Restore Old Photos Free — AI Face Repair Tool

Restore old, blurry, or damaged family photos. Our AI reconstructs facial features with high fidelity.

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Tip: smooth out old photos and sharpen faces instantly.

Upload or Drag & Drop

Works best on photos with faces. JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 5MB

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Recent Restorations

Preserve Your History

Intelligent facial reconstruction for every generation.

Vintage Restoration

Repair Physical Damage

Scans of old photos often reveal cracks, tears, and fading. Our restoration model identifies these physical defects and inpaints them seamlessly.

  • Auto-colorize sepia tones
  • Remove scratches and creases
  • Sharpen facial landmarks
Vintage Photo Repair
Focus Correction

Save the Perfect Moment

Great expressions often happen when the camera isn't ready. Fix motion blur and slight out-of-focus issues to rescue candid shots.

The AI rebuilds eye details and mouth shape, making it look like you nailed the focus originally.

Motion Blur Fix
Biometric Fidelity

Recover True Identity

Unlike simple sharpeners that create artifacts, our generative model references millions of high-res faces to hallucinate realistic skin pores and iris details.

  • Upscale tiny profile pics
  • Natural-looking results
  • No "uncanny valley" effect
Face Details Visualization

Best Use Cases

Old Family Photos

Bring back facial detail and clear up vintage scan grain.

Profile Pictures

Improve face sharpness for professional social profiles.

Blurry Portraits

Reduce softness and out-of-focus blur without over-processing.

Low-Res Shots

Make faces and details clearer in small screenshots.

How Face Restoration Works

The tool analyzes the portrait area and attempts to rebuild clearer facial features while keeping the photo natural. Instead of simply sharpening (which can create halos and artifacts), AI restoration enhances edges and textures in a more intelligent way.

1

Upload Photo

Choose a photo with one or more faces. JPG, PNG, and WEBP supported.

2

AI Reconstruction

The AI maps facial landmarks (eyes, nose, mouth) and rebuilds them using a high-fidelity model.

3

Download Result

See the face sharpen instantly. Download the restored version to keep or print.

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Common Questions

Is NPGEN face restoration free?
Yes, the tool is free to use and doesn’t require an account.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Upload a photo, run restoration, and download the result.
Can it restore very old or scanned photos?
Yes, it can improve clarity and facial detail in many old or scanned images.
Can it fix a blurry face?
It often reduces blur and improves facial detail, especially when the face is visible and not extremely damaged.
Will it look natural?
NPGEN aims for natural restoration, but results can vary depending on the photo quality and lighting.
What image formats are supported?
Common formats like JPG and PNG are supported.
Does it work on group photos?
It can, but small faces may restore less strongly than large, clear faces.
Do you store my photos permanently?
Images may be processed temporarily to generate your output. Check the Privacy Policy for full details.

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