It's pretty simple to make a color photo turn black and white. Just reduce the saturation or apply the appropriate filter, and you'll see the desired results within seconds. Doing the reverse, however, requires a larger arsenal of photo editing skills.
Photo editors use tools like GIMP and Photoshop to colorize, which can be a time-consuming process. But the results are well-worth it, especially when the photos conjure precious family memories.
The subreddit /r/Colorization features Reddit users posting their own attempts at photo colorizations. They even fulfill requests from fellow users.
We've highlighted 13 impressive colorizations that add a dash of color to family histories.
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