Colorize a black and white photo online

Updated 2026-11-01 · For hobbyists, genealogists, and anyone with old prints.

AI photo colorization predicts historically plausible colors from a grayscale scan. Results are interpretations — keep the original B&W master.

1. Prepare the scan

Even light; export JPEG or PNG.
Aim for the longest side ≥ 1200 px when you can.
Do not oversharpen before colorizing.

2. Choose pricing that fits

Subscription genealogy tools can work, but if you only need colorization, a credit pack is simpler. Colorize Old: $12 = 50 credits ≈ $0.24/photo. No account required to buy.

Buy $12 · 50 credits

3. Check real before/after samples

Homepage samples use public-domain historical photos (faces + scenes), not abstract placeholders.

See Lincoln · Migrant Mother · Dust Bowl →

Colorize black and white photo before and after

4. Pay, then email one photo

After Stripe payment, email one B&W JPEG/PNG to [email protected] with subject Colorize order. Reply includes your colorized JPEG. Repeat for remaining credits.

5. Share carefully

Tell relatives it is AI-assisted color.
Keep the B&W master beside the color JPEG.

Also read: How to colorize old family photos