UPDATE: Adobe’s Photoshop has just unveiled groundbreaking AI capabilities that restore damaged family photos in mere minutes, transforming how we preserve precious memories. The new Gemini 3 model, coupled with Nano Banana Pro, is redefining photo restoration, enabling users to breathe life back into cracked and faded images with astonishing ease.
This innovative technology is crucial for families holding onto the only visual records of their ancestors, especially as many are facing deterioration over time. A newly released video tutorial by Morganti demonstrates the streamlined process using Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature, making it accessible for anyone looking to restore cherished prints.
In the video, Morganti shows viewers how to select an entire frame and use a simple prompt—“repair, restore, and remove yellow color cast”—to begin the restoration process. This approach allows users to swap from Adobe’s Firefly models to the more powerful partner options, with Gemini 3 driving the edit for optimal results.
What sets this technology apart is its ability to maintain the recognizability of faces in restored photos, a common pitfall with many existing AI restoration tools. Users can expect one variation per run, needing to regenerate if the first attempt doesn’t meet expectations. Morganti emphasizes the importance of careful phrasing in prompts, especially regarding color adjustments. In a striking side-by-side comparison, he illustrates how the removal of a yellow cast alters the overall mood of the image, demonstrating the model’s sensitivity to even minor changes.
“Restoration and colorization are two very different levels of intervention,” Morganti warns, highlighting the importance of historical accuracy in family photos.
The video also showcases the model’s capabilities on various photo types, including a severely faded color photo and an intimate family image from the end of World War II. The results are impressive, as Gemini 3 efficiently cleans up scratches and stabilizes tones without complex masking techniques. However, Morganti notes that users should keep their expectations realistic, viewing the AI’s output as a strong starting point rather than a flawless solution.
As AI technology continues to evolve, tools like Gemini 3 open new doors for preserving family legacies. This development not only offers a practical solution for photo restoration but also touches on the emotional significance of keeping family histories alive. For anyone looking to revive their cherished memories, now is the perfect time to explore these innovative features.
Check out Morganti’s full video for an in-depth tutorial on using these powerful AI tools in Photoshop. Stay tuned as Adobe continues to refine and roll out updates that will enhance how we interact with our visual histories.
