Does this tool use a cloud provider?

Yes. This workflow needs AI processing outside the browser, so the page uses a provider-backed task flow instead of local-only processing.

Will the result have a watermark?

No. ArtPlayer does not add watermarks to the downloaded result.

Do I need an account?

No regular account is required, but the tool may use short-lived sessions and quota checks to keep the service available.

Why can processing take time?

Provider-backed work depends on file length, queue capacity, network conditions, and the model or service used for the result.

What can make a cloud task fail?

Tasks can fail when the file is too large, the format is unsupported, the network drops, or the provider is temporarily unavailable.

Is the result an exact restoration?

No. GPT Image 2 generates plausible replacement detail and may not reproduce the original pixels that are damaged or missing.

How accurate is black-and-white colorization?

Colorization is a realistic estimate based on the image content, so colors may not match historical facts exactly.

Which photos work best?

Photos with scratches, stains, folds, blur, noise, or faded color work best, and faces usually benefit the most from repair.

Is the photo uploaded?

Yes. The photo is sent to the cloud AI provider for repair and colorization. Do not upload sensitive content.

Is old photo restoration free?

Yes. The free cloud quota covers 10 photos per hour and 20 per day without an account.

AI photo tool

Old Photo Restore

GPT Image 2AI photo repair

Repair scratches, dust, stains, folds, blur, and faded color with cloud AI, and optionally colorize black-and-white photos.

Source photo

Choose an image

or drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP image

Repair mode

Choose how the cloud AI handles this photo.

Repair strategy

Choose how aggressively the AI repairs the image.

Face priority

Prefer naturally restoring faces when they appear.

Free cloud quota: 10 photos/hour and 20/day.

How it works

Three steps to finish the browser workflow.

1
Choose file
Repair scratches, dust, stains, folds, blur, and faded color with cloud AI, and optionally colorize black-and-white photos.
2
Restore photo
Upload an old or damaged photo, choose a repair mode, then compare and download the restored PNG.
3
Download result
Check the finished result, then download the exported file.

Everything you need

Core details about privacy, browser support, output, and practical limits before you start.

Damage removal

Removes scratches, stains, folds, blur, noise, and compression artifacts.

Face priority

Prefer naturally reconstructing faces without changing identity.

Colorize option

Optionally bring realistic color back to black-and-white photos.

Frequently asked questions

Find quick answers about privacy, browser support, exports, and what to try when a file is heavy.

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How it works

Choose file

Restore photo

Download result

Everything you need

Damage removal

Face priority

Colorize option

Frequently asked questions

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