SEPIA TONE FILTER

Add a Sepia TONE Filter to Your Photos

Transform your images with a sepia tone filter. Create warm, vintage-inspired photos and experiment with different sepia color tints.

Apply Sepia Tone Filters

Apply a sepia tone filter for classic warm tones

Create sepia photos with filters and tools in the VSCO app.

STEP 1

Add your photos to VSCO

STEP 2

Choose a filter and use the Split Tone tool

STEP 3

Save and share your sepia image

Create Sepia Tone Photos

Create Sepia Tone Photos with VSCO

Bring a timeless look to your images with a sepia tone effect in the VSCO app. Start with a black and white filter for a classic monochrome base, or choose a warm color preset to start. Then use the Split Tone editor to create a sepia color photo tint that matches your unique style.

Take your sepia edits further by adding film-inspired details. Introduce subtle grain for a classic texture, layer distressed film effects, and add a touch of vintage fade to shadows.

TRY a Sepia Filter

Portrait photo before sepia tone is added

How to Create a Sepia Tone Filter

ADD YOUR PHOTOS TO VSCO

Import and select a photo in the VSCO app.

APPLY A PRESET

Apply a black and white preset (B1), or a warm preset (M5).

TINT WITH THE SPLIT TONE EDITOR

Tint shadows and highlights with a warm color, like orange, or experiment with other colors for a different mood.

DOWNLOAD, SAVE, & SHARE

Save your photo, post on VSCO, and share on social media.

Edit Timeless Sepia Tone Photos

Sepia tone began in early photography, when prints were treated with sepia pigment for warmth and durability. Here are two approaches to recreate the sepia tone effect in the VSCO app.

For a traditional effect, start with a black and white filter like B1, then use Split Tone to add warm colored tints to shadows and highlights.

For a more modern variation, apply a warm, color preset like M5, reduce Saturation, and then tint with Split Tone.

Both methods create an authentic sepia photo effect, and experimenting with different colored tints can add a unique, personal touch.

Edit Sepia Photos

Sepia tone added to photo of a person on a horse

Download VSCO app for iPhone and Android

Add Sepia Color on Your phone

Create unique sepia tone effects in the VSCO app for Android and iPhone.

Frequently asked questions

What is a sepia filter?

A sepia filter is a photo effect that gives images a warm, brownish tone for a vintage-inspired look. VSCO offers sepia tone filters and tools to help you create classic or modern sepia photos.

How do I apply a sepia filter?

VSCO makes it easy to apply a sepia filter on iPhone and Android. Start with a black and white or warm color preset, then use Split Tone to add sepia color tints to both highlights and shadows.

Can I adjust the intensity or tone of the sepia?

Yes, VSCO lets you fine-tune the intensity of your sepia photos by adjusting Split Tone hues, saturation, and filter strength for a subtle or strong sepia effect.

Can I apply sepia to color images, or just black and white?

You can apply sepia to any photo in VSCO. Start with a black and white preset like B1 for a traditional look, or try a warm preset like M5 for a modern look with a touch of color. When using a color photo filter, it helps to reduce Saturation in addition to adding sepia tone tints with Split Tone.

What types of photos work best with a sepia filter?

VSCO’s sepia looks work especially well with portraits, landscapes, and nostalgic moments where a warm, timeless mood enhances the story.

Are there tools that apply sepia in bulk?

Yes, Recipes in the VSCO app let you save your own sepia preset and tool combinations so you can quickly apply them in bulk to multiple photos on iPhone and Android.

What creative tools pair well with sepia?

VSCO offers tools like Grain, Fade, and distressed film effects that pair perfectly with sepia tone looks to give your photos authentic texture and mood.

Add a Sepia TONE Filter to Your Photos