Topaz Image Restore
Topaz Image Restore is a professional-grade image restoration model powered by Topaz Labs' AI technology. Upload your image and let AI automatically detect and remove dust, scratches, and other imperfections — perfect for restoring old photos and scanned images.
Why Choose This?
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Dust and scratch removal
AI automatically detects and removes dust particles, scratches, and other surface imperfections.
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Old photo restoration
Ideal for restoring scanned photos, film negatives, and vintage images.
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Professional quality
Powered by Topaz Labs' AI, trusted by professional photographers and archivists.
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Multiple output formats
Export as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF based on your workflow needs.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
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| image | Yes | Source image to restore (upload or URL) |
| model | No | Restoration model to use (default: Dust-Scratch) |
| output_format | No | Output format: jpeg, jpg, png, tiff, or tif |
Model Options
| Model | Description |
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| Dust-Scratch | Standard dust and scratch removal (default) |
| Dust-Scratch V2 | Improved version with better detection and removal |
Output Format Options
- jpeg / jpg — Compressed format, smaller file size
- png — Lossless format, supports transparency
- tiff / tif — Professional format, highest quality preservation
How to Use
- Upload your image — drag and drop or paste a URL.
- Select model — choose Dust-Scratch or Dust-Scratch V2.
- Choose output format — select based on your quality and file size needs.
- Run — submit and download the restored image.
Pricing
Simple flat-rate pricing regardless of image size or model selected.
Best Use Cases
- Old Photo Restoration — Remove dust and scratches from vintage photographs.
- Film Scanning — Clean up scanned film negatives and slides.
- Archive Digitization — Restore historical images for digital archives.
- Family Photos — Bring old family photos back to life.
- Print Restoration — Clean up scanned prints with surface damage.
Pro Tips
- Use Dust-Scratch V2 for better results on heavily damaged images.
- For archival work, export as TIFF to preserve maximum quality.
- Combine with other Topaz tools (Sharpen, Upscale) for complete restoration workflow.
- Best results come from high-resolution scans of the original photos.
Notes
- This model is optimized for dust and scratch removal, not for colorization or major damage repair.
- For best results, scan original photos at high resolution before processing.
- V2 model generally produces better results but may take slightly longer.
Related Models
- Topaz Image Sharpen — AI-powered image sharpening.
- Topaz Image Enhance — AI-powered image upscaling.
- Topaz Image Denoise — AI-powered noise reduction.