Colorize black & white photos instantly.
Transform your old B&W photos into vibrant, full-color memories. Our AI adds natural, historically accurate colors in seconds. Zero technical skills needed.
Included in all plans
See AI Photo Colorization in Action
Before: Black & White
After: AI Colorized
Before: Vintage B&W
After: Full Color
How AI Photo Colorization Works
Our advanced AI understands what it sees and applies contextually accurate colors
Content Recognition
AI identifies people, objects, landscapes, clothing, and textures in your photo
Color Intelligence
Applies historically and contextually accurate colors based on millions of reference images
Natural Tones
Produces natural skin tones, realistic skies, and era-appropriate colors
Instant Processing
Full colorization completes in under 10 seconds with high accuracy
Detail Preservation
Original photo details and textures are preserved while adding color
HD Output
Get high-resolution colorized photos ready for printing or sharing
How to Colorize Black and White Photos
Upload B&W Photo
Select any black and white or sepia-toned photo from your device
AI Colorization
Our AI analyzes content and applies natural, accurate colors automatically
Download in Color
Get your beautifully colorized photo in high resolution
Photo Colorization FAQs
How does AI colorize black and white photos?
Our AI analyzes the content of your black and white photo, identifying objects, skin tones, landscapes, and clothing. It then applies historically and contextually accurate colors based on training from millions of color photographs.
Is AI photo colorization accurate?
Yes, our AI produces highly realistic colorization. It understands context - blue skies, green grass, natural skin tones, and era-appropriate clothing colors. While not 100% historically perfect, the results are remarkably natural and believable.
Can I colorize old photos for free?
Yes! Restory offers a free trial that includes 1 free photo colorization with no credit card required. Premium plans provide additional colorizations starting at $4.99/month.
What types of photos can be colorized?
Any black and white or sepia-toned photograph can be colorized - portraits, landscapes, group photos, historical images, and more. The AI works best with clear, well-preserved photos.
How long does colorization take?
AI colorization typically completes in under 10 seconds. Premium mode with enhanced accuracy may take up to 30 seconds for optimal results.
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