Does it work with any black and white video?

Yes — historical footage, old home movies, surveillance clips, and any grayscale video. Quality depends on the source footage resolution.

What video formats are supported?

MP4, WebM, and other common video formats. Output is always MP4 for maximum compatibility.

Can I colorize already colored video?

The tool is designed for B&W footage. Running it on colored video may produce unexpected or washed-out results.

Why is it more expensive than other tools?

Video colorization is computationally intensive — each frame is analyzed and colored individually. The 2-credit cost reflects this processing.

AI-Powered Video Colorization

Colorize Black & White Videos with AI

Q: How long does colorization take?

5 to 10 minutes for short clips, potentially longer for larger files. The AI processes each frame individually for accurate results.

Q: How accurate are the colors?

DeOldify produces historically plausible colors based on scene context. Skin tones, sky, vegetation, and common objects are usually very accurate.

Q: What is the render factor?

A quality slider from 7 to 40. Lower values (7-15) are faster with vivid colors. Higher values (21-40) are slower with more subtle, accurate coloring.

Q: How much does it cost?

Each colorization costs 2 credits. New accounts receive free credits. If processing fails, credits are automatically refunded.

Bring historical footage and old home movies to life with realistic, AI-generated color.

7-40

Quality Range

~8min

Processing

Credits

AI Colorization

DeOldify analyzes each frame and applies historically accurate colors based on scene content.

Adjustable Quality

Fine-tune the render factor from vivid and fast to subtle and accurate.

Any B&W Video

Works with historical footage, old home movies, and any grayscale video content.

How It Works

Upload B&W Video

Upload your black and white video file in MP4 or WebM format.

Adjust Quality

Set the render factor to balance between speed and color accuracy.

Download Colorized

Get your colorized video ready to share with family or use in projects.

Perfect For

Bring the past to life with color

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Historical Footage

Colorize archival footage from wars, events, and historical moments.

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Family Videos

Restore old family home movies with natural, realistic color.

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Documentaries

Enhance documentary footage with color for more engaging storytelling.

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Film Restoration

Bring classic black and white films to life with AI colorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does colorization take?

5 to 10 minutes for short clips. The AI processes each frame individually for accurate results.

How accurate are the colors?

Very accurate for common elements — skin tones, sky, vegetation. The AI uses scene context for plausible coloring.

What is the render factor?

A quality setting from 7-40. Lower is faster with vivid colors, higher is slower with more accurate tones.

What if processing fails?

Credits are automatically refunded if processing fails for any reason. You can try again at no cost.

How much does it cost?

Each colorization costs 2 credits due to the intensive frame-by-frame processing required.

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