Free Gemini AI Retro Style Photo Generator: Photo to Vintage

Examples of Vintage Retro Photos Created by Gemini AI Model

Create a colored 3D model of the cartoon character from the uploaded lineart. Show three distinct views side by side: front view, back view, and left side view. Each view fully visible and separate. Preserve the original lineart's shape, proportions, and details. Bright, vivid colors, smooth 3D shading, clean lines. Pure white background. High-resolution, detailed, no distortion, accurate proportions.

Generate a model toy of the cartoon character in the picture. Place the figurine on the computer desk, equipped with a circular transparent acrylic base, with a scale of 3:4

Place the cartoon character from the uploaded image onto multiple objects: stickers, washi tape, lanyard, T-shirt, and badges. All items are placed naturally on a bright, clean desk with realistic lighting. Preserve the character's style, colors, and details. High-resolution, ultra-realistic, clear textures of all materials, natural shadows and reflections, objects proportionally accurate, no distortion, character fully visible on all items.

Turn the line drawings in the picture into real buildings

Place the furniture from the uploaded image as the central focus in a close-up view of a realistic living room. Preserve the furniture's shape, color, texture, and details. Modern, well-lit living room, minimal and clean background, uncluttered environment, natural lighting, realistic perspective, high-resolution, ultra-detailed, materials clearly visible. Furniture fills the frame, remains the main visual center, no distortion, no floating objects.

Create a top-down, bird's-eye view of the object from the uploaded image. Preserve the object's shape, details, and proportions. High-resolution, realistic lighting and shadows, ultra-detailed, clear textures, maintaining natural perspective, no distortion or missing features.

Integrate the furniture in Figures 2, 3 and 4 into the scene diagram in Figure 1

Refer to Figure 2 and convert the style of Figure 1

Renovate the roughcast house in the picture into a high-end Southeast Asian style

Generate a set of powerful 3-panel Japanese anime storyboards by referring to the image

Combine the people from uploaded images 1 and 2 into a realistic selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Both people have accurate facial features, hairstyles, and expressions matching the reference images. Natural selfie pose, smiling and looking at the camera, standing close together. Background: Eiffel Tower, daylight, realistic depth of field. Ultra-realistic, high-resolution, natural lighting, detailed skin texture, hair, and clothing. Ensure both people look real, proportions natural, no distortion, background blends naturally, very realistic group selfie.

Using the reference image of the uploaded building, create a realistic version of the building abandoned for 100 years. The building is partially ruined, with broken windows, crumbling walls, collapsed roof, and overgrown with vines and vegetation. Surrounding ground covered in debris, moss, and grass. Moody, post-apocalyptic atmosphere, natural lighting, high-resolution, ultra-realistic details, preserving the original architectural features. Avoid distortion or complete disappearance of the building.

Change the gesture of the character in the picture to a "V" hand shape

Using the reference image of the uploaded pet, create a realistic anthropomorphic version of the pet as a professional office worker. The pet is sitting at an office desk, wearing a smart business suit with a tie, typing on a laptop, papers and coffee cup on the desk. The pet's facial features and fur patterns are faithfully preserved. Modern office environment, natural soft lighting, ultra-realistic details, high-resolution, professional and focused atmosphere. Avoid distortion, keep proportions natural, do not alter pet identity.

Generate a passport photo of this pet, looking towards the camera, centered, front, with a white background

Use uploaded image as reference. Change person into elegant evening party outfit. Left 2/3: full-body in luxurious party scene, natural pose, realistic lighting. Right 1/3: white background, neatly display outfit pieces (dress, shoes, accessories, handbag) stacked vertically from top to bottom in OOTD layout, English labels, display items only without showing any body parts. Photorealistic, sharp details, proper shadows, coherent colors, balanced composition.

Modify this picture. Change the environment to night and natural light

Exact same painting style, lighting, aged varnish, and canvas texture as the uploaded Mona Lisa; replace the human figure with a dignified long-haired cat—serene expression, subtle smile, matching head tilt. Both human hands must become fluffy cat forepaws, positioned exactly where the original hands were, with natural feline anatomy and seamless brushwork blend. No modern elements, ultra-sharp 8 K.

Hyper-real photo, not anime: human cosplayer replicating the reference 2D character, pore-level skin texture, natural softbox lighting, accurate real fabrics and armor finishes. Cosplayer is holding a 1/7 scale resin portrait in the photo studio—razor-sharp on hair strands, embroidery, metallic shine, base lettering legible. Cinematic 85 mm, f/2.2, 12 K.

Masterpiece, ultra-realistic product shot of the coffee machine from the uploaded image, placed in a warm and bright kitchen corner, a woman using it to make a cup of coffee, natural soft lighting, cozy and inviting atmosphere, kitchen details visible but not distracting, the coffee machine clearly visible with all features accurately represented, hands and gestures realistic, modern interior design, shallow depth of field, professional e-commerce photography style

Flat-lay fashion still life, 90-degree straight-down view, pure white background (#FFFFFF), neatly tight arrangement of every visible clothing item and accessory extracted from the reference photo—top, bottom, outerwear, shoes, bag, belt, hat, jewelry—garments softly folded or laid flat, all labels/logos facing up, no mannequin, no hanger, no shadow, high-key even lighting, ultra-sharp 8 K, minimalistic editorial style.

Exact same person, pose, expression, clothing and lighting as in image 2; only add the necklace from image 1, naturally resting on the collarbone, chain length and pendant position matching the original, seamless blend with skin tones and shadows, ultra-sharp, 8 K.

Overhead top-down close-up shot of the exact item from the reference image, standing upright on a vibrant red running track, sharp focus, center-frame, midday sun casting soft shadows around the base, highly detailed texture and material matching the reference, cinematic 35 mm, f/2.8, faithful color palette and mood of the original, 8 K.

Exact pose from image 2, only replace shoes with those from image 1, naturally worn on both feet, matching lighting and perspective.

masterpiece, ultra-realistic ID photo, shoulders-up portrait of the same person, wearing a sharp navy-blue business suit and crisp white shirt, solid neutral background (#ffffff), soft even lighting, no shadows, face clearly visible, neutral expression, eyes straight at camera, ears visible, no glasses, smile, official ID photo dimensions 35 mm × 45 mm (413 × 531 px @ 300 dpi), passport-style framing.

Use the uploaded reference image for the person, keeping her facial features exactly the same. Dressthe person in a luxurious, unique Indian saree with random fabrics (Kanjeevaram silk, Banarasi brocade, Chanderi, chiffon, velvet, organza), random patterns (zari buti, temple border, floral jaal, peacock, geometric, abstract), and rich colors (ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst, burnt orange, royal purple, champagne, ivory, deep teal). Random draping style: nivi, seeda pallu, Bengali, lehenga, or modern pre-stitched. Random blouse style: backless, high-neck, off-shoulder, long-sleeve, embroidered, or sheer. Add matching elegant jewelry: Kundan necklace, chandelier earrings, maang tikka, gold bangles. She looks gentle and serene, slightly to the right. Background is a simple warm-toned wall, illuminated by a warm light source from the right, casting soft and artistic shadows on her side and hair. Overall: vintage, artistic, ultra-detailed, clear, textured.

Use the uploaded reference photo as subject. Face, skin, and features must match exactly. Create a vintage 90s movie-style image, bright but grainy. The person wears a white linen shirt and brown tailored pants, hair dark brown, middle-parted, wavy, voluminous, slightly tousled. Holding a small rose delicately. Standing against a minimalist textured wall in a windy scene, shirt and hair subtly moving. Warm golden hour lighting, deep shadows, high contrast. Expression moody, calm, introspective, cinematic. Ensure the person’s appearance is exactly like the uploaded reference.

Use Image 2 as a 3×3 template. Paste exact, unaltered copies of Image 1 into each of the nine empty cells, with zero gaps, zero borders, zero scaling, zero rotation. Do not add, remove, or generate any new content. The final output must be a single 3×3 grid containing only Image 1 repeated nine times, seamlessly aligned to the template.

Use Image 2 as a 2×3 template. Paste exact, unaltered copies of Image 1 into each of the six empty cells, with zero gaps, zero borders, zero scaling, zero rotation. Do not add, remove, or generate any new content. The final output must be a single 2×3 grid containing only Image 1 repeated six times, seamlessly aligned to the template.

Polaroid 2:3 photo: IMG1 person and IMG2 cartoon character hugging like friends, smiling and laughing, heads close together, looking at the camera, hips-up; original clothes; white-curtain background; cartoon character’s arms naturally around person, proportions adjusted for natural interaction; subtle shadowing for depth; strong flash, slight overall blur, soft light vignette, no omissions; no face-swap, no distortion; classic white-border Polaroid, flat on white table, back flush, 90° top-down, zero tilt, no extras.

How to Turn Photos into Retro, Vintage Style with Gemini

Step 1

Step 1. Upload your photo

Click the upload icon and select the photo you want to transform with a retro style.

Step 2

Step 2. Enter the prompt

Enter a prompt to describe the vintage vibe you want. Then select an AI model from the options (such as Nano Banana or GPT-4o) and click Generate.

Step 3

Step 3. Generate your retro photo

In just seconds, your photo will be transformed into the retro, vintage style you described. You can then preview, download, and share it easily.

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Step Into the Past with a Retro Photo Filter

Want to relive the elegance of the 1950s with black-and-white charm? With our insMind vintage filter, you can replicate the beauty of classic film photography. Our AI filter adds subtle imperfections to old pictures and enhances their emotional depth.

You can create treasured memories with a faded look, soft grain, and retro color tones. Upload your photo, and our retro filter will deliver high-quality images in just seconds. From personal keepsakes to social media standouts or creative photography, experience the magic of the past with just one click!

Add Vintage Effect to Photos

Turn Modern Photos into Vintage Masterpieces

Craving a vintage touch for your digital photos? insMind retro effect brings the warmth and charm of bygone eras to life in just seconds. Our AI-powered vintage filter transforms your photos with a nostalgic, old-timey aesthetic, complete with soft tones and delicate textures.

Evoke memories, create artistic effects, or simply enjoy the beauty of a vintage look. From Instagram-worthy snaps to family keepsakes or creative art projects, each image tells the story of the 'good old days.' Try it now and let your photos transport viewers back to simpler, more cherished times.

Apply Vintage Effect to Photos

Unlock Your Creative Vision with a Retro Filter

Want to get creative with your photos? Adding a vintage effect is a great idea. It brings a timeless look and captures the essence of old film style. The old-camera effect also adds a unique aesthetic, introduces grain, tweaks color balance, and makes your photo stand out.

Whether you're an artist, photographer, or casual creator, this old-school filter helps you explore new creative horizons. Give your photos a fresh perspective and let them speak volumes with a vintage flair. Embrace the artistry of yesterday, today!

Apply Retro Filter to Photos

Showcase Your Vintage Style on Social Media

If you want to stand out and capture online attention, use retro photo effects—they're always on-trend! Upload your photo, apply the retro filter, post your pictures, and watch the likes and comments roll in.

It's perfect for Instagram stories, Pinterest boards, or Facebook albums, as vintage style resonates with every audience. You can make your photos a conversation starter and build stronger connections with your followers!

Add Retro Effect to Photos

Vintage Landscape Illustration

Create stunning vintage-style illustrations with our retro filter. The retro color tones evoke a sense of nostalgia and classic artwork. By adding hues and textures, your photos will gain a timeless, artistic feel.

Black-and-White Retro Art

Turn your photos into exquisite, aged art with our AI retro filter. Replicate monochrome effects with rich contrast and historical character, giving your images an elegant touch and the feel of a forgotten memory.

Classic Portrait Photos

Enhance the emotional depth of your portraits with a vintage makeover. Soft sepia tones and grainy textures preserve a sense of history and nostalgia. Capture the charm of classic photography and add a film-style effect to your portraits.

"The vintage filter is a timesaver and makes my photos stand out. Initially, I used it for my portfolio, but a lot of clients loved the style and wanted the same vibe of photos. Loved the style, precision, and details. Highly recommended!"

@John Turner, Photographer

One-Click Image Transformation

With insMind, you can apply a retro filter with a single click. You don't need any technical skills—just upload your picture, apply the filter, and you're done. Our AI will handle the rest and deliver high-quality results in seconds.

Detailed AI-Precision

Our innovative AI technology replicates the charm of vintage photos. The final result will be beautifully realistic, with soft grain, faded tones, and nostalgic imperfections. Your photos will look authentically retro every time.

Multiple Creative Filters

Beyond the vintage filter, explore options like sketch, cartoon, or clay to match your creative vision. Our unique filters will complement your mood and artistic ideas, making photo editing fun and versatile.

What is an AI retro filter?

The AI retro filter is a cutting-edge technology that transforms your photos into vintage style. It mimics old photographs by fading the colors, adding soft grain, and introducing subtle imperfections to create a nostalgic vibe. Our AI analyzes your picture and enhances it with a retro style that feels authentic. The final result will amaze you, with no need for manual adjustments.

What are the benefits of turning a photo into a vintage effect?

Adding a vintage effect to your photos evokes nostalgia, making them more memorable and impactful. It gives your images a creative retro flair and unique aesthetic, helping them stand out on social media and attract more engagement. Additionally, it preserves special moments with a lasting, historic feel.

How long does it take to add a vintage filter to a photo?

With insMind, applying the vintage filter to your photos takes only a few seconds. The process is lightning-fast, but your network connection can sometimes impact the speed. Once the image finishes uploading, you can select the filter, and the magic happens instantly. The image will be available for download in no time.

Is the insMind AI retro filter free to use?

Yes, you can use the free version of insMind to create retro images instantly. However, the free version has some limitations, such as only allowing downloads of low-quality images or high-quality images with watermarks. If you want high-resolution HD images, upgrade to the Pro version for a minimal fee. It's affordable, feature-rich, and allows you to edit unlimited images with our diverse tools.