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Colorize a Black-and-White Photo with AI

Turn black-and-white photos into natural-looking color pictures with AI.

Colorize Photo
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About Colorize Photo

Colorize Photo gives black-and-white pictures natural-looking color. Grandparents' wedding photos, old school portraits and historic street scenes feel much closer when you can see skin tones, sky and fabric in color. Upload a scan and the AI works out plausible colors for every part of the picture. A colorized scan can be enlarged 2× or 4× for printing with the AI Image Upscaler.

Saturation sets how strong the colors are, from a subtle 50% to a vivid 150%, with 100% as the natural starting point. JPG, PNG, WebP and TIFF scans are accepted. The colors are the AI's best estimate, so it can't know that a coat was actually red. If the photo is also scratched or faded, use Old Photo Restoration with Add color instead.

How to use Colorize Photo

  1. 1
    Upload the photo

    Click Choose file or drop a black-and-white JPG, PNG, WebP or TIFF.

  2. 2
    Set the saturation

    Leave Saturation at 100%, or move it toward 50% for softer color or 150% for stronger color.

  3. 3
    Click Colorize Photo

    The AI adds color to the picture on our server.

  4. 4
    Download the color version

    Save it and compare it with the original.

Why use Cubfile for this

  • Natural colors

    Skin, sky, foliage and clothing get believable tones instead of a flat tint.

  • Saturation control

    Dial the color from subtle to vivid, anywhere between 50% and 150%.

  • Scanner-friendly

    TIFF scans can be uploaded as they are.

  • Original untouched

    You get a new color copy, and your black-and-white file stays as it was.

FAQ

Colorize Photo: questions and answers

How accurate are the colors from Colorize Photo?
They look natural, but they're an estimate. The AI predicts typical colors for skies, skin and plants, not the real color of a particular dress or car.
Can Colorize Photo also fix scratches?
It only adds color. For scratched, stained or blurry prints, Old Photo Restoration repairs the damage and can add color in the same step. A photo that's only a little soft can be sharpened with the AI Photo Enhancer.
What does the Saturation slider do?
It sets how strong the added colors are. 100% is the natural default, lower values give a muted, vintage look and higher values make colors pop.
Can I colorize photos for free?
Yes, using the 1 free AI task per day that comes with a free account, for files up to 50 MB. For more, VIP plans include a monthly allowance of AI credits.
What happens to my old photos after colorizing?
They're deleted automatically one hour after the job, along with the color version. The upload is encrypted, the job runs in isolation, and nobody here views your pictures.
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