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How to Remove Scratches and Dust from Old Photos (Fast)

1/7/2025 · GenIt Team

A reliable workflow to scan, pre‑clean, and use AI to remove scratches, dust, and small tears.

Start with a clean scan, disable automatic sharpness and noise reduction, then let AI handle repetitive defects. Finish with small manual touch‑ups if needed.

  • Blower + microfiber to reduce scanner dust.
  • 600–1200 DPI, no auto‑enhance from the scanner software.
  • AI pass for defects, then manual healing on persistent issues.
How to Remove Scratches and Dust from Old Photos (Fast) — GenIt Blog