# Image cleanup and colorization for old photographs

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Nano Banana Pro
- AI keywords: photo, portrait, vintage
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
It's convenient that a grainy image can be cleaned up and even colorized with a simple prompt. Artifacts like print-through from the back of the photo could also be fixed with simple instructions. The image is a scene from the hit commemorative appreciation party for '{event_name}' on {date}.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{event_name}` | event name | The Strongest Karate on Earth |
| `{date}` | date | June 24, 1976 |

## About

A simple prompt used in Nano Banana to clean up a grainy image and colorize it. It also includes instructions to correct artifacts like print-through from the back of the photo, demonstrating its utility for photo restoration.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/image-cleanup-and-colorization-for-old-photographs-x7h3ha
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

## In collections

- [Old Photo Prompts](/old-photo-prompts.md): Old photo prompts: restore, colourise or age pictures, with vintage portrait looks and faded print effects (https://promptclay.com/old-photo-prompts)
- [AI Portrait Prompts](/ai-portrait-prompts.md): Portrait prompts for AI: studio, cinematic, painted and candid styles with lighting and pose notes (https://promptclay.com/ai-portrait-prompts)
- [ChatGPT Vintage Photo Prompts](/chatgpt-vintage-photo-prompts.md): Vintage photo prompts for ChatGPT: sepia portraits, 1970s film looks, faded colour and old-print effects (https://promptclay.com/chatgpt-vintage-photo-prompts)

## Related searches

- [Vintage prompts](/search.md?q=vintage) (https://promptclay.com/search?q=vintage)
- [Photo prompts](/search.md?q=photo) (https://promptclay.com/search?q=photo)
- [Portrait prompts](/search.md?q=portrait) (https://promptclay.com/search?q=portrait)

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