Free tool
Photo colorizer online for old photos.
Upload a black-and-white family photo to preview an illustrative colour estimate.
Free preview. Enter your email to unlock the full-resolution download, or try full photo restoration when the photo also needs scratch or fade repair.
See our full guide: how to colorize old black-and-white photos, or explore all free tools.
Step 1 of 3 · Upload a photo
JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, or TIFF · Up to 10 MB.
Drop a photo to get started.
Step 2 of 3 · Run the colorizer
Save a copy of the result you want to keep.
Preview
Your color preview will appear here.
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Photo colorizer
Turn black and white photos to color without hiding the original.
Automatic colorization is a best guess, so this page keeps the original visible: upload the photo, compare before and after, and download only if the result feels right for the memory. It works best on clear scans with visible faces, clothing, and outdoor details.
If the photo is damaged, start with full photo restoration first, then colorize the cleaner result.
Black-and-white portraits
Add natural-looking color to family portraits, wedding photos, and old studio shots.
Faded archive scans
Preview a color version after scanning so you can decide whether the original should stay black and white.
Creative family-history copies
Create a color copy for sharing while keeping the untouched original safe.
What you get
- Online photo colorizer with no software install
- Before-and-after preview before download
- Works with JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, and TIFF
- Optional next step: restore scratches and fading
How it works
Three steps to a color preview
Simple on purpose — upload, preview, download.
Upload a black-and-white photo
Drop in a scan or phone photo. Clear faces and even lighting help the most.
Run the colorizer
Run the colorizer and compare the color estimate before/after right away.
Download your result
Enter your email to unlock the full-resolution download on this page and request a backup link.
FAQ
Photo colorizer questions
Is this photo colorizer free?
Yes. You can preview and download the color estimate for free. Treat the color as natural-looking, not a historical guarantee.
Do I need an account?
No. You can colorize and unlock the download with your email without signing up. Your email unlocks the full-resolution download and a backup link.
What photos work best?
Clear portraits and outdoor photos usually colorize well. Heavy blur, glare, or very dark scans can limit results.
Is this a photo colorizer online or do I need an app?
It runs online in your browser. Upload a black-and-white photo, preview the colorized estimate, and download the result without installing software.
Can I control the exact colors?
Not yet. This tool predicts likely colors from the image. If you need historically accurate colors (uniforms, flags, etc.), use reference photos and do manual edits after downloading.
Will colorizing change the person?
The colorizer should keep identity and expression intact, but clothing and room colors are estimates. For faithful repair of fading, scratches, and tears, use the full restore flow and compare before/after before saving.
How long do you keep my files?
Save a copy of the result you want to keep.