How can I restore my old family photos for free?

Sign up for Throwback AI and get 50 free credits. Upload your damaged, faded, or scratched photo and choose Basic Restoration (1 credit). Our AI automatically fixes scratches, tears, fading, and damage in 30-60 seconds. Download your restored photo in high resolution.

Can I make my photo look like the 80s or 90s?

Yes! Choose from 70s (disco, hippie), 80s (neon, Miami Vice, synthwave), 90s (grunge, hip hop, Friends-era), or 2000s (emo, MySpace, Y2K) styles. Upload your photo, select your decade and specific style, and our AI transforms it with authentic fashion, hairstyles, and photo effects from that era.

Can I create a D&D character or gaming avatar?

Absolutely! Upload your photo and choose from 50+ styles including D&D fantasy characters (wizards, warriors, elves), Game of Thrones inspired warriors, cyberpunk hackers, Halo-style soldiers, samurai, vikings, and more. Perfect for Discord, Twitch, tabletop RPG games like Roll20, and gaming profiles.

How much does it cost?

Get 50 free credits when you sign up (no credit card required). Basic photo restoration costs 1 credit, premium colorization costs 40 credits, and avatars cost 50 credits. Credit packages start at $4.99 for 400 credits.

Can AI really fix badly damaged photos?

Yes! Our AI can repair scratches, tears, water damage, fading, yellowing, cracks, wrinkles, and missing pieces. It works on old wedding photos, family portraits, military photos, and historical images. For severe damage, use Premium Restoration (40 credits) for advanced repair and colorization.

Is this good for themed parties and Halloween?

Perfect for it! Create authentic 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s looks for themed parties, spirit week decade day, Halloween costumes, throwback birthdays, and social media. Also great for cosplay with fantasy warrior and gaming character avatars.

Can I create a professional LinkedIn headshot?

Yes! Our Professional Headshot and LinkedIn Professional styles create high-quality business photos with clean backgrounds and professional attire. Perfect for LinkedIn, resumes, company websites, and dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge.

How long does processing take?

Basic restoration takes 30-60 seconds. Premium colorization takes 60-90 seconds. Vintage decade transformations take 30-60 seconds. Avatar generation takes 30-60 seconds. All with real-time progress updates.

Are my photos private and secure?

Yes! Your photos are processed on secure servers and automatically deleted after a short retention period. We never publish, share, or sell your images. Your privacy is our priority.

What can I use these photos for?

Use restored photos for: family reunions, genealogy, memorials, obituaries, printing, framing. Use vintage transformations for: social media throwbacks, themed parties, Halloween, spirit week. Use avatars for: Discord, Twitch, gaming profiles, D&D campaigns, LinkedIn, dating apps, cosplay.

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Restore Old Photos

Bring damaged and faded family photos back to life with AI.

Simple, Pay-As-You-Go Pricing

No subscriptions. Buy credits once, use them forever.

Dawn

$4.99

400 credits

✓ 400 basic restorations
✓ 10 colorizations
✓ 8 avatars or decade photos
✓ Credits never expire

Revival

$9.99

1,000 credits

✓ 1,000 basic restorations
✓ 25 colorizations
✓ 20 avatars or decade photos
✓ Credits never expire

Resurgence

$14.99

1,600 credits

✓ 1,600 basic restorations
✓ 40 colorizations
✓ 32 avatars or decade photos
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For Families

Preserve Family Memories

Bring old photos back to life

Restore precious family photos damaged over decades. Perfect for creating memorial displays, family history books, or surprising relatives with renewed memories.

Remove scratches & tears
Fix faded colors
Colorize black & white
Enhance faces & details

For Creators

Stand Out Online

Profile pics that get noticed

Create unique AI avatars for LinkedIn, Discord, Twitter, or gaming. Transform into fantasy characters, professional headshots, or sci-fi heroes that reflect your personality.

Fantasy & mythology
Sci-fi & futuristic
Professional headshots
Anime & cartoon styles

For Influencers

Nostalgia Content

Viral throwback posts

Create authentic 70s, 80s, 90s, or Y2K yearbook photos for Instagram and TikTok. Perfect for themed parties, nostalgia marketing, or just having fun with friends.

70s disco vibes
80s neon dreams
90s grunge era
Y2K aesthetic