ClroAi practical guide
How to restore an old or damaged photo
Prepare a scan, repair fading and surface damage, and evaluate a natural-looking restored photo.
Before you start
- A JPG, PNG, or WebP scan up to 24 MB
- A ClroAi account
- Enough points for the live price shown after sign-in
Step-by-step instructions
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Prepare the scan
Scan the whole photograph in even light. Avoid reflections, heavy phone filters, and tight crops that remove damaged edges.
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Upload and restore
Upload the image, verify the left-side preview, and start restoration. The tool targets fading, yellowing, stains, scratches, and lost clarity in one pass.
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Review before saving
Move the before-and-after divider across faces and damaged areas. Download only after checking that facial identity, clothing, and background details remain believable.
Tips for a better result
- Keep an untouched copy of the original scan.
- For torn photos, scan every surviving fragment before arranging a composite.
Troubleshooting
A face changed too much
Use a higher-resolution scan with less glare and avoid enlarging a tiny face before restoration.
Scratches remain
Crop excess borders, improve scan contrast slightly, and retry with the damaged area clearly visible.
Note: AI results vary with the input and settings. This guide documents the current interface and tested workflow; it is not a result guarantee.