Colorize black-and-white photos
Give realistic color to your historical and family photos. The AI respects the photo's light and era, and people stay themselves.
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How to colorize a black-and-white photo
Upload your black-and-white photo, let the AI apply realistic color, and download the result.
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Upload your image
JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10MB. Your photos stay private to your account.
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The AI applies the color
Tones are chosen from the photo's light and context: natural skin, clothing and backgrounds consistent with the era.
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Run the tool and download
Review the before and after, and download the result in high quality.
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Questions about colorizing photos
Answers about color realism, damaged old photos, and processing cost.
Will the colors be the real ones from the era?
The AI picks plausible colors from the light and context, but it cannot know the exact color of a specific garment. The result is realistic, not documentary evidence.
Does colorizing change the faces?
The process only adds color and keeps features and composition. As with any generative AI that rebuilds the image, small variations are possible; always compare with your original.
What if my photo is damaged as well as black-and-white?
First run it through old-photo restoration and then colorize it. You'll get a better result than doing everything at once.
How much does it cost to colorize a photo?
Each run costs 3 credits, with free credits when you sign up to try it.
Does it work with sepia photos?
Yes, with pure black-and-white as well as sepia or faded tones.
Are my family photos private?
Yes. They are processed only for colorizing, stay private to your account, and are never used to train models.
Bring color to your memories
Upload your black-and-white photo and download it in color in seconds.