# AI Colorization Software 'Algorithmia' Uses Deep Learning to Colorize Black and White Photos By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algorithmia References: [arxiv.org](http://arxiv.org/pdf/1603.08511.pdf) & [demos.algorithmia](http://demos.algorithmia.com/colorize-photos/) 'Algorithmia' is the name of a new software that uses artificial intelligence to [automatically colorize black and white photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-coloring-pages). What makes colorizing black and white photos such a challenge is that some items in the photo could be any color. The impressive deep learning tool was developed by Richard Zhang, a [UC Berkeley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Human-Archive) computer vision PhD student, who says: "Our goal is not necessarily to recover the actual ground truth color, but rather to produce a plausible colorization that could potentially fool a human observer." What powers Algorithmia are [advanced image-recognition programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-enhancers) known as Convolutional Neural Networks, or CNNs. As of now, the Algorithmia program can be used online by pasting a URL for an image in order to see it colorized and the results can be downloaded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **AI Colorization Software:** Opportunity for AI algorithms to automatically colorize black and white photos using deep learning. - **Deep Learning:** Potential for advanced image-recognition programs like CNNs to power innovative colorization tools. - **Image Enhancement:** Disruption in the field of photo editing and restoration by enhancing black and white images with realistic colors. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from AI colorization software as it allows for quick and realistic colorization of black and white photos. - **Software Development:** Opportunity for software developers to create and improve AI colorization algorithms for different applications and platforms. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Advancements in deep learning and image recognition can revolutionize AI applications in various industries, including colorization software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Coloring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorizy.md) - [AI Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-pages-ai.md) - [Image-Enhancing AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myheritage-1.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivifyai.md) - [AI Coloring Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-whiz.md) - [AI Room Color Visualizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changeroomcolor.md) - [AI Color Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aicolorsapp.md) - [AI Image Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youphoto-ai.md) - [AI Coloring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aicoloringart.md)