Photo edit prompt
Colourize a 1950s family photo
Colourize a 1950s family photo: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.
The prompt
Colourize this black-and-white 1950s family photograph with natural, period-accurate colours. Clothing colours: [COLOURS YOU REMEMBER]. Skin tones natural, warm and varied. Keep every face, pose and background detail exactly the same, with soft realistic film-era colour, not oversaturated.
Pro tip: Tell the AI what colours you remember, such as a mother's red sari, for accuracy.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Photo edit
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 38 words
- Fields to fill in
- COLOURS YOU REMEMBER
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace the field before you send it: COLOURS YOU REMEMBER. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Will the AI change my face?
The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".
Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?
No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.
