VSCO

VSCO is a photo editor and community known for film-style presets and filters. Its presets recreate the look of classic film stocks, and its editing tools — exposure, contrast, grain, and tone — let you fine-tune the result. It also includes a community where creators share their work and discover new styles.

Key Features

Film-style presets and filters
Advanced editing tools for exposure and tone
Community for sharing and discovering work
Video editing on Pro
Recipes for saving your favourite edits
Free Starter plan for basic editing

Pricing

Plan	Price	Details
Free Starter	$0	Basic presets and editing tools.
Plus	$29.99/yr	Full preset library and advanced tools; $7.99/mo on monthly billing.
Pro	$59.99/yr	Complete set including video editing; $12.99/mo monthly.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: photographers and creators who love film-style presets and a creative community.
Popular with: Designers, Video Creators, Students

How it works

The free Starter plan covers basic presets and editing, with Plus at $29.99 a year for the full preset library and advanced tools, and Pro at $59.99 a year for the complete set including video editing. Monthly billing costs $7.99 for Plus and $12.99 for Pro.

VSCO is a favourite among photographers who love the film look. It will not replace Lightroom for professional workflows, but for presets that look like real film and a community of creators, it is one of the most distinctive editors in this directory.

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

Best film-style presets available
Creative community for inspiration
Recipes save your favourite edits
Free Starter plan to test the presets

✗ Cons

Free Starter plan is limited to basic presets
Plus is $7.99 a month — pricey for a preset app
No desktop app — mobile and web only

Key Features

Pricing

How it works

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

✗ Cons

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