How to Repair Old Photos in Photoshop (4K)

Learn how to repair old photos in Photoshop using the Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, and the Clone Stamp Tools.

Tools used in this tutorial:

Spot Healing Brush: This tool works just like a brush. When you dab or create a brush stroke, Photoshop will analyze the surrounding area, and attempt to replace your blemish with that information. For best results, the Spot Healing Brush should be used for smaller blemishes, such as pimples or thin cracks.

Healing Brush Tool: Similar to the Clone Stamp, the Healing Brush relies on a sample, initiated with an Alt/Option + click. This will give you more freedom and allows you to tell Photoshop where you want to heal from. The advantage over the Clone Stamp, is that the Healing Brush uses Photoshop's Content-Aware technology for more accurate healing.

Clone Stamp: This tool lets you set the source of the heal, telling Photoshop exactly what to replace the affected area with. In the Clone Source window, (Window menu to Clone Source), you can also flip or rotate the source for advanced healing.

Make sure to check out my other Photoshop tutorials. Links below!

MORE FROM ICEFLOWSTUDIOS:

Subscribe!

Website!

Facebook!

Twitter!

Howard Pinsky provides free #graphicdesign tutorials covering #CreativeCloud, Adobe #Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe XD to the graphic design and photography community. To date, the videos uploaded to this channel channel have been viewed over 80 million times.

No matter what you're looking to learn in Photoshop, you're bound to find it in our library of over 350 tutorials. Topics include: Text Effects in Photoshop, Photo Composition, Photo Retouching, The Basics of Photoshop, Designing in Photoshop, Special Effects, and more! While new videos will be taught using the latest version of Photoshop, you'll find videos covering Photoshop CC, Photoshop CS6, CS5, CS4, and CS3.

[HowardPinsky]

ICYMI: Learn how to repair old photos in Adobe Photoshop using a variety of healing tools.


Love the video? Share this post with your friends! <3

[HowardPinsky]

*NEW* Learn how to repair old photos in Photoshop using the Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, and the Clone Stamp Tools.

[colonizeyt]

Howard, I'm 100% ok with your decision on pausing your tutorials. You've provided the community numerous ways to make our Photoshop work stand out and I'm sorry people are not satisfied. I myself am satisfied and although I am sad that you are pausing tutorials, I think it's best for you.

[daviddifranco]

Incredible tutorial, Howard! I never knew you could flip the clone source until today. Thanks!

[fdc]

"Paused" I completely understand thank you for your time and what you have done in the past. take care of you and yours.

[heipuntnl]

Mmmmm that red end yellow thing!  You saved my day. Thanks.

[Playjex]

I've been using Photoshop for years but never understood how people did this so well. Thank you!

[DekonR]

Howard, I can't believe people are sending you rude and vulgar comments about not putting out as many videos.  Who do these selfish entitled idiots think they are? You have a life and don't owe us anything. Every video you upload is a free gift, and people should be more appreciative. Congrats on your real job and new house. I'll continue to enjoy videos like this when they come out, whenever they come out.

[scottabergermd]

Truly one of the best tutorials I have seen, bar none. Could you please do one for increasing the size of a really old small photo in photoshop too? Thanks Howard. One of my very favorite YouTube channels.

[IgorDellaPietra]

that clone source flip is brilliant. didn't knew about that option, thanks a lot

[bellenderhund]

Flipping the clone? You learn something new every day! Great tutorial, thanks!

[sandrampillay]

Thank you for this informative tutorial. There is a lot to be learned from this.

[WynnAnneSibbald_Wordfiend]

Thanks, Howard. I always learn something new from your videos.

[TinoDetres]

You definitely really rock, Howard. That reverse clone tool really comes in handy, never knew it existed. You just earned yourself another follower buddy.

[DrDemolition]

Didn't know anything about cloning, now i do.
Thank you Howard !! 
The bestest(intended) photoshop tutor :D

[touchedbynature]

Brilliant video very useful and informative many thanks for sharing. 🇬🇧

[GregWallis]

As usual, you show that you're a master. Clever, informative, and many thanks.

[MrTaylorSteele]

WOW. Genius. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[cindyreddeer]

The very first picture I fixed for my parents would have been so much easier with the newer versions of Photoshop. I was using PS 6 from 2000, no healing brush for me. lol I'm saving this in favs, I may have to tackle that old photo again one of these days. :)  Thanks Howard!

[ВіталійЛукіянчук]

Thanx! I didn't know about flipping clone source too. Interesting feature!