DeOldify Browser Integration

This directory contains a browser-based implementation of DeOldify using ONNX Runtime Web. It allows you to run colorization models directly in your web browser without a backend server (after the model is downloaded).

⚠️ Important: How to Run

Due to browser security policies (CORS), you cannot simply double-click the HTML files to run them. You must serve them via a local HTTP server.

Quick Start (Windows/Linux/Mac)

If you have Python installed (which is likely if you're using DeOldify), simply run:

# Run this command in your terminal within this directory
python -m http.server 8000

Then open your browser and visit:

http://localhost:8000

Using the Helper Script (Windows)

We've provided a PowerShell script to make this easy:

Right-click serve.ps1 and select "Run with PowerShell"
Or run it from the terminal: .\serve.ps1

Available Models

Artistic Model: High quality, vibrant colors. Larger download (~243 MB).
Quantized Model: Faster, smaller download (~61 MB), slightly lower quality.

Troubleshooting

"Failed to fetch" or CORS Errors: If you see an error about CORS or "Failed to fetch" in the status log, it means you are likely trying to open the file directly (file:///...). Please use the HTTP server method described above.

Memory Issues: The artistic model requires a significant amount of RAM. If the tab crashes, try closing other tabs or using the Quantized model.