Colorize by Photomyne

Colorize by Photomyne converts black-and-white photos and videos into color on Android and iOS. It is best suited to people preserving family archives who want a focused mobile workflow rather than a full photo editor. The free tier is useful for a small trial, while regular collection work points toward a paid membership.

Overview

Colorize is built around restoring personal photographs and memories. On Android, you can scan or upload a black-and-white photo and apply color with one tap. That direct approach suits occasional restorations and family-photo projects, although the app is not positioned as a general image-editing workstation. Video colorization is also part of its purpose.

The app sits within Photomyne Scanning Suite with Photo Scan, SlideScan and FilmBox. That makes it a plausible fit if your preservation project also includes prints, slides or negatives, rather than only isolated digital images.

Key features

One-tap colorization

Scanning or uploading a monochrome photo and colorizing it in a single tap keeps the core task short. Colorize Basic permits only a limited number of photo colorizations; the Android listing describes the first few as free. In practice, that is enough to judge the workflow, not enough for a large archive.

Saving, sharing and backup

Colorized images can be saved or shared, with paid access removing limits on both actions. Paid plans also provide photo backup and access on other devices and online, which matters when restored images need to follow you beyond one handset.

Google Photos and data controls

With permission, Photomyne Apps can upload materials you select to Google Photos without access to other existing Google Photos content. Google Play says data is encrypted in transit and that users can request deletion. It also says the app may share device or other IDs and may collect personal information, messages and five other data types. Photomyne says generative AI may process biometric data for selected features with consent, while not using biometric data to identify a person. Its personal-information servers are hosted by AWS in the United States and Europe, including Ireland; deidentified or aggregated information is hosted by Google Cloud Platform. These points make privacy review part of the buying decision.

Pricing

Colorize Basic — free: A limited number of black-and-white photo colorizations. Choose it if you need only a few restorations or want to assess the result before paying; the quota makes it unsuitable for ongoing family-archive work.

Yearly membership — $59.99 a year: A three-day free trial is followed by a $59.99 annual charge. It includes unlimited black-and-white colorization, unlimited saving and sharing, photo backup, and access on other devices and online. The subscription auto-renews until canceled, so it fits frequent users willing to manage a recurring commitment.

Monthly membership — custom pricing: This auto-renewing plan includes the same unlimited colorization, saving, sharing, backup and cross-device access. It is the more flexible route for short-term projects, but its price is not shown, so value cannot be judged against the yearly option.

One-Time plan — custom pricing: A single upfront payment provides unlimited premium access for two years. It avoids subscription renewal during that period and suits a concentrated preservation project, but the price is not shown.

Platforms

Colorize is available on Android and iOS. Paid backup and online access extend the archive beyond a single device.

Who it's for

Choose Colorize if you are preserving family photographs, want a one-tap mobile process, and expect to colorize enough images that a limited free quota will quickly become restrictive. The yearly plan is the clearest fit for sustained use; the one-time option is worth considering for a defined two-year project. It is less suitable if you need desktop-native editing, precise manual color control, or a known monthly price before subscribing.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One-tap photo colorization keeps restoration focused and quick.
• Pro: Paid plans combine unlimited colorization with unlimited saving and sharing.
• Pro: Backup and online, cross-device access support a continuing personal archive.
• Pro: Suite membership connects colorization with Photomyne's scanning tools.
• Con: The free tier's limited number of colorizations is mainly a trial rather than a working archive plan.
• Con: The yearly subscription renews automatically after the three-day trial unless canceled.
• Con: Monthly and two-year one-time prices are custom, making upfront comparison difficult.
• Con: The stated collection and sharing of identifiers and personal data may concern privacy-sensitive users.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see AI Photo Colorization Software and AI Image Colorizers.

Cutout.Pro is the better choice when you need wider platform coverage, including web, desktop and API access, with freemium credit subscriptions.

ImageColorizer suits users who want web and desktop availability plus a free tier offering 50 credits per month and ads.

PicWish Photo Colorizer is worth choosing for browser-based bulk work, including free colorizing and downloads and batches of up to 30 images.

insMind AI Photo Restoration is an alternative for broader old-photo restoration across Android, iOS and web.

Palette fits web or Windows users who prefer preview-based colorization and a one-time purchase option.

VanceAI Photo Colorizer is a credit-based web, Windows and API alternative with a larger paid-tool ecosystem.

DDColor is a free, open-source option for users comfortable with API, Linux or self-hosted software.

DeepAI Image Colorizer provides web and API access with free limited use and a paid monthly tier.

Verdict

Colorize is a sensible choice for family-memory projects that need fast mobile colorization, especially when unlimited processing and cross-device backup justify $59.99 a year. Look elsewhere if you need a desktop-first editor, manual control, or clearer pricing for a short project; the free quota is small and the recurring plan requires attention to renewal.