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The Second Challenge on Real-World Face Restoration at NTIRE 2026: Methods and Results

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2604.10532v2
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:48:29 GMT
Title: The Second Challenge on Real-World Face Restoration at NTIRE 2026: Methods and Results
Abstract summary: This paper reviews the NTIRE 2026 challenge on real-world face restoration.<n>The challenge focuses on generating natural and realistic outputs while maintaining identity consistency.<n>Its goal is to advance state-of-the-art solutions for perceptual quality and realism.
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Abstract: This paper provides a review of the NTIRE 2026 challenge on real-world face restoration, highlighting the proposed solutions and the resulting outcomes. The challenge focuses on generating natural and realistic outputs while maintaining identity consistency. Its goal is to advance state-of-the-art solutions for perceptual quality and realism, without imposing constraints on computational resources or training data. Performance is evaluated using a weighted image quality assessment (IQA) score and employs the AdaFace model as an identity checker. The competition attracted 96 registrants, with 10 teams submitting valid models; ultimately, 9 teams achieved valid scores in the final ranking. This collaborative effort advances the performance of real-world face restoration while offering an in-depth overview of the latest trends in the field.

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