratches, improves faded photos, and brings out facial details in old pictures.

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Free to restore photos with the AI Photo Enhancer & Upscaler - Nero Lens App on your mobile.

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Photo Restoration at a Glance

  • Free Trial Credits

    New users get 10 Credits to start restoring.

  • Restoration Models

    Choose Natural+, Restore+, or Classic.

  • Image Formats

    Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and more.

  • Credits per Image

    Costs 1-4 credits per image depending on the model and settings.

See What AI Can Restore in Your Old Photos

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Compare the original and restored photos to see how scratches, faded areas, and facial details change.

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Repair Scratches and Damage in Old Photos

Nero AI Photo Restoration helps reduce scratches, creases, and visible marks in damaged old photos. It also improves faded areas, giving worn photographs a cleaner, clearer appearance.

Whether you’re restoring an individual portrait or a family group photo, reduce distracting damage so the people and details in the picture are easier to see.

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Bring Out Facial Details in Old Photos

Improve indistinct facial features in faded portraits and old family photographs. Facial enhancement works as part of photo restoration to make faces and expressions easier to see.

For pictures where facial detail has deteriorated over time, it helps create a clearer restored version that you can view, save, and share with family.

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Add Color as Part of Your Photo Restoration

Add color to aging black-and-white photos while repairing damage and enhancing facial details. Nero AI Photo Restoration combines these capabilities in one workflow, helping you create a restored color version of an old portrait or family photograph.

If your image is otherwise intact and only needs color, try Nero AI Colorize Photo.

How to Restore Old Photos Online

  1. Upload your image
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    Upload your image

    Upload the old photo you want to restore, or try a sample image to explore the tool.

  2. Choose a restoration model
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    Choose a restoration model

    Natural+ — A softer restoration style with facial detail enhancement. Restore+ — Combines scratch repair, color restoration, facial enhancement, and denoising. Classic — Covers basic damage repair, colorization, and facial enhancement.

    Check the model preview, HD output availability, and Credits required before you start.

  3. Preview and download your photo
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    Preview and download your photo

    See the changes with a before-and-after comparison, then download your restored photo to save or share with family.

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FAQ

What kinds of old photos can I restore?

Nero AI Photo Restoration helps repair scratches, improve faded areas, and bring out facial details in old portraits and family photos. Upload a photo or try a sample to explore the restoration options.

Can I restore and colorize an old photo at the same time?

Yes. Nero AI Photo Restoration includes colorization alongside damage repair and facial enhancement, so you can restore an aging black-and-white photo and explore a color version in the same workflow. If your photo only needs color, try Nero AI Colorize Photo.

How well does AI work on damaged photos?

AI can improve photos with visible scratches, fading, and unclear facial details. The amount of improvement depends on the original photo and selected model. Where important details are missing, AI may generate a plausible result rather than reproduce the exact original; generated colors may also differ from the original scene.

Can I get a higher-resolution restored photo?

Check the HD output option in the restoration workspace to see whether it is available for your image. If you want to enlarge the restored result further, try Nero AI Image Upscaler.

Can I try Nero AI Photo Restoration for free?

Yes. New users receive 10 free trial Credits to get started. Upload your photo, choose a restoration model, and check the Credits required before processing. When you need more, you can purchase additional Credits.

Is there a photo restoration API?

Yes. The Nero AI API lets you add photo restoration to your application or workflow. Explore the Nero AI API for integration details.

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

We offer AI Photo Enhancer & Upscaler - Nero Lens to mobile users. You can find your version above or at lens.nero.com.

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