Old Photo Restoration to DSLR Quality, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
Example output · Nano Banana ProCredit: WasifAI

Old Photo Restoration to DSLR Quality Prompt

Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as an old photo restoration to DSLR quality. It spells out Kodak film tones and DSLR-style rendering, 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.

51 words Needs your photo

Old Photo Restoration to DSLR Quality prompt text

Copy & paste

Generate image based on reference images and prompt: ""Restore this old photo into professional portrait of DLSR - quality colour and detail, using an advanced upscaling algorithm comparable to the results from canon EOS R6 II. Ensure the restored the image looks natural, retains exact facial features, has great clarity......" "

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 51 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 instructing the AI to restore an old, faded film photograph into a professional, high-definition portrait with accurate color and detail, comparable to a Canon EOS R6 II output, while retaining exact facial features.

Old Photo Restoration to DSLR Quality prompt — FAQ

Is the old photo restoration to DSLR quality prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full old photo restoration to DSLR quality 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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