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AI Old Document Restoration

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Restore Your Old Document

  1. 1

    Upload your document

    Start by uploading a photo or scan of the old document you want to restore. Ensure the image is as clear as possible.

  2. 2

    Describe the restoration

    In the prompt box, tell the AI what to fix. For instance, type 'fix the tear on the right side and enhance the faded handwriting'.

  3. 3

    Generate your restoration

    Click the generate button and let our AI work its magic. It will process the image and apply the repairs based on your prompt.

  4. 4

    Download your document

    Your restored document is ready. Download the high-resolution PNG file to save, print, or share your newly preserved piece of history.

Turn back the clock on wear and tear. Our AI document restoration tool specializes in digitally mending historical and personal papers. Upload a photo of a document suffering from creases, tears, water stains, or yellowing, and our AI will analyze the damage and intelligently reconstruct the affected areas. This process seamlessly repairs the visual damage, creating a clean, restored digital version of your valuable document. It is perfect for preserving everything from antique letters to important certificates without altering the original physical copy.

Digitally Repair Damaged Documents

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Recover lost words from the past. Over time, ink fades and handwriting can become nearly impossible to read. Pixelcut's tool is designed to target and enhance faded text on old documents. By improving contrast and sharpening the characters, our AI can make faint inscriptions legible again. This is ideal for genealogists deciphering old family records, historians studying aged manuscripts, or anyone trying to read a treasured but faded family recipe. Simply upload a scan or photo, and let our AI bring the text back into focus.

Enhance Faded and Illegible Text

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Create a lasting digital archive of your most important papers. Instead of letting fragile documents degrade further, you can transform them into high-resolution digital files that stand the test of time. Once restored, you can download a crisp, clean PNG image that is perfect for printing, sharing with family, or storing safely in the cloud. This ensures that the stories and information held in your documents are preserved for future generations to access and appreciate, safeguarding them from physical damage or loss.

Preserve Memories in High Resolution

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It’s Fast: Go from a damaged, faded document to a restored digital copy in just a few seconds. It’s Easy to Use: No complex software needed. Just upload your image and describe the restoration you want. AI-Powered Repair: Our tool intelligently fixes common issues like tears, stains, and creases. Text Enhancement: Improve the readability of faded handwriting and old print. Preserve Your Originals: Keep your physical documents safe by creating high-quality digital versions for sharing and archiving.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Old Document Restoration?

A dramatic before-and-after view of a historical document being restored. The left side is old, torn, and stained, while the right side is clean, crisp, and perfectly legible against a white background.
Genealogy Research: Clean up and read old birth certificates, census records, and passenger lists. Family Heirlooms: Restore handwritten letters, postcards, and recipes from relatives to share with your family. Historical Archiving: Digitize and repair historical manuscripts, maps, and records for research or collection purposes. Personal Records: Fix damage to important personal papers like diplomas or certificates that have suffered from water or age. Collectible Items: Clean up vintage posters, flyers, or other paper memorabilia for digital display.

Old Document Restoration Use Cases

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