How to Convert Black and White Photos to Color Photos Using Photoshop

This guide explains how to convert Black and White Photos to Color Photos Using Photoshop, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

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

There are many ways to convert black and white images to colors but this article will focus on the simplest and most effective way.

Step 1: You proceed to open the black and white image that I need to edit into Photoshop software.

Step 2: First, you need to change the software's color system to the CMYK print color mode to be able to change the image color. You choose Image -> Mode -> CMYK Color.

Step 3: If your image has an unclear color between black and white, then you add this step to balance the color of the image. You press Ctrl + L and then customize, you can adjust according to the sample table below.

Step 4: After adjusting the colors, click on the Magnetic Lasso Tool or press the L key .

Step 5: Then you move the mouse cursor with the edge of the subject you want to change the color and left click, next you move the mouse according to the subject edge, the system will automatically focus according to. For example: Software tips will select the flower as the subject. After finishing the subject circle, around the subject, there are continuous moving lines.

Step 6: You proceed to select the Effect tool.

Step 7: Then select Curves.

Step 8: You proceed to edit the color bar to match.

For example this is the color palette we edited.

Finally, you will have a product like this.

To colorize other areas, repeat the process, starting with Step 4 with other subjects.

Thus, Software Tips have taught you how to change the color of black and white images into color images quickly and nicely. Good luck!