Convert black and white photos to color with Photoshop

There are many ways to convert black and white photos to color, you can use software or not, refer to how convert black and white photos to color online so you don’t have to install any other software. The following article, Emergenceingames.com will guide you to use Photoshop to do this.

How to convert black and white photos to color photos in Photoshop

If you use Photoshop CC 2020, please refer to How to convert color photos to black and white with Photoshop CC 2020 here.

Instructions to turn black and white photos into color photos

Step 1: Open the original image with Photoshop software. To be able to colorize the image Image → Mode → CMYK Color.

Step 2: If your photo is too dark, the lines are not clear. Press Ctrl + ERROR and adjust the parameters for a clearer picture. I give the following example:

Step 3: Select the fill area. First I plan to color the skin. Press W to use the Magic Wand Tool. Press Shift + click on the skin area on the image to select all areas related to the skin.

Step 4: Press Q (Edit in Quick Mask Mode tool) to edit the selection.

4.1. Press REMOVE to use the Brush tool to paint over non-skinned areas.

4.2 Press E to use the Eraser tool to paint over areas of the skin.

Step 5: Press Q. Your selection will appear as follows:

Step 6: Color the selection. Enter Layers → New Adjustment Layer → Curves. Adjust the parameters accordingly. I made an example for my demo image.

Result:

Step 7: Do the same with the hair area. We have the result:

Step 8: Repeat the same steps as for the skin and hair to do with the lips. We have the result:

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Follow the instructions above, you now have a color image instead of the original black and white image. In addition, you can refer to the photo editing tips available in Emergenceingames.com for interesting experiences.