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AAbner
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Jan 22, 2026

What is the best AI tool for restoring old photos?

Hi everyone, I just digitalized hundreds of old photos and some of them didn't look good. I heard these blurred images can be repaired or enhanced with AI tools. I want to digitally restore a collec...
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RyderNova
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Jan 22, 2026

Waifu2x is a popular free AI-based image upscaling and noise reduction tool, especially favored for restoring and enhancing images, including anime-style artwork and photos. It's widely used for improving image quality without sacrificing detail, making it a good choice if you're looking for a best AI photo restorer for your Windows computer.

How to use Waifu2x as AI photo restorer on Windows:

There are several ways to run Waifu2x on Windows:

1. Waifu2x Web-based Services

   Many online platforms offer free Waifu2x-based upscaling without installing anything.

   Example: waifu2x.udp.jp

   Upload your image, select settings, and download the enhanced image.

2. Desktop Applications

   Several Windows-compatible tools bundle Waifu2x algorithms:

   Waifu2x-Qt (a GUI application for Windows)

   waifu2x-caffe (more advanced, requiring some setup)

   waifu2x-converter (command-line or GUI options)

3. Using Waifu2x via GPU/CLI

   For more control and better performance, you can use command-line versions with GPU support, but this requires technical setup.

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