Browse sample poster results on the right, then tap one to load that prompt back into the generator on the left.
Restore damaged photos while preserving identity
Use reusable prompts for scratches, fading, colorization, portraits, albums, and archival scenes.
Preserve faces
Keep facial structure, age, expression, and pose faithful to the reference photo.
Repair real damage
Guide GPT Image 2 to remove scratches, folds, stains, dust, blur, and faded contrast.
Recover natural color
Colorize black-and-white or sepia photos with restrained, historically plausible tones.
Reuse the workflow
Start from a prompt, attach a reference image, then refine the restoration constraints.
How old photo restoration works
Choose a prompt, attach the source photo, then generate a careful restoration with GPT Image 2.
Choose a restoration template
Pick the prompt that matches the source photo, from family portraits to ID photos.
Edit repair constraints
Replace variables for damage type, color treatment, crop, and preservation rules.
Generate and refine
Use GPT Image 2 to create a restored draft, then adjust for a more faithful result.
Old photo restoration FAQ
Practical answers for using GPT Image 2 restoration prompts.
Restore an old photo
Load a GPT Image 2 restoration template and generate a faithful first draft.