Colorize
Colorize black and white photos with AI
Upload a black-and-white photo and get a colored version back in seconds. The AI reads the light and context in the image to pick believable tones — warm skin, a blue sky, the right green for grass — without you choosing a single color.
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What colorization actually does
It's an educated guess, not a record. The model has seen millions of color photos, so it knows skin should be warm, foliage green, an overcast sky grey-blue. It applies muted, period-appropriate tones rather than neon — which is what keeps a 1940s portrait from looking like a poster. Where it can't know the answer, like the exact color of a specific dress, it makes its best call. Treat the result as interpretation.
Get the most natural color
Start from the cleanest scan you have. Scratches and heavy grain confuse the model about where edges are, which shows up as color bleeding past a collar or hairline. If your print is also damaged, restore it first, then colorize the repaired version — you'll get cleaner boundaries and more even tone.
Common questions
- Is the color historically accurate?
- It's plausible, not certain. Skin, sky, and landscape come out reliable. A specific uniform or fabric color the model can't infer may be wrong, so don't treat it as documentation.
- Can I colorize and repair damage at the same time?
- Yes. Running a full restore handles scratches and color together, which gives the most dramatic before/after on a damaged B&W print.
Try it on your own photo
Upload one photo and see the result in about a minute. Start with the one that matters most.
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