Photo Filters

Photo Filters Made for Photographers

VSCO presets make editing effortless with professional photo filters and one-tap photo effects that elevate your unique style.

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Photo Presets for Your Signature Look

Professional-quality photo filters crafted to enhance your editing process and showcase your style.

Edit your photos from anywhere

Apply photo filters to create your own signature look, wherever you are. Download the VSCO app or edit photos with VSCO Studio on desktop to access filters and photo effects from anywhere.

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VSCO Photo Preset SS1 added to portrait image

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ENDLESS LOOKS, ALL IN ONE EDITING APP

From photo filters that simulate real film looks to customizable Pro presets and analog-inspired photo effects — get the look you’re after with our complete photo editing suite.

FREE PHOTO FILTERS

We’ve included fifteen of our most popular professional-grade photo filters for free so you can start elevating your images right away in the VSCO photography app.

FREE CROWD FAVORITES

VSCO preset M5 lightens and warms images with a subtle, rust-colored photo effect. Hues are both deepened and desaturated, creating a strong and quiet balance.

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THE TRUE LOOK OF FILM

VSCO Film X presets were carefully engineered to emulate the color and tone of a wide range of true analog film stocks including Fuji, Kodak, and more.

CLASSIC FILM FILTERS

With its deep blues, brilliant reds, and natural rendering, it’s easy to see why photographer Joel Meyerowitz called Kodachrome “the greatest of all color films”. VSCO film filters make digital photos look like real film by drawing inspiration from the most popular analog films like Fuji, Kodak, Agfa, and Ilford.

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200+ premium PHOTO presets

Access our full library of professional quality filters for photos when you edit with VSCO Desktop Studio.

EXPLORE PHOTO PRESET FILTERS

From cool and colorful to muted and moody photo effects, unlock hundreds of top picture filters and start experimenting today.

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WE THE CREATORS

All-new photo presets, made in collaboration with VSCO photographers.

WE THE CREATORS

Get inspired by unique looks from photographers around the world. Explore the all-new WE series, photo filters made in collaboration with members of the community. Discover each creator’s unique style and customize a look of your own.

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Person sitting with arms on knees wearing blue jeans edited with the VSCO WE5 Pro photo filter

Person sitting with arms on knees wearing blue jeans edited with the VSCO WE5 photo filter

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Fine tune PRO PHOTO EFFECTS

Exclusive to Pro members, VSCO Pro Presets unlock customizable controls for our best effects so you can create the exact mood you're looking for.

own your AESTHETIC

Go beyond a single strength slider and fine-tune the light and dark tones, color changes, and fades of your work with advanced controls for image contrast, color, tone, and strength.

EDIT PHOTOS WITH PRO PRESETS

Close up of two red flower petals on a stem with water droplets edited with VSCO Preset A6 Pro

Close up of two red flower petals on a stem with water droplets edited with VSCO Preset A6

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We’re always releasing new photo presets. With VSCO Membership you’ll have instant access to our latest photo filters, including our color grading presets.

CAPTURE ANY MOOD

Built to accentuate the cinematic flair in a photo series or video, these 8 photo and video filters, including CG6, can be used to convey any mood in your work.

EXPLORE COLOR GRADING PRESETS

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Peach growing on tree with a blurred background edited with VSCO color grading preset CG6

Every photo filter is expertly crafted by our team of photographers and engineers with an eye to detail and a commitment to quality.

GET AUTHENTIC LOOKS

A high-contrast, black and white photo filter, B5 tends to darken the image, especially in the shadows. This preset offers an expansion of tonal differences that intensifies drama.

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Woman floating on back in water edited with VSCO black and white preset B5

Use photo filters to enhance the mood and apply artistic photo effects. From quiet and muted to vibrant and saturated, each preset produces a unique photography aesthetic.

add PHOTO filters to stand out

Get the look of classic infrared photography with the new Infrared series of photo filters. Transform greenery into bubble-gum pink and crimson red colorfields or create portraits that get noticed.

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Moss covered forest floor edited with VSCO infrared preset IR1

With the release of cross-processed photo presets, we’ve added a totally new category of film presets to the VSCO Film X library.

CROSS—PROCESSED PHOTO PRESETS

Film preset FR4X is inspired by Fuji Provia 400X. This rare and expensive film featured some of the greatest range ever seen on a positive film, making it an excellent candidate for cross-processing where it can run a full gamut of looks.

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Man walking with sun appearing through archway edited with VSCO preset FR4X to look like Fuji Provia 400X film

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular VSCO photo filter?

The most popular VSCO filters include A4 for a warm, analog film vibe, B1 for a classic black and white look, and A6 PRO for a polished, professional finish. Join VSCO to explore edits from other creators and see exactly which presets and tools they’re using in your personalized feed.

How do I put filters on my photos?

VSCO makes it easy to add filters to photos — just upload your image to your Studio, tap ‘Edit Image,’ and choose a preset filter. Tap the filter again to quickly adjust the strength for a more subtle look. Add VSCO filters to photos using your iPhone, Android, or with our online photo filters in your browser, Mac or PC — download the filters app or launch desktop Studio.

Can I make photos look like film?

Yes, VSCO offers film-inspired photo filters that recreate the look of classic film stocks. Explore the full collection of film photo filters — from Kodak, to Fuji, to Ilford and more film presets.

Are photo filters the same as presets?

VSCO presets are photo filters, designed to give your pictures a consistent style with just one tap. From aesthetic photo filters that create a signature look to vintage classics, they’re perfect for editing images with a unique yet cohesive feel.

Can I create my own photo filters?

Yes, with VSCO you can save your custom edits as Recipes to reuse on any photo. They’re a simple way to batch edit photos in bulk while building your personal editing style.

What’s the difference between regular and Pro presets?

VSCO Pro gives you access to dozens of exclusive, professional-grade photo presets that go beyond free photo filters with additional contrast, color, and tone sliders. Learn more about our Pro presets.

Can I make photos black and white?

Absolutely. VSCO offers over 15 black and white photo filters in our photo editor, each with a unique monochrome look. Explore black and white filters from VSCO.

What are color grading filters?

Color grading filters adjust tones, highlights, and shadows for cinematic photo effects. Start color grading images and videos with VSCO.

Does VSCO have retro photo filters?

VSCO offers some of the best vintage and retro photo filters like A6, G6, and KE1 — perfect for a faded or film photo filter look. Try them on your iPhone and Android — or try our photo filters online with desktop Studio.

Can I combine filters with other photo editing tools?

Yes — VSCO lets you combine photo filters with tools like grain, fade, and HSL for full creative control. Filter photos your way and add additional film photo effects with just a few taps.

More PHOTO EDITING TOOLS

After applying a filter, take your photo and video editing even further with powerful editing tools to create a more personalized and professional final look.

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