Restore
Fix scratches, tears, fading, and age wear in old prints. Nostalgia starts with a restrained scene restore and only reaches for stronger portrait repair when the photo actually needs it.
After
BeforeDrag to compare: original vs. AI-restored output
Three steps to a restored photo
Upload
Upload a scan or snap a photo of your old print. JPEG, PNG, and HEIC are all supported.
AI Restores
Nostalgia's restore-first route repairs scratches, tears, fading, and soft detail without pushing the photo into an overprocessed look.
Download
Review the result, then download full-quality output or continue to colorize or enhance.
What restoration handles
Scratch & Tear Repair
Surface damage is detected and filled in with context-aware inpainting, preserving the surrounding detail.
Face Restoration
When a portrait needs extra help, the restore route can hand off to face-specific repair without making every photo look synthetic.
Fading & Contrast Recovery
Yellowed or faded prints get balanced tone recovery that brings back shadow and highlight detail.
Preserves Character
The model is tuned for restraint. It repairs damage without removing the qualities that make old photos feel authentic.
Your old photos deserve better
Upload a faded, scratched, or damaged photo, review the diagnosis, and start with the safest visible improvement first.