Research Article

A Comprehensive Review of Illuminating and restoring Old images using Deep Learning Techniques

by  Siva Kavya Karyampudi, Kommi Varshith Chowdary, Kalpana Ettikyala
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 186 - Issue 68
Published: February 2025
Authors: Siva Kavya Karyampudi, Kommi Varshith Chowdary, Kalpana Ettikyala
10.5120/ijca2025924496
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Siva Kavya Karyampudi, Kommi Varshith Chowdary, Kalpana Ettikyala . A Comprehensive Review of Illuminating and restoring Old images using Deep Learning Techniques. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 68 (February 2025), 15-19. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025924496

                        @article{ 10.5120/ijca2025924496,
                        author  = { Siva Kavya Karyampudi,Kommi Varshith Chowdary,Kalpana Ettikyala },
                        title   = { A Comprehensive Review of Illuminating and restoring Old images using Deep Learning Techniques },
                        journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
                        year    = { 2025 },
                        volume  = { 186 },
                        number  = { 68 },
                        pages   = { 15-19 },
                        doi     = { 10.5120/ijca2025924496 },
                        publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
                        }
                        %0 Journal Article
                        %D 2025
                        %A Siva Kavya Karyampudi
                        %A Kommi Varshith Chowdary
                        %A Kalpana Ettikyala
                        %T A Comprehensive Review of Illuminating and restoring Old images using Deep Learning Techniques%T 
                        %J International Journal of Computer Applications
                        %V 186
                        %N 68
                        %P 15-19
                        %R 10.5120/ijca2025924496
                        %I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

The preservation and restoration of old, damaged, and black-and-white photographs pose a significant challenge due to factors such as color fading, noise, cracks, and other degradations over time. Many historical, cultural, and personal images have deteriorated, leading to a loss of visual clarity, color information, and overall image quality. Traditional image restoration methods are limited in their ability to accurately reconstruct fine details and add vibrant, realistic colors to these images. With the advancements in deep learning techniques, there is an opportunity to develop an automated system for both image colorization and image restoration. By using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for colorization and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for restoration, a combined model can be proposed that achieves high-quality, visually appealing results.

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Keywords

Old Image Restoration Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) Conditional GANs (cGANs) PatchGAN Image Preservation.

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