AI/ML
AI Photo Restorer & Colorizer Desktop App
An offline Python desktop application built with PyQt6 that utilizes advanced machine learning models (CodeFormer, DeOldify, and SwinIR) to restore, upscale, and colorize old or degraded photographs entirely on-device.
My Role
Software Engineer & ML Integrator
Timeline
April 2026
Tech Stack
PythonPyQt6PyTorchOpenCVMachine Learning
The Challenge
Optimizing the integration of multiple heavy PyTorch deep learning models (CodeFormer, DeOldify, SwinIR) within a single PyQt6 desktop environment to run efficiently on local hardware without memory leaks or UI freezing.
Key Features
Offline AI processing without API limits or cloud privacy risks
Facial restoration using CodeFormer algorithms
Automatic B&W photo colorization utilizing DeOldify
Image upscaling and noise reduction powered by SwinIR
Modern, intuitive PyQt6 desktop graphical interface