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What it does
Palette.fm uses AI to colorize black-and-white photos, with text-prompt guidance to steer specific colors (e.g. "red car") and a limited number of free colorizations before requiring payment.
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Free tier reality
A limited number of free colorizations is available before paid credits are required for more.
Key features
- AI colorization
- Prompt-guided color control
- Old photo restoration use case
Best for
- Colorizing black-and-white family or historical photos
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Palette.fm FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Palette.fm free?
Yes — A limited number of free colorizations is available before paid credits are required for more.
What is Palette.fm best for?
Colorizing black-and-white family or historical photos
What platforms does Palette.fm run on?
Palette.fm is available on: web.