Do I need to mark the damaged areas before asking for both restoration and color?
No. Just describe both in one sentence: 'restore this old photo — fix the scratches and tears, and add natural color.' EditThisPic's AI handles repair and colorization together without any marking. Marking is only useful if you want to isolate one specific area afterward.
How do I colorize and restore an old photo for free with AI, both at once?
Upload your black-and-white or damaged photo to EditThisPic and describe both jobs in one request: 'restore this old photo and add natural, lifelike color.' The AI repairs damage and adds color together in about 40-50 seconds. Free to preview, no account required, and purchased downloads are clean.
Can I really ask for repair and color in a single prompt, or do I need two edits?
One prompt is enough. Describe both in the same sentence: 'fix the scratches and stains, and add natural color.' The AI processes the repair and the colorization together in one pass — there's no need to run separate edits for damage and color.
How does AI know what color things actually were?
The AI infers historically and contextually plausible color from context — skin tones, common clothing and object colors for the era, natural lighting. If you know a specific detail's real color, mention it: 'her dress was blue' — the AI will use that and keep the rest consistent with it.
Will the added color look natural or obviously AI-generated?
The goal is natural, believable color, not a flat or cartoonish colorize job. If a result looks too vivid or modern, ask for 'muted, era-appropriate color' or name the decade — this keeps the added color feeling authentic to the photo's period.
What kinds of damage can be repaired alongside colorizing?
Scratches, tears, missing corners, water stains, creases, and sepia tint can all be described in the same prompt as the colorize request. For example: 'restore this photo — fix the tear and stains, and add natural color.' Everything happens in one pass.
Is there a free tool to colorize and restore old photos without signing up?
Yes. EditThisPic requires no account, no login, and no app download. Upload your old photo, describe the restoration and color you want, and preview the result free — purchased downloads are clean at full quality.
Does this work on sepia-toned photos too?
Yes. Describe it as sepia and ask for the tint to be removed as part of the colorize step: 'restore this sepia-toned photo — remove the yellow-brown tint, repair creases, and add natural full color.' The AI treats sepia removal as part of the colorization.
How is this different from just restoring an already-color photo?
This page is for photos that are black-and-white, sepia, or nearly colorless and need color added, alongside any damage repair. If your photo already has color and just needs fixing (fading, cast, damage), see EditThisPic's restore old color photo tool instead.
Can I colorize and restore an old photo on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser on iPhone or Android with no app to install. Upload the photo, describe both the repair and the color you want, and download the finished result.
Are my old family photos safe when I upload them for colorizing?
Yes. EditThisPic processes your photo only for the edit you request. Photos are not stored permanently or used for training. The AI is designed to preserve the original character of the photo while repairing damage and adding believable color.
What if I only want the damage fixed, not the color changed?
Just leave the color part out of your prompt: 'fix the scratches and tears in this photo, keep it black-and-white.' The combined workflow on this page is optional — you control exactly what's included in your request.
How much does EditThisPic cost?
You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio Membership, a monthly workspace at $49.99/mo for 300 edits. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.
