101AITools
    Submit a tool
    Back to directory
    AI Photo Colorization
    Freemium
    Free Trial
    Sponsored

    Palette.fm

    AI Photo Colorization

    Palette.fm is an AI photo colorizer for black-and-white and faded photos: upload, pick from 21+ filters, and download. Free results are watermarked or lower-res; paid plans unlock watermark-free downloads at about $6/month when billed yearly.

    Related guides

    Browse curated shortlists where this tool appears.

    AI tools for

    All use cases · All industries

    Alternatives & similar tools

    Related picks from editorial notes.

    Also mentioned

    • MyHeritage In Color (photo colorization inside genealogy suite)
    • DeOldify (open-source research-grade colorization)
    • Hotpot.ai (colorize plus broader image tools)

    Features & details

    Full overview from our catalog (read-only reference).

    Category (short)
    AI Photo Colorization
    Category
    AI Photo Colorization
    Pricing (CSV)
    Free Trial
    Directory pricing
    Freemium
    Sponsored note
    no
    Target audience
    restoring family and historical black-and-white photos, creators needing quick, realistic color without Photoshop skills, users who prefer subscription or one-time credit models, Not ideal for: professional colorists needing frame-by-frame video grading or full manual control over every hue
    Best for
    restoring family and historical black-and-white photos, creators needing quick, realistic color without Photoshop skills, users who prefer subscription or one-time credit models, Not ideal for: professional colorists needing frame-by-frame video grading or full manual control over every hue
    Pricing notes
    Verified July 2026 at palette.fm: Free ($0, 21+ filters, ads/promotions, watermarked/low-res). Subscribe $72/yr ($6/mo effective, 480–6,000 photos depending on tier, no ads, up to 10x faster). Pay once from $49 (1–500 photos, credits available 2 years, limited ads). Credits roughly $0.15/subscriber credit or $0.65/pay-once credit at entry tiers. Annual billing saves about 28%.

    Pros & cons

    Editorial notes to help compare fit before opening the vendor site.

    Pros

    • highly rated color realism versus alternatives
    • flexible subscribe or one-time pricing
    • 6.6M+ users and strong social proof
    • API for production workflows

    Cons

    • free tier watermarked with ads
    • credit tiers can confuse first-time buyers
    • not built for video colorization at scale

    Review notes

    Context from the listing review and editorial research.

    Palette is frequently cited as best-in-class for realistic AI colorization, including endorsements from photography educators. Users praise filter quality and speed; complaints involve credit math on heavy batches and occasional skin-tone inaccuracies on very old scans.

    Extended features

    In-depth description and capability notes.

    AI colorization — realistic color from B&W or monochrome photos 21+ color filters — preset styles for portraits, history, interiors, and fashion Batch upload — process multiple images in one session Keyword customization — adjust colors by editing descriptive keywords High-resolution export — full-resolution downloads on paid plans API access — integrate colorization into apps and video pipelines One-time payment option — credits valid up to 2 years without subscription

    Use cases

    Genealogists and families use Palette to restore old photos for albums and gifts. Content creators colorize historical imagery for documentaries and social posts. Studios with recurring volume subscribe annually; occasional users buy one-time credit packs.