Colorize a black and white photo with AI
Our artificial intelligence adds natural and realistic colors to your black and white photos. Rediscover your memories like never before.
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Colorized by AI
How to colorize a photo?
A simple and automatic three-step process.
Upload your photo
Select a black and white photo from your device. Paper photos, scans or digital photos.
AI colorizes
Our AI analyzes the era, clothing, environment and applies realistic, consistent colors.
Get the result
Your colorized, restored and animated photo is sent to you by email in minutes.
Why colorize your photos?
See your ancestors in color
Color transforms a historical image into a living portrait. Rediscover the faces of your loved ones with a new closeness.
Preserve the family legacy
A colorized photo has more emotional impact and is more easily passed on to younger generations accustomed to color.
A natural result
Our AI doesn't apply artificial colors. It analyzes the context of each photo to produce a realistic and believable rendering.
Fast and accessible
No complex software or retouching skills needed. The process is fully automatic and takes less than 5 minutes.
Precise colorization
Our AI uses the latest deep learning advances for faithful colorization.
Contextual analysis
The AI detects the era, materials, lighting and elements of the photo to choose the right colors.
Natural colors
Applied tones are soft and consistent, with no artifacts or inconsistent color zones.
High definition
With Heirloom quality, colorization comes with HD restoration for a flawless result.
Frequently asked questions
Is the colorization true to the original colors?
Our AI analyzes the image context (era, clothing, environment) to produce realistic colors. While exact colors cannot be reconstructed, the rendering is natural and believable.
What photo formats are accepted?
We accept JPEG, PNG and WebP formats. You can also photograph a paper print directly from your smartphone — our AI automatically crops it.
Can I colorize a photo AND animate it?
Yes! Colorization is an integral part of our pipeline. Each photo is automatically restored, colorized then animated.
Are my photos kept private?
Absolutely. Your photos are encrypted during processing and automatically deleted after 90 days. Full GDPR compliance.
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Ready to see your photos in color?
Upload your black and white photo and see the result in minutes. It's free.