HitPaw AI Image Colorizer vs Palette
HitPaw AI Image Colorizer
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Palette
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| Figure | HitPaw AI Image Colorizer | Palette |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $6/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · AI Image Colorizers | 7.9 (#13) | 8.9 (#5) |
| Output resolution | HitPaw says its colorize photo app can export images in 4K or higher resolution. | Paid image colorization supports output up to 5000 by 5000 pixels, while the API documentation lists SD, Full-HD, and 4K sizes. |
Plans
HitPaw AI Image Colorizer
- 1 MonthPrice not published
- 1 YearPrice not published
- Annual Business PlanPrice not published
- PerpetualPrice not published
In their own words
HitPaw AI Image Colorizer
HitPaw AI Image Colorizer analyzes black-and-white photos and adds color automatically. It can also remove scratches, restore faded details, sharpen images, and process photos in batches. Users can preview a colorized result and continue editing details, while HitPaw says exports can reach 4K or higher resolution. The online tool accepts browser uploads without requiring installation. Listed platforms include Windows, Mac, online use, iPhone/iPad, Android, and a Photoshop plugin. The plugin supports 2x/4x upscaling, portrait sharpening, and old-photo repair; its subscriptions and credits are separate from FotorPea. Listed input formats include PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, TIF, TGA, BMP, JFIF, NEF, and RAW. Output formats include PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, TIF, TGA, BMP, and JFIF. The pricing note lists service from $22.39/mo and a 3-day trial. Plan details describe monthly, yearly, perpetual, and annual business options, but do not state individual prices.
Palette
Palette colorizes uploaded photos after a user chooses a filter. Its web app offers more than 21 color filters, with descriptions and keywords available to fine-tune colors. Palette supports batch processing, and says a simple script can colorize over 1 million images per day. Its API supports automated and custom prompts, reference images, and up to 120 prompts for one image. The documented image limit is 4K resolution and 10MB per file. A beta Video API handles video-frame colorization in SD, Full-HD, and 4K. Palette documents integrations with iPhone photos, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other photo apps, as well as a Windows desktop application from Covenant that uses its colorization engine. Its API platform has changed to RapidAPI. Uploaded files are processed securely and deleted shortly after results are provided. The terms say users retain ownership of images and videos they create and may use them commercially without restrictions. Palette has a free trial credit and plans costing $49 once or $72 per year.