Polaroid Photo Restoration
Restore faded, yellowed, or damaged Polaroid photos with AI. Fix color shifts, remove scratches, and bring your instant-print memories back to vivid life.
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP — max 8MB
How It Works
Polaroid and instant-print photographs hold a unique place in photographic history — their one-of-a-kind, tangible nature makes each one irreplaceable. However, the chemical process behind instant film is notoriously unstable over time. Polaroid prints suffer from a distinctive set of aging issues: the signature white border yellows, colors shift dramatically toward magenta or cyan as unstable dyes degrade, and the sealed emulsion layer can develop bubbles, cracks, or delamination that creates cloudy patches across the image. Our AI restoration engine is specifically trained to recognize the unique degradation patterns of instant-film prints. It corrects the characteristic color casts that affect Polaroid chemistry differently from standard photographic prints, removes the haze and blotchiness caused by emulsion breakdown, and restores the punchy, saturated color palette that made instant photos so beloved. The AI also handles common physical damage — scratches on the plastic cover sheet, water intrusion marks, and the bending or cracking that occurs when the rigid print is flexed.
Common Questions
Can AI fix the yellow tint on old Polaroids?+
Yes. Yellowing in Polaroid prints is caused by specific chemical degradation that the AI understands. It removes the yellow cast from both the image area and the iconic white border.
My Polaroid has cloudy patches — can that be fixed?+
Cloudy or hazy areas are typically caused by emulsion delamination or moisture intrusion. The AI reconstructs the image beneath these defects using surrounding color and texture data.
Will the restored Polaroid keep its classic look?+
Absolutely. The AI restores the vibrant, slightly warm color signature that Polaroid film is known for, rather than converting it to a generic modern digital look.