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Bring black-and-white memories to life with AI-powered colorization in seconds.

01Photo 1
Black and white 1940s family portrait
02Photo 2
Colorful reference photo showing the target colors
03Result
Same portrait with natural colorization showing warm skin tones and period clothing

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"add warm lifelike colors to this vintage family photo with natural skin tones and subtle clothing colors from the 1950s era"

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How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Drop your black-and-white, sepia, or faded color photo into EditThisPic. The AI works with scanned prints, digital archives, and photos of old photographs. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple portraits: 15-30 seconds. Complex scenes with many elements: may need 2-3 refinements for accuracy.

  2. Describe the colorization you want

    Type your instruction: 'colorize this photo with natural realistic colors' or 'add warm vintage colors to this black and white image.' For specific elements, mention them: 'colorize with blue sky and green grass.' The AI understands context and applies appropriate colors automatically.

    Tip: For historical accuracy, add era hints: 'colorize with 1940s era clothing colors'

    Copy one of these to get started:

    General photo colorization colorize this black and white photo with natural realistic colors, accurate skin tones, and period-appropriate clothing
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    Vintage family portrait add warm lifelike colors to this vintage family photo with natural skin tones and subtle clothing colors from the 1950s era
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    Faded color restoration restore and enhance the faded colors in this photo, bringing back vibrant natural tones while preserving the original color scheme
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    Outdoor landscape colorize this landscape photo with natural blue sky, green foliage, and realistic earth tones
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    Historical military photos colorize this World War II era photo with accurate military uniform colors and period-correct equipment tones
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    Wedding photos colorize this vintage wedding photo with a white bridal dress, natural skin tones, and soft romantic colors for the setting
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    Selective colorization colorize only the person in this photo while keeping the background in black and white for artistic effect
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  3. Generate and review

    Check that skin tones look natural and colors match the era. Look for consistency across the image - hair, clothing, and background should all have believable colors. Verify no color bleeding between elements.

See it in action

Black and white 1940s family portrait
Main Photo
Colorful reference photo showing the target colors
Reference
Same portrait with natural colorization showing warm skin tones and period clothing
Result

1940s family portrait colorized

A classic black-and-white family photo transformed with natural skin tones and period-accurate clothing colors.

Prompt: Colorize this black and white portrait using the color palette from the reference photo.
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Faded beach vacation photo with washed-out colors
Before
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Restored photo with vibrant blue sky and natural colors
After

Faded vacation photo restored

A sun-damaged photo from the 1980s with washed-out colors brought back to vibrant life.

Prompt: restore the faded colors in this beach vacation photo, bringing back vibrant blue sky, natural skin tones, and colorful swimwear
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Black and white 1920s street scene
Before
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Colorized street scene with vintage cars and building colors
After

Historical street scene colorized

A vintage city photograph transformed to show the vibrant colors of the past.

Prompt: colorize this 1920s street scene with realistic colors for the buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrian clothing of the era
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Quick answers

Where should I tell the AI to place the color so it looks naturally lit in the scene?

Describe placement and lighting together: 'add the color on the left side, lit by the same window light as the rest of the scene.' The AI matches shadow direction and perspective automatically. Each pass takes 20-45 seconds. Free first edit per week, no signup.

How accurate are the colors compared to the original?

The AI makes intelligent guesses based on context, era, and common color associations. Skin tones, sky, and foliage are usually very accurate. Specific items like clothing colors are educated guesses unless you specify. If you know actual colors, mention them in your prompt for accuracy.

Can I colorize very old or damaged photos?

Yes, but results improve with image quality. For heavily damaged photos, consider using our restore tool first to fix scratches and tears, then colorize the restored version. The AI handles grain and minor damage well.

Will colorization affect image resolution?

No. EditThisPic preserves your original resolution while adding color. For best results, use the highest quality scan of your original photo available.

Can I specify exact colors for elements?

Yes! Include specific colors in your prompt: 'colorize with a red dress and blue car.' For elements you're unsure about, let the AI choose naturally and correct afterward if needed.

Is EditThisPic's AI color adder really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

Can I add color on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI color adder support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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