VanceAI Freemium
VanceAI offers web and Windows tools for photo upscaling, restoration, colorization and background removal, plus video tools. New web users get 10 free credits to try it.
AI Tool Profile
Palette
Palette is a web tool that adds color to black-and-white photos, with selectable color filters and keyword tweaks. The free plan gives unlimited watermarked previews up to 500x500 pixels.
Description of Palette
Palette is a browser-based service that colorizes black-and-white photographs. You upload an image, pick one of the 21-plus color filters the site lists, and the tool returns a colorized version. Batch upload is supported, so a folder of scanned family prints can be processed in one session. Palette does not repair scratches or tears; it focuses on adding color, so damaged originals usually need a separate restoration step first.
After the first pass you can adjust the result by typing keywords that describe the colors you want, for example for clothing or sky. The site says paid output reaches up to 5000x5000 pixels. Previews on the free plan are resized to a maximum of 500x500 pixels and carry a Palette watermark in the bottom right corner, which lets you judge the filters before spending credits.
Pricing is credit based. The free plan costs nothing, requires sign-up, shows ads and promotions, and includes one trial credit for a full-resolution, logo-free colorization. The subscription is listed at $72 per year for 480 credits, with credits refreshing monthly or yearly and unused credits rolling over up to a stated cap. A one-time pack is listed at $49 for 75 credits valid for two years. Larger tiers are shown without prices on the page we read.
The vendor is Palette FM, listed with an address in Porto, Portugal. The pages we read do not describe an API, data retention periods or security certifications, and they link to a privacy policy and terms of service for those details. If you are sending private family photos, read those documents before uploading. An enterprise option points to a separate partners site.
Features of Palette
- Adds color to black-and-white photos using 21 or more selectable color filters.
- Lets you refine colors with keywords and upload photos in batches.
- Free previews are watermarked and capped at 500x500 pixels; paid credits produce files up to 5000x5000 pixels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Palette free?
Partly. The free plan gives unlimited previews up to 500x500 pixels with a Palette watermark, plus one full-resolution trial credit. Full-resolution, watermark-free output needs paid credits.
Does Palette fix scratches or tears?
The pages we read describe colorization only. They do not list scratch or tear repair, so damaged photos may need a separate restoration tool first.
How is Palette priced?
By credits: $72 per year for 480 credits, or a one-time $49 for 75 credits valid two years. Monthly-billed pricing is not shown.
Website: https://palette.fm/
Company: Palette FM (Porto, Portugal)
Key facts
Single-purpose photo colorizer with free watermarked previews. Suits users who only need color added; no scratch repair is listed. Paid use is credit based, $72 per year or $49 one-time, with no monthly plan shown.
| Pricing model | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes · Unlimited watermarked previews up to 500x500 px; 1 full-resolution trial credit |
| Starting price | Not verified |
| Data residency | Not verified |
| Compliance (as stated by vendor) | Not verified |
| Integrations | Not verified |
| Public API | Not verified |
| Self-hostable | Not verified |
| Official site | Online (auto-checked 2026-09-24) |
| Can a general AI assistant replace it? | A general image model can colorize one photo in a chat; Palette adds batch upload, color filters and credit-based full-resolution output. Check colors against the original. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 by editor |
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Update history
- 2026-10-10 · ai alternative note updated (editor)
- 2026-10-10 · editor verdict updated (editor)
- 2026-10-10 · pricing page url updated (editor)
- 2026-10-10 · free tier updated (editor)
- 2026-10-10 · pricing model updated (editor)
- 2026-09-24 · site status updated (auto-check)
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