Torn and missing corners
Lost corners and ragged edges are rebuilt so the page is whole again.
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Restore Old Documents with AI, Free
Repair torn, mouldy, water-stained and creased old documents in one click. Scripily rebuilds missing paper around the damage and keeps the original print and handwriting.
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Free to sign up · Monthly points on every plan · JPG, PNG and PDF
- Repairs heavy damage
- Rebuilds missing paper
- Keeps the original print
- Original never touched
What it repairs
Heavy damage, fixed in one pass
Each preview loops between the damaged 1889 poster and the restored result.
Mould and mildew
Dark blooms and spore spots are lifted without washing out the print.
Water damage
Tide lines, runs and warped tone from damp are evened out.
Deep creases
Heavy folds that cut through the text are smoothed away.
Holes and frayed edges
Insect holes, wear and split edges are filled with matching paper.
And much more
Deep restore also takes care of:
- Burn and scorch marks
- Stains and foxing
- Faded ink
- Dust and scanner noise
- Tape and stickers
- Ink bleed-through
Before and after
A 135-year-old poster, whole again
This public notice from 1889 had a torn corner, mould across the bottom, a water tide line, a deep fold and dozens of holes along the edges. Drag the slider to see the whole page restored in one deep restore.
- Torn corner rebuilt
- Mould lifted
- Water tide line removed
- Fold smoothed
- Edge holes filled
- Original lettering kept
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Old documents we restore
From family letters to land deeds
If it is paper and it has been through the years, Scripily can help it read and look whole again.
- Deeds and land records
- Posters, notices and newspapers
- Letters and postcards
- Maps and plans
- Certificates and diplomas
- Photos inside documents
- Ledgers and registers
- Manuscripts and old books
How it works
Restore an old document in three steps
No retouching skills, no clone stamps, no hours of patching.
- 1
Upload a page or a PDF
Damaged deeds, posters, letters and photos. Every page keeps its full resolution.
- 2
Deep restore the page
Tears, holes, stains and mould are repaired while the original printing is kept.
- 3
Fine-tune, compare and save
Rebuild a missing piece with the box tool, compare before and after, then download or save.
You stay in control
Choose how much to restore
When you repair a marked area, pick the strength that suits the document, from barely touched to fully rebuilt.
Gentle
Smallest change, keeps the aged look
Best for: Museum copies and pages where the patina matters
Recommended
Balanced
Fixes fully, stays authentic
Best for: Most family and archive documents
Rebuild
Reconstructs the area as new
Best for: Holes and missing pieces that need new paper and print
The toolkit
Everything an old page needs
One click restores the whole page. Dedicated tools handle the rest, from a single missing piece to the photos on the page.
Page repairs
Applied to the whole page
Repair tears and holes
Rips, holes, insect and wear damage.
Rebuild edges and corners
Torn, frayed or missing borders.
Repair water damage
Tide lines, runs and warped tone.
Remove mould and mildew
Mould blooms, spores and dark patches.
Repair burn marks
Scorching, singed edges and smoke.
Fix deep creases
Heavy folds that break the text.
Area tools
Box or brush over one spot
- Rebuild missing area
- Fill hole / tear
- Restore area
- Restore stamp / seal
- Restore photo
- Colorize area
- Erase marks
Photo extras
Colorize page. Natural colour for black and white photos and drawings.
Repair faces. Sharper, clearer faces in old photographs.
Upscale. More pixels for large prints and archives.
Auto enhance. Balanced tone and contrast, free.
Batch Restore
A whole box of old documents, restored together
Digitising a family archive or a collection? Batch Restore runs up to 100 pages through the same steps, so every page comes out consistent.
- Up to 100 pages in one batch
- Ready-made pipelines, or build your own
- Straighten, restore, repair, upscale and read the text in one run
Pipeline: Damaged originals
- 1Straighten the page
- 2Deep restore
- 3Repair tears and holes
- 4Repair water damage
- 5Upscale
86 of 100 pages
Compare
AI restoration, manual retouching or a conservator?
Each has its place. Scripily gives you a restored digital copy in minutes, without touching the fragile original.
| Capability | Scripily | Manual retouching | Physical conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per page | Minutes | Hours | Weeks |
| Rebuilds missing paper and print | |||
| Removes mould, water and burn marks from the image | |||
| Fragile original has to be handled | No | No | Yes |
| Repairs the physical paper | |||
| Skills needed | None | Expert | Specialist |
For a valuable original that is falling apart, talk to a professional paper conservator too. Scripily is ideal for the readable, shareable copy.
Guide
How to scan old documents for the best restoration
A good capture makes every repair cleaner. It takes a minute and needs nothing more than a phone.
- 1
Use soft, even light
Daylight or two lamps at an angle avoid glare and shadows across creases.
- 2
Keep every edge in frame
Include torn edges and corners so they can be rebuilt cleanly.
- 3
Scan at high resolution
300 to 600 DPI, or your phone's full-size photo, keeps fine detail.
- 4
Don't clean or flatten by force
Leave fragile paper as it is. Scripily repairs the image, not the original.
Tip: run Deep restore first, then fix any gaps that are left with Fill hole / tear in the area tools. For photographs, try Colorize page and Repair faces after restoring.
FAQ
Questions about restoring old documents
How do I restore an old document with AI?
Upload a photo or scan of the document, or a PDF, to Scripily and press Deep restore. Tears, holes, missing corners, water damage, mould and deep creases are repaired across the whole page while the original printing and handwriting are kept. Then compare before and after and download the restored copy.
Is old document restoration free?
Signing up and uploading are free, and the simple presets and Auto enhance are free to use. A deep restore uses 150 points per page, and every plan, including the free plan, comes with monthly points. If a restore fails, the points are returned. See the pricing page for the points in each plan.
What kind of damage can it repair?
Tears, holes and insect damage, torn or missing corners and frayed edges, water damage and tide lines, mould and mildew, burn and scorch marks, and heavy folds that break the text. For lighter problems such as stains, foxing or faded ink, Scripily also has Standard and Faded Text restoration.
Will the restored document still look original?
Yes. Deep Restoration repairs the damage and rebuilds lost paper around it, but keeps the original type, handwriting, layout and paper tone. Choose the Gentle strength in the area tools when you want to keep more of the aged look.
Can it rebuild parts of the page that are missing?
Yes. Missing corners and torn edges are rebuilt as part of the deep restore. For a specific gap, draw a box around it and use Fill hole / tear or Rebuild missing area to reconstruct the paper and print in that spot.
Does it change or damage my original paper document?
No. Scripily works on a photo or scan, so the fragile original never has to be handled, cleaned or repaired. You get a restored digital copy you can print, share and archive, while the original stays exactly as it is.
Can I restore old photos that are part of a document?
Yes. Restore photo repairs scratches, fading and dust on a picture inside the page, Repair faces sharpens faces in old photographs, and Colorize page or Colorize area adds natural colour to black and white images.
Can I restore many old documents at once?
Yes. Batch Restore processes up to 100 pages in one go with a ready-made pipeline such as Damaged originals, which straightens each page, runs a deep restore, repairs tears and water damage and upscales the result.
What file types are supported?
JPG and PNG images and whole PDF files. Every page keeps its full resolution, and you can download the restored page as an image or PDF or save it to your Scripily library.
How should I scan an old document for the best restoration?
Lay the page flat, use even light without shadows or glare, and scan or photograph it at a high resolution. Include the full edges of the page, even if they are torn, so the damage can be repaired cleanly.
Give your old documents a second life
Upload a damaged page and get a clean, whole, restored copy in minutes, with the original print and handwriting kept.