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Palette

AI photo colourisation that turns black and white images into realistic colour in seconds.

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What is Palette?

Palette colourises black and white photographs, producing lifelike colour results within seconds of upload. Users choose from more than 20 colour filters and can fine-tune the output by typing keywords to guide the colours. The tool supports high-resolution exports and batch uploads. Over six million people use it to restore old family photos, archival images and historical material.

Key features

Colour filters

More than 20 preset filters such as Classic Palette and Bright Essence to set the overall colour style.

Keyword guidance

Type descriptive words to steer the colours applied to specific parts of an image.

High-resolution output

Exports up to 5000x5000 pixels on paid plans for print-quality results.

Batch upload

Drop multiple images at once to colourise several photos in one go.

Watermark-free downloads

Paid credits remove the watermark and resolution limits applied to free previews.

Faster processing

Premium tiers process images up to ten times faster than the free option.

API and video

A documented API and video colourisation are available for developers and larger workflows.

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • The free tier lets you test the tool with one HD credit before committing to a paid plan.
  • Results are produced in seconds, making it practical for batches of old photographs.
  • Keyword guidance gives manual control over colours rather than relying solely on automatic output.
  • High-resolution exports up to 5000x5000 pixels suit printing and archival restoration.
  • A large user base of over six million people and a high average rating indicate a mature, reliable service.

Limitations

  • The free version applies a watermark and caps resolution at 500x500 pixels, so usable output requires payment.
  • Pricing is based on credits rather than unlimited use, which can add up for high-volume work.
  • It is focused solely on colourisation and does not handle wider photo restoration tasks such as scratch or damage repair.
  • Full pricing and account features are only visible after signing up or logging in.

Use cases

Family historians colourising old black and white family photographs for albums and gifts.

Genealogists and archivists adding colour to historical and archival images for context.

Photo restoration services offering colourisation as part of their client work.

Content creators and educators bringing historical images to life for videos and presentations.

Designers and developers integrating colourisation into their own workflows via the API.

Hobbyists experimenting with colour styles on scanned negatives and prints.

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Pricing

Free

Free

1 HD trial credit, watermarked previews and output capped at 500x500 pixels.

Subscription

72 per year

480 annual credits, watermark-free high-resolution downloads, batch upload and faster processing.

One-time pack

49 one-time

75 credits valid for two years, watermark-free high-resolution output without a recurring subscription.

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Try Palette free
  • Free plan available
  • No credit card