AI Photo Restoration One-Click Print-Ready Upscaling

Restore Old Photos with Google’s Nano Banana

Fix scratches, folds, stains, and fading in minutes. Enhance and upscale to crisp, high-resolution images—while your originals stay private and secure.

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Restored portrait after Nano Banana processing
Original faded portrait before restoration

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One-Click Restore

Automatic detection and repair of scratches, folds, dust and fading.

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Done in Minutes

Batch multiple images; perfect for whole albums.

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Print-Ready Upscaling

2×–4× upscaling with detail sharpening and noise control.

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Private by Default

Encrypted transfers; only you can access originals & results.

Why Restore Old Photos?

Preserve family history, prevent further decay, and create beautiful displays or gifts. With Google’s Nano Banana inside BananaBatch, professional-grade results are accessible to everyone.

What Our Users Say

SJ
★★★★★
"In less than ten minutes, we restored three generations of wedding photos and printed them for a 60th anniversary. The results looked like they were shot yesterday. Absolutely amazing technology!"
Professional Photographer
MR
★★★★★
"I had a water-damaged family photo from the 1940s that I thought was beyond repair. Nano Banana not only fixed the damage but enhanced details I couldn't even see in the original. Incredible results!"
Family History Enthusiast
LW
★★★★★
"As a museum curator, I've worked with expensive restoration services. Nano Banana delivered professional-quality results in minutes, not weeks. Perfect for our digitization project."
Museum Curator
DK
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"Restored my grandfather's military photos from WWII. The AI handled severe scratches and fading beautifully. Some minor details could be better, but overall very impressive technology."
History Teacher
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High-Resolution Quality

Nano Banana repairs damage and enhances detail. Small scans (e.g., 600×872) become crisp files suitable for frames and 4K screens thanks to noise reduction, tone rebalance, and texture-aware sharpening.

Scientific Foundation of AI Photo Restoration

The technology behind Nano Banana's photo restoration is based on cutting-edge research in deep learning and computer vision. Recent academic studies have demonstrated remarkable advances in AI-powered image restoration techniques that form the foundation of modern restoration tools.

Latest Research in AI Image Restoration:

📚 Harvard ADS: "Deep Learning Approaches for Digital Signal Processing in Image Restoration" (2022)

Comprehensive analysis of neural network architectures for image enhancement and damage repair, providing theoretical foundations for modern AI restoration tools.

🎨 MIT News: "Restoring Damaged Paintings Using AI-Generated Masks" (2025)

Latest breakthrough in AI-powered restoration techniques for cultural heritage preservation, demonstrating advanced mask generation for targeted repairs.

Before & After Examples

See how Nano Banana revives faded family memories. Originals sit on top; restored versions show the recovered detail, color, and clarity.

Original Faded portrait before restoration
Restored Same portrait after AI restoration with colors and contrast recovered
Original Wrinkled group photo before restoration
Restored Group photo after restoration with wrinkles removed
Original Discolored wedding moment before restoration
Restored Wedding moment after restoration with tones balanced and details sharpened

Step-by-Step Workflow

1) Digitize

Scan at 300–600 DPI or photograph in diffuse light. Keep the print flat.

2) Upload

Open the BananaBatch app and add your images (drag & drop supported).

3) Restore

Click Restore. Nano Banana removes folds, scratches, dust and aging artifacts.

4) Upscale

Choose 2× for tiny scans or 4× for mid-size prints. Preview before downloading.

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Upload your damaged photo and see Nano Banana's AI restoration in action. We'll automatically fix scratches, folds, stains, and fading with our optimized restoration prompt.

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Bulk Image Generation with AI

Efficiently process multiple photos at once with our batch processing feature for large photo collections.

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Complete Guide to Nano Banana AI

Discover all the capabilities of Google's Nano Banana AI and how it revolutionizes photo editing workflows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nano Banana really fix scratches and fold lines? ⌄
Yes—targeted inpainting and texture synthesis remove visible damage while preserving faces and film grain.
How long does restoration take? ⌄
Most photos complete in minutes depending on size and queue.
Are my photos private? ⌄
Uploads are encrypted and only accessible to your account. We do not publicly share images.
What upscaling should I choose? ⌄
Use 2× for tiny scans; 4× for medium scans intended for large prints. Preview to confirm texture quality.
Can I restore vintage family photos from the 1800s? ⌄
Yes! Nano Banana excels at restoring very old photographs, including daguerreotypes, tintypes, and albumen prints from the 1800s. The AI can handle severe aging, fading, and damage common in historical photographs.
What file formats does the AI photo restoration support? ⌄
Nano Banana supports all major image formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and RAW files. For best results, upload the highest resolution scan available of your damaged photo.
How does AI photo restoration compare to manual Photoshop editing? ⌄
AI restoration is significantly faster (minutes vs hours) and can recover details that manual editing might miss. While skilled Photoshop work remains excellent for specific artistic choices, AI excels at pattern recognition and natural-looking repairs.
Can the tool fix severely torn or damaged photographs? ⌄
Yes, Nano Banana specializes in repairing physical damage including tears, holes, water damage, and missing sections. The AI intelligently reconstructs missing areas based on surrounding context and learned patterns.
Is there a limit to how many photos I can restore for free? ⌄
As long as your Credit Balance is in positive there is no limit at all.
What resolution will my restored photo be? ⌄
Restored photos maintain the resolution of your original upload, with options to upscale up to 4x the original size using AI super-resolution technology for enhanced detail and clarity.
Can I restore colorized versions of black and white photos? ⌄
Nano Banana can repair damage in already colorized photos and enhance their quality. For AI colorization of black and white photos, we offer separate colorization tools in our suite.
How long does the AI photo restoration process take? ⌄
Most photo restorations complete within 1-2 minutes (!), depending on image size and complexity of damage. Severely damaged photos or high-resolution images may take up to 3-5 minutes.

Bring your family photos back to life in minutes.

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