What is AI photo restoration?
AI photo restoration is the process of using machine learning models to automatically repair and enhance old, damaged, or degraded images. Unlike traditional editing tools that require manual retouching, AI restoration analyzes the entire image context to intelligently fill in missing areas, remove noise, sharpen details, and correct color balance. The result is a clean, high-resolution version of the original — often indistinguishable from a brand-new photograph.
Types of damage Fotki fixes
Physical damage: scratches, tears, creases, and holes left from improper storage or handling of printed photos.
Chemical degradation: fading, yellowing, and color shift caused by aging paper and film stock over decades.
Water and humidity: blotchy stains, emulsion damage, and mold spots from moisture exposure.
Optical issues: blur from camera movement, low resolution from old scanning equipment, and grain from high-ISO film.
Why use a mobile app for restoration?
With Fotki, you don't need a scanner or a desktop computer. Simply point your phone camera at a printed photo — a family album, a framed portrait, an old newspaper clipping — and Fotki automatically corrects perspective, removes glare, and applies full AI restoration in one step. The result is saved to your photo library in high resolution, ready to share or print.
Privacy and data security
Many online photo restoration services upload your family photos to remote servers, where they may be stored, processed, or used for model training. Fotki processes AI restoration securely and never stores your images on external servers without your consent. Restored photos are saved exclusively to your local device library. No account creation, no cloud backup, no data retention — your family's memories remain yours alone.
Supported platforms
Fotki is available for iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android. The app is free to download and includes 10 restoration coins on install. Additional coins can be purchased directly in the app without a subscription.
