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A side-by-side comparison of an antique map before and after restoration. The 'before' side is faded and damaged, while the 'after' side is vibrant, clean, and fully repaired, showing the effectiveness of the restoration process.

Free AI Old Map Restoration

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Restore Your Old Map

  1. 1

    Upload your map image

    Start by uploading a scanned image of your historical or vintage map. A higher resolution scan will provide better results.

  2. 2

    Describe the restoration

    Tell the AI what you want to fix. For example, type 'Restore the colors and sharpen the street names on this old city map'.

  3. 3

    Generate your restored map

    Click the generate button and our AI will process your image, correcting colors, enhancing details, and repairing digital damage in seconds.

  4. 4

    Download your map

    Your beautifully restored map is ready. Download the high-resolution PNG file to print, share, or add to your digital archive.

Uncover the secrets hidden in your old maps. Our AI-powered tool sharpens faded lines, clarifies hard-to-read text, and brings out the intricate details of historical cartography. Whether you are a historian, genealogist, or collector, you can now see street names, landmarks, and geographical features that were once obscured by time. Upload your scanned map and watch as our AI enhances its legibility and detail, digitally restoring it to its former glory and making it a valuable resource for research or display.

Enhance and Clarify Historical Details

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Give your aged maps a second chance. Time can cause paper to yellow, colors to fade, and stains to appear. Our AI old map restorer is trained to identify and correct these common issues. It intelligently adjusts color balance, reduces discoloration, and digitally mends areas affected by water spots or other damage. This process revitalizes the map’s appearance without compromising its historical character, resulting in a clean, vibrant digital version that highlights its original artistry and craftsmanship.

Digitally Repair Fading and Damage

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Preserve your valuable maps for future generations. Physical maps are fragile and susceptible to decay, but a high-resolution digital copy can last forever. Our tool allows you to create a pristine digital archive of your most important historical maps. After the AI restores your image, you can download a high-resolution PNG file perfect for digital collections, academic presentations, or creating beautiful prints for your home or office. Safeguard your cartographic treasures by creating a lasting digital legacy.

Create High-Quality Digital Archives

A split image demonstrating map restoration; the left side shows a torn, faded, and stained old map, while the right side shows the same map perfectly restored, clean, and with vibrant colors.
It’s Fast: Go from a faded, damaged map to a restored digital version in just a few moments. It's Easy to Use: Simply upload your map, provide a simple prompt, and let the AI do the heavy lifting. AI-Powered: Leverage artificial intelligence to perform complex restorations that would traditionally require specialized software. Preserve History: Perfect for genealogists, researchers, and history buffs looking to preserve and study historical documents. Print-Ready: Download a high-resolution file that's ready for printing and framing.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Old Map Restorer?

A demonstration of old map restoration, with the image split to show a before and after. One side depicts a torn, stained, and faded old map, while the other side shows the same map perfectly restored with clear lines and vibrant colors against a white background.
Family History Research: Clarify old property maps or city plans to trace ancestral roots and locate historical family homes. Academic and Historical Projects: Enhance maps for use in research papers, presentations, and publications to provide clear visual evidence. Decorative Artwork: Restore vintage maps to create stunning, high-quality prints for home or office decor. Digital Archiving: Build a clear and accessible digital library of historical maps for museums, libraries, or personal collections, protecting them from physical degradation.

Old Map Restoration Use Cases

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