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Add realistic color to black-and-white photos in seconds with AI.
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Choose Realistic, Advanced, Balanced, Vibrant, or Crisp.
Adjust specific colors after the first result.
Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP, and more.
Choose an effect, compare the result, and edit specific colors with a prompt.
Add color to black-and-white portraits, wedding photos, and family pictures. Nero AI Colorize Photo recognizes people, clothing, and surrounding objects to generate a balanced color version in seconds.
Compare it with the original and choose the effect that gives faces, fabrics, and background details the look you prefer.
Bring black-and-white street scenes, travel photos, buildings, vehicles, and landscapes to life with color.
Choose from different effects to find the balance and intensity that best suits the people, sky, plants, materials, and other visible details in your image.
Want to change a specific color after the first result?
Click Edit the color and describe the area and color you want, such as a red dress or blue eyes. Smart Recolor by Prompt generates an updated version so you can refine the result before downloading it.
Upload the black-and-white photo you want to colorize, or try a sample image.
Choose an effect based on the look you want.
Realistic creates soft, natural colors, while Advanced delivers lifelike, well-balanced tones. Select Balanced for a neutral result, Vibrant for stronger color and contrast, or Crisp for a cooler, fresher finish that retains a vintage feel.
Compare the colorized result with the original. To adjust a specific area, click Edit the color and describe the color change you want.
Review the Credits required, generate the updated result, and download your preferred version.
Nero AI Colorize Photo works with black-and-white portraits, family photos, buildings, landscapes, and other scenes where the main subjects and details are still visible. Upload a photo or try a sample to see how it looks in color. If the image has scratches, missing areas, or severe fading, try Nero AI Photo Restoration first.
Yes. Colorize your photo, then click Edit the color and describe the area and color you want to change—for example, “Make the dress red.” Smart Recolor by Prompt creates an updated version for you to review before downloading.
Nero AI Colorize Photo generates plausible colors based on the visible content of the image. It can create a convincing color interpretation, but it cannot verify the original colors of clothing, objects, or surroundings. If you know a specific color, use the prompt editor to adjust it.
Yes. New users receive 10 free trial Credits to get started. The Credits required are shown before colorization or prompt-based editing. When you need more, you can purchase additional Credits.
Yes. The Nero AI API lets you add photo colorization to your application or workflow. Explore the Nero AI API for integration details.
Yes. We offer AI Photo Enhancer & Upscaler - Nero Lens to mobile users. You can find your version above or at lens.nero.com.
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