Bring black-and-white photos to life with color.

How it works

1. 1
   Upload a black-and-white or faded photo

   Classic film photos, old family portraits, historic prints, scanned negatives. JPEG, PNG, or WebP — any file under 25 MB.

2. 2
   AI fills in realistic colors

   The tool analyses content — faces, sky, foliage, clothing, architecture — and assigns plausible colors based on what each element is expected to look like.

3. 3
   Compare and download

   Your colorized photo appears alongside the original so you can see exactly what changed. Download directly, no watermark.

What you get

• Realistic AI colorization — not a filter, not a tint
• Natural skin tones, sky blues, and landscape greens
• Works on portraits, street scenes, and historic images
• Old family photos and film scans welcome
• Free, no account required

Frequently asked questions

How does AI photo colorization work?

The tool analyses each region of your image — skin, sky, foliage, fabric, stone — and assigns the color that statistically fits what that material looks like in real life. It does not apply a blanket tint; the color varies by subject across the image.

What photos work best?

Clear black-and-white photos with identifiable subjects: faces, landscapes, buildings. Very dark, heavily damaged, or extremely low-resolution images produce weaker results — the tool needs enough detail to read the content.

Will it work on sepia or faded color photos?

Yes. The tool processes any grayscale or near-grayscale image. Very warm sepia tones are desaturated first, then re-colorized. Results may vary on heavily toned images.

Is it really free?

Completely free — no account, no watermark, no hidden steps. Download the result directly.