Colorize by Photomyne vs Colorize.cc

Colorize by Photomyne turns black-and-white photos and videos into color on Android and iOS. On Android, users can scan or upload a photo and apply colorization with a tap. Colorized photos can be saved or shared, though the free Colorize Basic plan limits the number of photos. The yearly membership costs $59.99 per year after a 3-day free trial and auto-renews until canceled. It includes unlimited colorization, saving, and sharing, plus photo backup and access on other devices and online. Monthly membership and a one-time plan are also listed, but their prices are not shown; the one-time plan provides unlimited premium access for two years. Colorize is part of the Photomyne Scanning Suite with Photo Scan, SlideScan, and FilmBox. Photomyne says Google Photos uploads require permission and apply only to selected materials. Its Android listing says data is encrypted in transit and deletion can be requested; it also notes possible collection and sharing of certain data. Photomyne says generative AI may process biometric data for selected features with consent, but not to identify a person.

Colorize.cc is a cloud-based photo service for adding color to black-and-white images and restoring damaged photographs. It can address scratches, stains, tears, noise and blur while improving detail. Premium colorization supports output up to 4K. In V8 Studio, users can work on selected areas, move colors, add or remove details, and rerun edits. The dashboard supports batch colorization and restoration, result management, and access to API documentation. A free preview is available without signup in simplified quality; the upload preview accepts JPG and PNG files up to 5 MB. The FAQ lists JPG, JPEG and PNG as supported formats. Paid plans are one-time payments: Basic is $12, paid once for 50 photo processing, Standard is $49, paid once for 250, and For studios is $199, paid once for 1,250. Each includes two restoration algorithms, two resolution enhancement algorithms, colorization up to 4K, photo animation and AI Portrait. Colorize.cc says uploaded photos are stored securely in the cloud and accessible only to the user.