# Image-to-Image Restoration of Vintage Photos

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Nano Banana Pro
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, avatar, warm
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
{
  "task": "image-to-image restoration",
  "input_image": "output_from_prompt_1",
  "reference_image": {
    "type": "face_reference",
    "description": "Same face as the damaged photo, identity unchanged"
  },
  "restoration_settings": {
    "restore_face": true,
    "restore_skin_texture": true,
    "remove_damage": true,
    "preserve_expression": true,
    "preserve_pose": true
  },
  "image_settings": {
    "aspect_ratio": "2:3 portrait",
    "resolution": "8K ultra-HD",
    "color_mode": "natural warm color",
    "clarity": "high-end modern portrait"
  },
  "subject": {
    "pose": "No change from the damaged photo",
    "expression": "The same gentle smile",
    "details": "Natural skin texture, realistic eyes, clean hair details"
  },
  "lighting": {
    "type": "soft cinematic studio lighting",
    "quality": "Uniform, attractive, modern"
  },
  "background": {
    "style": "Clean neutral studio background",
    "look": "Soft bokeh, no texture damage"
  },
  "quality_targets": [
    "No scratches",
    "No creases",
    "No dirt",
    "No blur",
    "No signs of aging"
  ],
  "realism": "Photorealistic modern portrait photograph",
  "negative_prompt": [
    "Face alteration",
    "Identity change",
    "Excessive smoothing",
    "Plastic-like skin",
    "Artistic illustration style"
  ]
}
```

## About

A detailed JSON-formatted prompt for the Gemini app's Nano Banana Pro, designed for image-to-image restoration of damaged vintage photographs, focusing on preserving identity and expression while achieving a photorealistic, modern portrait quality.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/image-to-image-restoration-of-vintage-photos-emw4tz
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
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