Palette.fm
Colourises black-and-white photographs, then lets you steer the result by describing the colours you wanted in words.
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How to get the most from it
Palette.fm sits in Photo Toys under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, clever and nostalgic.
About this category: Browser photo editors, background removers, filters and mosaic makers. Free tools that quietly replaced software people used to pay for.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Looking at something lovely
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Palette.fm: quick answers
Is Palette.fm free?
Yes. Palette.fm is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Palette.fm?
No. You can use Palette.fm without signing up for anything.
Does Palette.fm work on a phone?
Yes. Palette.fm works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Palette.fm safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Palette.fm take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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