# Colorize - Color to Old Photos

> Black-and-White photo colorization using AI technology

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photomyne.colorize](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photomyne.colorize)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.photomyne.colorize`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Photomyne Ltd.
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 2,118,644
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (28,877 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2020-12-27
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 236 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photomyne.colorize)
- **Website:** [http://photomyne.com](http://photomyne.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://photomyne.com/privacy-policy](https://photomyne.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Colorize is an AI-driven Chrome extension that effortlessly brings your black-and-white photos to life by adding accurate, vibrant color. Developed by the makers of Photomyne, this tool offers seamless automatic colorization with just a single tap. Simply upload or scan your monochromatic photos, and watch them transform into vivid color images within seconds. Users can save or share their colorized photos easily and enjoy a gallery view for browsing. 

While the first few colorizations are free, Colorize offers premium subscription plans and a one-time purchase option for unlimited use, cloud backup, and cross-device access. This extension is perfect for anyone looking to restore old photo memories with cutting-edge AI technology, without needing manual editing skills.

## Rankings

- #43,454 — Overall
- #5 — change color

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.camera.autofocus`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.photomyne.colorize.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.photomyne.photo_import`

## Review summary

Users generally praise Colorize for realistic, near-color restoration on many black-and-white photos and find it easy to use. The majority report good coloring on most images and express enthusiasm with terms like amazing and best. However, the app is criticized for intrusive ads that appear frequently and negatively impact the experience, and for inconsistent colorization results on some pictures, including complete failures on a few.

### Pros

- Realistic colorization that recovers near-real colors on many black-and-white photos.
- Most pictures colorize well, with a high success rate and good overall coloring.
- Easy to use with a simple, user-friendly interface.
- Widely praised by users as amazing, fantastic, or the best.

### Cons

- Intrusive push ads and an annoying advertising experience.
- Inconsistent colorization results; some images are not colored correctly or fail to colorize.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photomyne.colorize)