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Drop, paste or choose a black-and-white or faded photo, such as a scan of an old print.
Free AI Photo Colorizer
Add natural color to old family photos, scans and monochrome pictures with AI. Adjust the intensity, compare before and after, then download. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open Image Colorizer →How to colorize a black-and-white photo
Colorize
Press Colorize. AI adds natural colors in a few seconds, right in your browser.
Adjust and download
Set the color intensity, drag the slider to compare, then save as JPG, PNG or WebP.
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Image Colorizer FAQ
Is the photo colorizer free?
Yes. Colorize as many photos as you like, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The AI runs in your browser, so your photos never leave your device. The first time, your browser downloads the AI model (about 113 MB) once and keeps it for next time.
How does AI colorization work?
The AI has learned from millions of color photos which colors things usually have: sky, skin, grass, wood, water. It predicts colors from the shapes and shades in your photo and lays them over the original, so every detail and the full resolution stay as they were.
Are the colors historically accurate?
They are a plausible guess, not a record of the real colors. Clothes, cars or painted walls may come out in a different color than they really had. Use the intensity slider for a softer, more vintage look.
Can I colorize a photo that is already in color?
Yes, but the AI ignores the existing colors and paints new ones from the brightness alone. It works best on black-and-white, sepia and faded photos.
How big can my photo be?
Files up to 50 MB and up to 16.7 megapixels (for example 4096 × 4096). The result has the same size as your photo.
How long does it take?
Usually a few seconds on a computer, a little longer on phones and for very large photos. The first time also includes the one-time model download.
Can I colorize old videos too?
Yes. Manlin's AI Video Colorizer adds natural color to black-and-white footage, up to 1080p.
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