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Colorize Photo Online Free — Color Your Photo

Colorize black and white photos online with AI — add natural color to old pictures in your browser. Free, private, and no account required.

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Everything you need in a free photo colorizer

Colorize black & white photos

Bring old family portraits, archival scans, and classic film shots back to life with AI that predicts natural colors from grayscale detail.

Strength you control

Pick Subtle, Natural, or Vivid so the result matches soft restoration, everyday color, or richer, more saturated tones.

100% browser-based

Colorization runs locally on your device. Your photos never upload to Focera servers — private by design.

Before & after preview

Compare the original and colorized result with a slider, then download a PNG ready to share, print, or archive.

How It Works

Coloring an old photo should feel simple and private. Focera keeps the whole flow on one page — upload, choose a strength, colorize, compare, and download without an account or desktop installer.

Upload your photo.Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB, or click the zone to browse from your device. Black & white and sepia images work best.
Pick a color strength. Choose Subtle for a gentle tint, Natural for balanced everyday color, or Vivid for richer saturation.
Colorize and download. The AI model runs in your browser. Compare with the before/after slider, then download a PNG.

Jump back to the photo colorizer anytime to process another file.

Popular Use Cases

Family history— Restore grandparents' portraits and wedding photos with believable color for albums and gifts.
Archival and research — Add color context to scans from newspapers, museums, and personal collections.
Creative projects — Colorize film stills, street photography, and design assets for mood boards or social posts.
Print and framing— Prepare a colorized PNG before enlarging or printing a treasured black & white shot.

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FAQ

Is this photo colorizer free?

Yes. Upload, colorize, preview, and download with no account, subscription, or credit card.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. AI colorization runs entirely in your browser. Your files stay on your device.

Which photos work best?

Black & white, grayscale, and sepia photos colorize most cleanly. Color photos are converted to grayscale first, then recolored.

What do Subtle, Natural, and Vivid mean?

They control color strength. Subtle keeps a soft tint, Natural aims for balanced everyday color, and Vivid boosts saturation for richer results.

Why does the first run take longer?

The AI model downloads once (about 60 MB) and is cached by your browser. Later colorizations are significantly faster.

Which image formats are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB. The tool exports a colorized PNG.

Can I compare before and after?

Yes. After colorizing, drag the preview slider to compare the original with the colorized photo.

Can I use the results commercially?

Yes. PNGs you download are yours to use. Only colorize photos you own or have permission to edit.

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