New: the Nano Banana 2 Lite model is live on Nano Banana.

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Mode

Photo Restoration

Restore and enhance old or damaged photos with improved clarity, color, and detail preservation

Restore old or damaged photos: repair scratches, recover faded color, and improve clarity while preserving the original detail and character.

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Example outputs

Real results from this mode

Photo Restoration — Example outputs
Photo Restoration — Example outputs
Photo Restoration — Example outputs

Real sample outputs migrated from our legacy site nanobananas.ai — not stock photos, not mockups.

How it works

Three steps to your first result

  1. 01

    Upload or describe

    Have an image? Upload it and say how you want it changed. No image? Just describe the picture you want — some modes offer extra settings to tune first.

  2. 02

    Generate

    Click generate and wait a few seconds without refreshing the page. If you leave midway, the finished image still lands in your history.

  3. 03

    Refine and download

    Re-edit the result with a follow-up prompt until you are happy, then download the high-resolution PNG or share it.

Pro tips

Get better results

  • When uploading original photos, maintain clarity as much as possible and outline damaged areas

  • Specify desired restoration degree, keep black and white or perform colorization

  • You can add personal relationships or historical context to facilitate restoration of clothing and environment details

FAQ

Common questions

Scratches, creases, fading, yellowing, and low resolution. Upload the clearest scan you have and say what to prioritize — scratch repair, color recovery, or clarity — and the model preserves the original faces and composition.