Colorize Photo

A new view of the past

A familiar face. A place you remember. Give black-and-white photos a fresh perspective with AI colorization. Explore natural tones, a cinematic mood, or a vintage finish, and see old photographs in a different light. Start with a portrait, a family moment, or a favorite memory. Upload one or more images and colorize each with the same style and instructions.

An existing Hotpot comparison showing a woman's portrait in black and white and in color.

Colorize photos in different styles

Natural portrait style reference
Natural
Cinematic portrait style reference
Cinematic
Vintage portrait style reference
Vintage
Polaroid portrait style reference
Polaroid

Find your finish

Style references from the current tool. Choose a style after you upload your photo.

Natural portrait style reference
Natural
Cinematic portrait style reference
Cinematic
Vintage portrait style reference
Vintage
Polaroid portrait style reference
Polaroid
Classic color portrait style reference
Classic color
Modern black & white portrait style reference
Modern black & white
Classic black & white portrait style reference
Classic black & white
Soft black & white portrait style reference
Soft black & white
How it works

How to colorize a black and white photo

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01

Upload one or more images

Choose black-and-white photos from your device. Clear scans are a good place to start.

02

Choose a color style

Choose a style or describe the look you have in mind. Let AI reinterpret each photo in color using the same style and instructions.

03

Download your colorized photos

Follow progress for each photo and download results individually or together in a ZIP. Keep the originals.

A little more detail

About AI photo colorization

Color can change how a photograph feels. Use it to explore another version of an old portrait, a family photograph, or a moment worth revisiting.

Restore a photo
Do I need credits to colorize photos?

Yes. Credits are required for every result, including your first photo and follow-up edits. The editor shows the credit cost before you start.

Can I colorize several photos at once?

Yes. Upload one or more images, choose a style, and add optional instructions for the whole batch. Each photo gets a separate result. Keep this tab open while processing; refreshing does not preserve the queue. Download results individually or together in a ZIP.

Can AI recover the original colors?

AI predicts plausible colors; it cannot know the original colors from a black-and-white photograph alone. Treat the result as an interpretation, rather than a historical record.

Can I choose the style?

The current tool offers color styles and a custom description. Try natural, cinematic, vintage, or Polaroid-inspired treatments to find the look you prefer.

What if my photo is damaged?

Try Photo Restorer first to address scratches or faded details, then colorize the result. Always keep a copy of the original photograph.

Does it work with group photos?

Results vary, and the current tool may not work well with more than two people. Check faces and fine details before using the result.

Which files can I upload?

The current upload form accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images.

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