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Remove Scratches from Photos
Remove light scratches, fold marks, and scan lines without making the photo look smeared.
Real before-and-after proof
Crease and scratch artifacts reduced while preserving textures.
Scratch-aware repairTexture kept naturalOnline and easy to use
Scratch assessment
Identify your scratch type
Different scratch types require different repair strategies. Select the type that best matches the scratch characteristics in your photo.
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Fine Scratches
Surface-level lines from handling and storage. AI treats these as texture-layer damage and blends them without blurring adjacent detail.
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Deep Scratches
Penetrating marks that cut through image layers. Detected and repaired separately from fine scratches to maintain structure.
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Crease Marks
Linear folds from bending or album storage. AI softens the crease line while recovering the visual continuity across the fold.
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Scan Lines
Horizontal artifacts introduced by scanner hardware. Detected as periodic patterns and reduced without affecting image content.
Unsure which scratch type your photo has? Upload it and the system will automatically detect and apply the most suitable repair strategy.
Scratch assessment
Scratch severity assessment
Different scratch severities require different repair strategies. Assess the damage level first, then match the appropriate treatment for more accurate results.
Severity levels and treatment
Fine scratches
Identifying characteristics
Hair-thin lines visible only under close inspection, without interrupting subject texture or edges.
Repair approach
Lightweight texture inpainting that removes scratches while preserving surrounding texture integrity.
Expected outcome
Near-invisible after repair with natural texture maintained.
Medium scratches
Identifying characteristics
Repeated linear marks that interrupt edge structures or facial zones.
Repair approach
Clear the damaged lines first, then intelligently reconnect broken edges to restore structural continuity.
Expected outcome
Primary damage significantly reduced; minor traces may remain under magnification.
Deep scratches
Identifying characteristics
Deep grooves or crease-like damage crossing key subject areas, destroying pixels across multiple color channels.
Repair approach
Multi-stage progressive repair: reconstruct adjacent region structure first, then apply context-aware fill to damaged areas.
Expected outcome
Visual continuity recoverable, but full original texture fidelity has an upper bound.
Most old photos contain mixed severity levels. Prioritize the dominant type for initial assessment.
Repair logic
From visible damage to cleaner output
This tool is designed around remove scratches from photos, helping you quickly assess which photo problems it addresses.
Diagnose the issue
Treats light lines and deep marks differently, so the workflow starts with the most visible damage pattern.
Control the repair strength
Keeps clean areas looking untouched, avoiding over-processing and artifacts.
Export a more reliable result
Works well on scanned prints and album photos, making the photo more suitable for saving, printing, or sharing.
Scenario
Clean up a scratched family portrait
Problem: Thin lines run across the face and clothing after years in storage.
Result: The marks fade back while the photo still keeps its natural texture.
Crease and scratch artifacts reduced while preserving textures.
Scenario
Reduce a long fold mark
Problem: A crease cuts through the middle of the print and pulls attention away from the subject.
Result: The damaged line is softened so the scene reads as one image again.
Scratch removal before/after
Review how lines, folds, and paper texture are restored before you upload your own photo.
These examples focus on fine scratches, crease marks, and deeper damage.
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Scratch Repair
Fine scratch cleanup
See how thin scratches on faces and clothing are removed while texture stays natural.
Detailed overview
Review how lines, folds, and paper texture are restored before you upload your own photo.
- These examples focus on fine scratches, crease marks, and deeper damage.
- Check whether texture continuity and edge cleanup look natural after repair.
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Scratch Repair
Crease line repair
See how a strong fold line is softened and the light-dark transition looks smoother.
Detailed overview
Review how lines, folds, and paper texture are restored before you upload your own photo.
- These examples focus on fine scratches, crease marks, and deeper damage.
- Check whether texture continuity and edge cleanup look natural after repair.
Workflow
Scratch triage board
This tool does more than upload. You can see examples, understand the fix, and then decide whether to upload your photo.
Scan surface
Upload the scratched photo
Source photoStart with the cleanest scan or original file available so the system can accurately distinguish scratch damage from natural paper texture.
Upload photoDrag image into uploader
Drag here or click to uploadRoute by severity
Repair the damaged areas
Repair passFine scratches receive lightweight texture inpainting, while deeper marks and creases get context-aware structural reconstruction — operating only on damaged regions.
Texture QA
Check the cleaned result
PreviewBefore downloading, inspect faces, clothing, and background texture to confirm scratch damage has been reduced while the photo's original character is preserved.
Use cases
The examples below help you determine which photo problems this tool addresses and what results to expect.
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Clean up a scratched family portrait
Problem: Thin lines run across the face and clothing after years in storage.
Result: The marks fade back while the photo still keeps its natural texture.
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Reduce a long fold mark
Problem: A crease cuts through the middle of the print and pulls attention away from the subject.
Result: The damaged line is softened so the scene reads as one image again.
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Remove scanner streaks
Problem: The scan adds repeating horizontal lines that were not on the original photo.
Result: The streaks are cleaned up and the picture looks much less distracting.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about upload, results, and whether this tool fits your photo.
Can it handle both tiny scratches and heavier damage?
Yes. Light scratches and deeper damage need different handling. This tool treats them separately, so small lines fade without making bigger damaged areas look pasted over.
Will the photo end up looking soft after scratch removal?
It tries not to. The repair stays focused on the damaged spots, so hair, fabric, and background texture can stay natural.
Does this work well for scanned old prints?
Yes. Scanned old prints are a strong match because they often have scratches, fold marks, dust, and scan lines together.
Can a deep scratch disappear completely?
Sometimes, but not always. If nearby detail is still there, the repair can blend in very well. If a large area is missing, the mark usually becomes much less obvious rather than completely gone.
What kind of file gives the best result?
Use the cleanest original you have. A good scan or a higher-resolution photo usually gives the best result.
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What to expect
Scratch-aware repair · Texture kept natural · Online and easy to use