Restore and Colorize Old Photos Using FREE AI Tools – Beginners Tutorial

In this video we will be seeing how to restore and colorize old photos using some free AI Tools. Here’s the video:

Video Summary

This tutorial by Kush Sharma from Creative Pad Media demonstrates a step-by-step workflow for restoring and colorizing old photographs using free AI tools.

Key Summary Points

  • Photo Restoration: The process begins with photorestore.io, a free tool that removes artifacts and sharpens the image in seconds while maintaining a natural look [01:06].
  • Realistic Colorization: After restoration, the creator uses FaceMe Max to add color. This tool provides four free daily credits and is highlighted for producing natural, realistic skin tones [02:24].
  • Enhancing Lighting: To refine the final look, the image is brought into Photoshop. By applying the “Auto” setting in the Camera Raw Filter, the software automatically balances lighting and colors [03:26].
  • Free Upscaling: Because some colorization tools can downscale image quality, the video recommends using Upscale.media to increase the resolution by up to 4x for a crisp final result [04:09].
  • Alternative Tooling: For users who run out of credits or want a different look, deepai.org is suggested as a reliable alternative for free photo colorization [04:36].

Conclusion: By combining these specialized AI tools, you can transform a damaged black-and-white photo into a high-resolution color image without a professional budget [04:30].

Important Links

Link to the AI tools shown in the video:

Photo Restore

Face Mex AI Colorizer

Deep AI Colorizer

Upscale Media

Link to download the image shown in the video:

Image used in the video

About the Author

portrait photographer for portfolio shoot in pune

Hi there, I'm Kush Sharma, the founder of Creative Pad Media, an organization dedicated to simplifying photography, videography and editing education.

We have over 50 online courses that cover various genres in photography & videography, catering to both beginners as well as professionals. These courses are available via Udemy.com. Our courses have been downloaded in over 180 countries.

I hope to see you inside a course very soon!

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