How does FacadeColorizer work?

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Drag-and-drop a facade photo taken from the front. JPG, PNG or HEIC, up to 15 MB. No account required for your first simulation.

  2. 2

    AI segments the facade

    The Gemini 2.0 Flash engine automatically detects facade, roof, shutters, window frames and trims in 5 to 8 seconds - no manual input needed.

  3. 3

    Apply the color

    Pick a color from RAL Classic, Sherwin-Williams, Farrow & Ball or Benjamin Moore - or enter a HEX code. Live preview before the final HD render.

  4. 4

    HD export or PDF quote

    Download the full-resolution HD PNG up to 4000 px (paid plans, 1800 px on free tier) or generate a PDF quote branded with your logo (Artisan plan 79 EUR/month and above).

Which house styles work?

The AI has been trained on facades from several markets (FR/US/UK/DE) and handles most European and North-American residential typologies. Validated styles on significant simulation volume:

  • Contemporary cubic - smooth render, large windows, flat or mono-pitch roof.
  • Exposed stone (tuff, granite, limestone) - the AI preserves joints and mineral texture.
  • Haussmann / Meulière (Paris region) - cladding and frames treated independently.
  • Contemporary suburban house - most frequent use case in France.
  • Provençal house - ochre, terracotta, Mediterranean barrel tiles.
  • Tudor / mock-Tudor (UK) - half-timbering and render panels handled separately.
  • Colonial US - clapboard, shutters, trim handled as 3 independent layers.
  • Fachwerk DE - exposed timber beams and infill panels.
  • Craftsman bungalow (US) - very popular in the US market.
  • Georgian / Victorian terrace (UK) - terraces, stucco and painted brick.

FacadeColorizer vs free alternatives

Factual comparison based on publicly available versions as of April 2026. FacadeColorizer is used by an active community of professional painters; we list ourselves deliberately in the 3rd row to stay objectively readable.

Tool Photo-realistic HD Multi-brand palettes Branded PDF quote Starting price
Dulux Visualizer AR filter, not photoreal Dulux only No Free
Sherwin ColorSnap Visualizer Flat 2D mockup Sherwin-Williams only No Free
FacadeColorizer Yes, Gemini 2.0 AI, 30 s 10+ brands (RAL, SW, F&B, BM...) Yes (Artisan plan €79/mo) Free + Pack Couleur €10.90
Benjamin Moore Personal Color Viewer Yes, but slow upload Benjamin Moore only No Free
Generic Paint AI apps Variable, often filters Variable Rarely €3-15/mo

FAQ

How much does FacadeColorizer cost?

The free tier gives you 1 HD simulation + 3 magic-wand refinements with no account, plus 1 more HD and 3 more refinements after free signup. Beyond that: Pack Couleur €10.90 (5 HD), Pack Découverte €19.90 (10 HD), Artisan plan €79/month (55 HD + branded PDF quote), Pro €199/month (150 HD), Expert €499/month (400 HD).

How long does an HD simulation take?

30 seconds on average from upload to downloadable HD render. Measured on 13,611 simulations since July 2025: p50 at 22 seconds, p95 at 41 seconds. Time depends on photo weight (max 15 MB) and facade segmentation complexity.

Which color palettes are available?

10+ built-in palettes: RAL Classic (200+ shades), Sherwin-Williams (1,700+), Benjamin Moore, Dulux, Caparol, Brillux, Sto, Farrow & Ball, Tollens, Weber, Zolpan, Seigneurie. You can also enter a custom HEX or RGB code to match a specific swatch.

Does FacadeColorizer work on every house style?

Yes - contemporary, 1970s suburban, exposed stone, Parisian meulière, timber-framed, Provençal, US colonial, British Tudor, German Fachwerk, craftsman, Georgian. Buildings with dense vegetation or very high-contrast lighting may need a magic-wand refinement pass.

Are the simulations photorealistic?

Yes. The HD render (min 2,048 px long edge) preserves shadows, reliefs, joints and original texture. The Gemini 2.0 Flash engine applies the color onto the real geometry, not a flat filter. For on-site validation, print the render at A3 next to the physical swatch.

Can I use the renders for a client quote?

Yes, from the Artisan plan (€79/month). You get a PDF quote with your logo, contact details, before/after photo and color reference. Contractor users report +15 to +25 % quote signature rate vs quotes without visualization.

Are my photos kept?

Photos are stored encrypted on AWS S3 (eu-west-3 Paris region for EU traffic) and auto-deleted after 30 days for free accounts, 180 days for paid plans. You can delete manually at any time from your dashboard. GDPR-compliant.

Is there a mobile app?

No native iOS or Android app as of today. FacadeColorizer is a responsive web app that works on Safari iOS 15+ and Chrome Android. Uploading from your phone camera is supported natively via the HTML5 file input. A PWA is planned for 2026.

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