How to Colorize Black & White Photos Online for Free (No Photoshop)
How to Colorize Black & White Photos Online for Free (No Photoshop)
Want to colorize black and white photos for free—without complicated software? This quick guide shows you exactly how to restore the look of your favorite images in minutes using AI. It’s beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and perfect for family albums, genealogy projects, and creative posts.
TL;DR: Create a free account, upload your Black and White photo, click Colorize, download your new color photo—done. No credit card required.
Table of contents
- Quick start (FREE)
- What “free” includes
- Best results: scan & prep tips
- After colorization: light edits anyone can do
- Common questions
- Ready to try it?
Quick start (FREE)
- Create your free account — Get Started Free.
- Upload a black & white image (JPG/PNG work great).
- Click Colorize to let the AI add realistic color automatically.
- Download your color photo and share it anywhere.
That’s it—no Photoshop, no learning curve, and no hidden fees.
What “free” includes
Our Free plan gives you a way to colorize an image online for $0. It’s perfect for testing the quality or colorizing a favorite portrait. When you’re ready for more, upgrade anytime for extra monthly tokens and perks like faster speed and batch uploads.
- Free: try colorizing at no cost
- Starter: more tokens each month (fast, highest quality, batch)
- Pro: lots of tokens (fastest, premium support; features keep improving)
Tip: Tokens reset monthly, so you’ll always have a free colorization to use next month.
Best results: scan & prep tips
Small prep steps = big improvements in your final color result.
- Scan at 600 DPI for small prints (300 DPI minimum).
- Crop borders so the AI focuses on the photo, not the paper edge.
- Dust & specks: wipe the print gently before scanning; use your scanner’s “descreen” if available.
- Straighten & rotate so faces are upright.
- Faces matter: clear, sharp eyes and skin texture yield more natural colorization.
Working from a phone snapshot? Shoot in good light, fill the frame, and avoid reflections.
After colorization: light edits anyone can do
You’ll usually love the instant result. For an extra-polished look:
- Slight exposure tweak: a touch of brightness/contrast can add pop.
- Warmth: a tiny temperature increase can make skin tones feel lifelike.
- Re-upload a cleaned version if the original had heavy dust or scratches.
Common questions
How can I colorize a black and white photo online for free?
Create a free account, upload your image, and click Colorize. You’ll get a realistic color result in seconds—no software, no credit card.
Is this a photo restoration tool or just a colorizer?
Our AI focuses on colorizing black and white images, as well as restoring your images if there are any imperfections like small tears or creases. For best restoration outcomes, start from a clean, high-resolution scan and follow the prep tips above.
Will my photos stay private?
Yes. Your photos are securely stored and never shared. We delete all data after 7 days. You stay in control of your images.
Can I colorize lots of photos at once?
Not at the moment, we're working on it! It will be available in the Pro plan.
Do I need any editing skills?
Nope. The AI handles the heavy lifting. Optional tweaks like crop/brightness are easy and totally optional.
Ready to try it?
Colorize your first black & white image for free today.
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