Colorize.cc

Colorize.cc adds natural, realistic color to black-and-white photos in seconds using neural networks trained on millions of color images to predict historically plausible colors automatically. The service also colorizes black-and-white video. A stated priority is keeping faces authentic during processing, so portraits are not distorted while colors are applied. Beyond coloring, the platform restores damaged photos by removing scratches, stains, tears, and noise as part of the same pipeline. Several AI model versions are available, from a faster free option up through V8 High, which adds face-likeness preservation and higher-quality output. V8 Studio is an interactive editor for fine-tuning results after the initial pass: users can move colors, adjust specific areas, add or remove details, and re-run the process until satisfied. Output supports 4K resolution for printing or large displays. Colorize.cc was founded in 2018 and reports processing more than 3 million photos for over 500,000 users. It targets family archivists, genealogy researchers, museum professionals, and anyone restoring old or damaged photographs rather than professional photo studios. Pricing is pay-per-use credits rather than a subscription, with tiers such as 50 credits for $12, 250 for $49, and 1,250 for $199; credits remain valid for a full year. The web app accepts JPG, JPEG, and PNG files up to 5 MB, and optional API access is available for batch or programmatic use.