Topaz for Web· Photo restoration

Restore old military photos.
Honor the service, sharpen the detail.

Upload a scan of an old service portrait or wartime snapshot and Topaz for Web restores it in seconds. The AI removes scratches, dust and creases, recovers faces and sharpens the detail the print still holds in uniforms and insignia, then saves a new copy so the original stays as it was.

Restore a military photo

Before: an old military photo, scanned with fading and damage

After: the same military photo restored by Topaz for Web

Restore a military photoOpens Topaz for Web with Photo Restoration selected.Upload to start

Input

Service print

Output

Restored

Tool

Photo Restoration

Typical time

A few seconds

How it works

How to restore an old military photo.

Start now

01
Upload
Scan the photo, then upload it. Topaz for Web opens with Photo Restoration selected.
02
Restore
Select your desired restoration settings and check the preview.
03
Download
Download the restored photo for a shadow box, a memorial, a Veterans Day post or a family archive.

What’s different

Why service photos need careful restoration.

Wallet prints and small portraits.
Many service photos were small prints carried in wallets or mailed home. Restoration recovers faces from tiny, soft originals and repairs the creases they picked up along the way.
Uniform detail, sharpened.
Restoration sharpens the detail the print still holds in collars, insignia and ribbons, so the uniform reads clearly again.
Black-and-white and sepia prints.
Most WWII and Korean War era photos are monochrome. Restoration works on them as they are, and Colorize Photos can add color afterwards.
Keep the record honest.
Fine details such as ribbon patterns are reconstructed by the AI. For research or records, compare the restored file with the original scan and keep both.

Recommended settings

Set up for the best result.

Topaz for Web opens with Photo Restoration selected when you start from this page. Adjust any setting before you export.

Step	Recommendation	Why
Scan	600 DPI, 1200 for wallet prints	Small prints need more resolution to recover faces and insignia.
Tool	Photo Restoration	Repairs creases, scratches, dust and fading in one pass.
Color	Keep the original	Colorize as a separate step if you want color.
Archive	Save the original scan too	Keeps an unaltered copy for records and research.

Pro users can also restore photos in the Topaz Photo desktop app.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I restore an old military photo?

Scan the print at 600 DPI, or 1200 DPI for small wallet photos, upload it to Topaz for Web and let Photo Restoration repair it. Check the preview and download the restored copy in seconds.

Can I restore WWII photos?

Yes. Restoration works on black-and-white and sepia prints from any era, repairing fading, scratches, dust, creases and small tears and recovering faces.

Can restoration help me identify ribbons and insignia?

It can make them clearer, but fine details are reconstructed by the AI rather than read from the print. Use the original scan as the reference for any research.

Can I colorize old military photos?

Yes. Restore the photo first, then add color with Colorize Photos. Uniform colors are AI estimates, so check them against known references if accuracy matters.