Colorization · Updated September 30, 2026
Colorize a photo on your phone, in the browser
You can upload the photo in your phone's browser, with nothing to install, and see the first preview before you decide.
Short answer
Open RestauraAI in your phone's browser, upload the photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC, up to 25 MB) and see the result free, in seconds. The restoration runs in the cloud, with contracted AI providers, not on the device. On a photo with no color, the AI applies natural colors that fit the era, as an interpretation.
Avoid
- Taking the AI's interpretation as the color at the moment of the photo
- Buying without comparing the preview with the original
How to upload from your phone
Choose the photo
Take a picture of the old photo or pick one from your phone's gallery. It accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC (from iPhone), up to 25 MB.
Follow along on screen
The restoration runs in the cloud, with contracted AI providers; your phone sends the photo and receives the result.
Compare the preview
The trial is free: pay only if you like it.
If the photo is still on paper
To photograph the printed photo, the guide to scanning photos with your phone covers what the official Google PhotoScan help advises.
On a photo with no color, the AI applies natural colors that fit the era; the result is an interpretation. Compare the preview with the original.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app?
No. RestauraAI works in your phone's browser, with nothing to install.
Can I photograph the old photo with my phone?
Yes. For advice on photographing printed photos, see the guide to scanning photos with your phone, which cites the official PhotoScan help.
What kind of file can I upload?
JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC (from iPhone), up to 25 MB per file.
How much does it cost?
The first preview is free, with a watermark. The version without a watermark starts at US$2.99.
Upload from your phone and see the preview
Open it in your browser, upload the photo and compare the preview with the original before you pay.
Restore this photoFree trial, no card needed. Pay only if you like it, from US$2.99.