Do I need to tell it what colors to use?

No — leave the box blank and the default engine infers realistic, period-appropriate colors automatically. Add hints only if you remember specific details, like a red dress or a particular uniform color.

Should I restore a damaged photo first?

Yes, for best results — run a scratched or faded photo through Restore Old Photos first, then colorize the cleaned-up result here.

Will the colors look realistic or artificial?

The model is built to produce natural, period-accurate colors rather than the oversaturated look of older auto-colorizers, though very degraded originals may still limit accuracy.

How many credits does this cost?

The default Colorize engine costs 8 credits per photo. Your first run is free with no account; a free account starts you with 200 credits.

Is my photo kept private?

Your upload is used only to generate your colorized result and is not shared or sold. Only upload photos you have the right to edit.

Can I colorize a photo that is already restored elsewhere?

Yes — any black-and-white or faded photo works, whether or not it has been restored here first.

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Add color to black-and-white photos

Turn any grayscale photo into a realistic, period-accurate color image.

Upload a black-and-white photo

Add a grayscale or sepia photo — a JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB. Restored, undamaged photos colorize best.

Describe the era or colors (optional)

Mention a decade, setting, or specific colors you remember — like a red dress or a navy uniform — to guide the result, or leave it blank.

Download the colorized photo

Get back a naturally colored version with the original composition and faces untouched.

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Produces realistic, period-accurate color instead of flat or oversaturated tones.
Optional era or color hints let you guide specific details.
Keeps faces, composition, and every original detail unchanged — only color is added.
One free colorization to try, then a few credits per photo at wholesale price.

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