# AI photo restoration for old and damaged photos

> NanoBanana's AI photo restoration repairs scanned prints: it removes scratches, dust and creases, restores faded contrast, sharpens faces and can add natural color. Upload a scan, describe the repair and download the result in up to 4K for 20 credits with Nano Banana 2. The model reconstructs missing detail, so always keep your original.

Scan or photograph an old print, upload it and let Nano Banana repair tears, scratches and fading, then add color if you like.

## At a glance

- **Input:** A scan or a flat, glare-free phone photo
- **Repairs:** Scratches, tears, stains, fading and blur
- **Color:** Optional, natural colorization
- **Price per image:** 20 credits with Nano Banana 2, 45 with Nano Banana Pro
- **Output:** Up to 4K, suitable for printing

- Scratch and tear repair
- Face sharpening
- Optional colorization

[Restore a photo](https://getnanobanana.app/create)

## Careful repairs, not a new picture

- **Damage repair**: Scratches, dust, stains, creases and missing corners are filled in convincingly.
- **Faces kept faithful**: Features are sharpened without turning your relatives into strangers.
- **Natural colorization**: Realistic skin, clothing and sky colors when you ask for color.

## How to restore a photo

1. **Digitize the print**: Scan it or take a flat, glare-free phone photo.
2. **Upload and describe**: Say what to repair and whether to add color.
3. **Download at 2K or 4K**: Choose a higher resolution for printing.

## How to digitize an old photo for the best result

The restoration can only work with what the scan contains, so a few minutes of preparation pay off:

- Use a flatbed scanner at 600 dpi or more if you have one
- With a phone, shoot in daylight, straight above the print, without flash
- Remove the photo from glossy sleeves and frames to avoid glare
- Fill the frame with the photo and crop the table around it
- Dust the print gently with a soft brush before scanning

## Restoration or colorization?

Restoration repairs damage and keeps the photo as it was, including black and white. Colorization adds color to a monochrome photo. You can ask for both in one prompt, or restore first and colorize the restored version, which gives you more control.

If you know the real colors, such as a blue uniform or a red door, say so in the prompt; otherwise the model chooses plausible colors.


## Related tools

- [AI image editor](https://getnanobanana.app/ai-image-editor): Further edits after restoration.
- [Nano Banana Pro](https://getnanobanana.app/nano-banana-pro): The most faithful detail.
- [Prompt library](https://getnanobanana.app/prompts): Five restoration prompts to copy.

## Nano Banana pricing: plans and credit packs

- Starter: $9.99 / month, 1,000 credits
- Pro: $24.99 / month, 2,800 credits
- Studio: $59.99 / month, 7,000 credits
- Mini: $4.99, 400 credits
- Standard: $14.99, 1,300 credits
- Mega: $39.99, 3,600 credits

## Photo restoration FAQ

### Will the restored photo be exactly like the original?

It stays close to the original, but the model has to guess missing details. Always keep your original scan.

### Can it colorize black-and-white photos?

Yes. Ask for color and, if you know them, mention the real colors of clothes or places.

### What resolution should I pick?

Choose 2K for screens and sharing, and 4K if you plan to print the restored photo.

### Is it safe to upload family photos?

Uploads are used only to run your restoration and show your history, and are never sold. You can request deletion at any time under the privacy policy.

## Give an old photo a second life

Your first restorations are on us.

_Last updated 2026-09-28_