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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Which photos should you colorize with AI?
Colorization is especially useful for old photos where faces, clothing and background details are still readable.
Old portraits
Bring more presence to a black and white face while keeping the result soft and believable.
Wedding photos
Dresses, suits, flowers and backgrounds stand out more when colorization respects the era of the photo.
Family photos
A colorized photo is often easier to share with children and grandchildren.
Sepia images
Sepia photos can be prepared with restoration and colorization to recover a more vivid look.
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
How do I colorize a black and white photo with AI?
Upload a black and white photo, choose colorization in the creation flow, and let AI suggest natural colors based on the image context.
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. You can combine colorization, restoration and animation in the same flow, depending on the options you choose for your creation.
Is AI colorization realistic?
AI cannot know the exact historical colors, but it analyzes the era, clothing and environment to produce a natural and believable result.
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Ready to see your photos in color?
Upload your black and white photo and see the result in minutes. Your first animation is free.