AI Retro Photo Generator - Vintage Portraits in Seconds
Upload a selfie, team photo, or product shot, choose an era, and watch AI Retro rebuild authentic film grain, lighting, and color.
Test the Retro Studio
Upload a sample photo and preview how AI Retro applies nostalgia filters, background swaps, and film grain in real time.
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP. File size must be under 12 MB.
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How AI Retro works
Turn any photo into a retro portrait in three steps
Our pipeline blends pose detection, lighting analysis, and era accurate color science.
Upload your photo
Use a selfie, couple portrait, or product image. JPG and PNG up to 12 MB are supported.
Pick an era or preset
Choose curated looks like 70s Studio Glam, 80s Arcade Neon, 90s Camcorder Chill, or build your own style.
Generate and download
AI Retro renders HD portraits with optional backgrounds, captions, and date stamps ready for print and social sharing.
Why storytellers choose AI Retro
Retro accuracy without manual editing
AI Retro rebuilds film traits so every export looks like it was captured on real analog gear.
Each preset adjusts lighting, tone curves, grain, and typography to match the chosen decade.
Automatic skin smoothing, dust removal, and color repair keep subjects sharp yet natural.
Swap in studios, arcades, diners, or custom prompts with depth aware masking.
Download 4K PNGs, square reels, or 4x6 print crops without watermarks.
Built for campaigns, gifts, and community challenges
Control every detail without touching Photoshop
Fine tune color, film texture, and typography while AI Retro handles the heavy lifting.
Built for campaigns, gifts, and community challenges
Fine tune color, film texture, and typography while AI Retro handles the heavy lifting.
- 40+ retro aesthetics with adjustable grain, color cast, aspect ratio, and lighting mood.
- Caption builder with handwriting fonts for dates, locations, and signature notes.
- Batch up to eight variations to compare poses and backgrounds side by side.
- Brand preset sharing so teams can reuse approved recipes across drops.
AI Retro FAQs
Answers before you start generating
Bring retro magic to your next launch
Start free and create vintage ready portraits without hiring a studio.