Old photos restored, paid per photo
Upload a scan of the old photo and say what to fix: scratches, creases, stains, fading, and whether to add color. Image models that edit your own picture rebuild the damaged parts while keeping the faces and the scene. Nano Banana 2.1 keeps faces most faithful, and every photo is priced before you start.
$0.50 of free credit when you verify your email. Images from $0.045, top-ups from $5, and top-up credit never expires.
An example
An old photo, before and after
“Restore this old photo: remove the scratches, creases, stains and dust, recover the faded areas, sharpen the faces gently, and add natural, period-appropriate color. Keep every face, expression, pose, piece of clothing and the background exactly as they are. Do not add or remove anything.”
Made on November 10, 2026 with Nano Banana 2.1, in one step. The old photo was made with an AI image model, so the couple never existed; a scan of your own photo is restored the same way.
Which model to use
Today’s price per image on each model, from GenMagic’s live price list, and what 100 of them cost. You pay only for the images you make.
| Model | Why for this | An image | 100 images | Edits your image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana 2.1 | keeps faces and details faithful while repairing damage | $0.058 | $5.81 | Yes |
| GPT Image 2 | follows exact instructions on what to fix and what to keep | $0.058 | $5.81 | Yes |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | natural, rich color for colorizing | $0.068 | $6.75 | Yes |
| Qwen Image 3 | a lower price for simple repairs | $0.045 | $4.50 | Yes |
Prompts that work
Each opens the studio with the prompt and the model ready. Change it, see the price, generate.
Repair and colorize
Restore this old photo: remove the scratches, creases, stains and dust, recover the faded areas, sharpen the faces gently, and add natural, period-appropriate color. Keep every face, expression, pose, piece of clothing and the background exactly as they are. Do not add or remove anything.
Repair, keep black and white
Restore this black and white photo: repair the torn corner and the cracks, remove spots and dust, even out the contrast, and keep it black and white. Keep the people and the scene exactly as they are.
How to get good results
- Scan or photograph the print flat, in good light, as large as you can: the model can only restore what it can see.
- Say what to fix and what to keep: 'keep every face exactly as it is' stops the model from 'improving' people.
- Colorize in a second pass if the first one changes too much: repair first, then ask for color.
- Compare two models on the same photo: each one repairs differently, and a photo costs cents.
- Want it to move? The restored photo can open a short clip: see animating old photos.
Go deeper: Animate the restored photo, Every image model, priced.
Questions
Can AI restore a damaged old photo?
Yes. Upload a scan to an image model that edits your picture (Nano Banana 2.1, GPT Image 2, Seedream) and describe the repairs: scratches, tears, stains, fading. It rebuilds the damaged parts and keeps the rest.
Will it change the people's faces?
It can, if you do not say otherwise. Ask it to keep every face exactly as it is, and compare the result with the original before you keep it.
What does restoring a photo cost?
One image per attempt, at the price in the table on this page; most photos take one or two attempts.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You top up a balance and pay per photo; top-up credit never expires.
What does an image cost?
Today an image costs $0.058 on Nano Banana 2.1, $0.058 on GPT Image 2, $0.068 on Seedream 5.0 Pro, $0.045 on Qwen Image 3. The studio shows the price before you generate, and an image that fails is not charged.
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