Cinematic Portrait Restoration, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Cinematic Portrait Restoration Prompt

This Gemini photo editing prompt turns one clear photo of you into a cinematic portrait restoration. It spells out Kodak film tones, which is why the result looks like a real photograph rather than a generic AI image. Identity-preservation wording is built in, so the edit changes the scene — not your face.

44 words Needs your photo

Cinematic Portrait Restoration prompt text

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Cinematic portrait restoration. Strictly preserve original pose, expression, and composition. Add warm golden-hour side lighting casting a defined, dramatic shadow on the wall behind. Upscale to Ultra-HD: sharpen details, enhance realistic skin texture, and reduce noise. Mood: Mysterious, high-contrast, warm highlights, deep shadows, photorealistic.

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 44 words exactly as written.

  2. 2

    Upload your photo

    Open Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) and pick Nano Banana / "Create image", tap the + button and attach one sharp, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible.

  3. 3

    Paste and generate

    Paste the prompt and send it.

  4. 4

    Refine with follow-ups

    Ask for small changes in the same chat — "make the lighting warmer" or "change the outfit colour to black" — instead of rewriting the prompt.

Make it your own

  • Format: add "4:5 aspect ratio" for Instagram posts or "9:16" for Reels.

Pro tip: A prompt for restoring old or damaged portraits into high-definition cinematic images with warm lighting and realistic skin textures using Nano Banana Pro.

Cinematic Portrait Restoration prompt — FAQ

Is the cinematic portrait restoration prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full cinematic portrait restoration prompt on Hixa for free and use it in Google Gemini, ChatGPT or any other AI image tool. No signup is needed.

Will this prompt change my face?

It is written to keep your facial features, skin tone and expression the same as your uploaded photo. For the best likeness, use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light. If the face drifts, reply with "keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo".

Which AI tool works best for this prompt?

It is written for Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro image model. It also works in ChatGPT image generation and most modern AI image tools, though results vary between models.

What aspect ratio should I use?

Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts, 9:16 for Reels and Stories, and 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails. Add the ratio at the end of the prompt.

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