Restore Old Photos with AI—Memories in New Brilliance
Faded or damaged photos? Use AI to restore old pictures and relive your memories in sharp, colorful, and vivid detail.
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How Does AI Old Photo Restoration Work?
Whether faded colors, scratches, or blurry edges—AI restoration of old photos is effortlessly easy. Modern technology brings your precious memories back to life in rich detail.
Before and After: AI Restores Old Photos for Impressive Results
Experience the magic: enhance old pictures with AI and watch the past shine again. The before and after comparison reveals the stunning impact of modern AI old photo restoration.
Powerful AI Features
Luminar Neo is much more than an old photo restoration tool—it is a complete AI-powered photo editor designed for creative and professional image enhancement.
Use our technology to naturally restore the sharpness of your image.
Creates a soft, professional background for portraits.
Emphasizes important details and textures in the image.
Give your faded memories a second life – enhance old photos now with AI in seconds!
Crop your photo and get it into shape! Upload the image, select the part, and download.
Automatically optimize photos, increase sharpness, adjust colors and quality
Restore Old Photos with AI Today!
Start Restoring PhotosRestore, colorize, sharpen, and enhance old photos in minutes with the AI-powered tools in Luminar Neo.
AI image enhancement
Use groundbreaking AI algorithms to automatically improve image quality, so you can get the most out of your photos with minimal effort.
Raw processing
Work directly with RAW files to achieve maximum quality and detail, and to have more control over your final image.
Layer support
Layer multiple images, adjustments, or effects on top of each other to create complex compositions or subtle enhancements with full control.
Non-destructive processing
Make edits without altering the original image file, so that your original data always remains intact and accessible.
Lens correction
Automatically correct lens distortion, chromatic aberrations, and vignetting to improve image quality and accuracy.
Cloning tools
With the precise, user-friendly cloning functions, you can effortlessly remove unwanted elements or replicate parts of your images.
Dodge & Burn
You can selectively lighten or darken areas of your image, adding depth and emphasis to the key elements of your composition.
Color improvement
Optimize the colors in your photos to achieve vibrant, true-to-life hues, or create stylized looks that match your creative vision.
Crop and resize
Adjust the crop and size of your photos with the precise cropping and resizing tools - ideal for composition adjustments or format requirements.
Batch processing
Apply edits efficiently to multiple photos simultaneously to save time and ensure consistency across a range of images.
What Our Users Say
Users love how quickly Luminar Neo restores old family photos, improves damaged scans, and revives important memories with natural-looking AI enhancements.
April 6, 2026
Ive been using Luminar since it was…
Ive been using Luminar since it was originally relased back in 2016 and currently use the Luminar NEO version. Brilliant program to plugs right ...
into Photoshop/Adobe Creative Suite. Essential program for my everyday work
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BRADLEY SISSINS
April 3, 2026
Luminar Neo is THE tool I need for
Luminar Neo is THE tool I need for. It’s easy, intuitive and it offers a lot of possibilities. I’m not an expert in postprocessing ...
for sure I was able to pimp up my game thanks to Luminar Neo. And the icing on the cake, when you have a question or a problem, the customer care is incredibly fast to answer!
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Sébastien
March 30, 2026
Best editing tool
Been a loyal user of Luminar since its inception, always part of my toolset.
Maz
March 30, 2026
The software is really fun to use
The software is really fun to use. You can get a lot out of your photos. It’s intuitive and very user-friendly. The support team ...
is quick to respond and very friendly.
I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend this software to others.
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René Kolbe
March 28, 2026
The software is great and very user…
The software is great and very user friendly. The support provided is superior.
R Kumar
Frequently Asked Questions about Restoring Old Photos with AI
How does Luminar Neo's AI old photo restoration work?
Luminar Neo automatically analyzes your image using AI technology. The software detects scratches, tears, fading, blur, and missing details, then intelligently restores the photo while preserving a natural appearance. You can also fine-tune colors, contrast, and textures manually.
Is an AI restoration of old photos free?
You can try Luminar Neo for free during the trial period. A license or subscription is required for unlimited access to all AI-powered restoration tools.
What file formats are supported?
Luminar Neo supports popular formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and RAW files. You can also import scanned photos and digitized negatives for restoration.
Can I restore old photos with AI on my mobile device?
Yes. Luminar Mobile allows you to improve and restore photos directly on your smartphone or tablet using AI-powered editing tools.
Does AI work on heavily damaged images, too?
Yes. AI can detect deep scratches, stains, fading, and blur while reconstructing damaged areas surprisingly well. For extremely damaged photos, combining AI restoration with manual adjustments can deliver the best results.