CodeFormer

What is CodeFormer?

CodeFormer is an AI-powered image editing tool designed to breathe new life into old, faded, or damaged photos—especially those featuring faces. Whether you’ve got a grainy family portrait from the 90s or a blurry snapshot of a loved one, CodeFormer uses advanced neural networks to analyze and enhance facial details, reduce noise, and restore clarity. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to preserve memories without spending hours manually editing photos. You don’t need to be a Photoshop pro; the AI does the heavy lifting while letting you tweak results to match your vision.

Key Features

• AI-powered face restoration: Automatically detects and sharpens facial features like eyes, noses, and mouths in low-quality images.
• Automatic enhancement: Boosts color vibrancy, contrast, and lighting to make old photos look modern.
• Handles multiple faces: Works seamlessly on group photos, restoring each face individually without missing a beat.
• Batch processing: Fix dozens of photos at once instead of editing them one by one.
• Natural-looking results: Avoids the “plastic” effect by preserving skin texture and subtle details.
• Adjustable intensity: Slide controls let you decide how much restoration you want—from subtle touch-ups to dramatic makeovers.
• Works with various image types: Supports JPEG, PNG, and even scanned film negatives.
• Smart damage repair: Fills in scratches, tears, or missing pixels in damaged photos while keeping the original style intact.

How to use CodeFormer?

1. Upload your image: Drag and drop the photo you want to fix into the app.
2. Let the AI analyze: CodeFormer scans the image, identifying faces and areas needing restoration.
3. Tweak settings: Adjust sliders for sharpness, color balance, or noise reduction to suit your taste.
4. Preview changes: See a live preview of the restored image before finalizing.
5. Apply and refine: Click “Restore” and zoom in to check details like hair strands or fabric textures.
6. Save your masterpiece: Export the enhanced image in your preferred resolution and format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CodeFormer fix photos with poor lighting?
Absolutely! It uses AI to reconstruct details in shadows or overexposed areas, like recovering a face hidden in darkness.

What if there are multiple faces in different conditions?
No problem. The tool adapts to each face individually, so a sunlit face and a shaded one in the same photo get tailored fixes.

Does it work on non-face parts of images?
While it’s optimized for faces, background elements like clothing or objects often get sharper too—though results may vary.

How much manual editing is required?
Most users stick to the AI’s one-click enhancements, but you can dive into advanced tools if you want pixel-level control.

Will it make my grandma’s 1950s portrait look “fake”?
Not at all. CodeFormer prioritizes authenticity, preserving era-specific textures (like film grain) unless you choose to remove them.

Can I undo changes if I don’t like them?
Yes! Every adjustment has an undo button, and you can always revert to the original image.

How does it handle extremely low-resolution images?
It does wonders with 320x240 or higher, but don’t expect miracles—results depend on how much detail the original file contains.

Is it safe to upload private photos?
The app uses encrypted connections, and your images aren’t stored after processing. That said, always use caution with sensitive content.