VSCO review
A preset-led editor with mobile, web, RAW, AI, batch, cloud, and video tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
VSCO is a photo and video editing platform for photographers and visual creators who want film-inspired presets alongside manual controls. Its mobile apps and browser-based editor support iOS, Android, and the web, while the feature set covers exposure, contrast, HSL, tone, white balance, collage and montage composition, saved Recipes, and video adjustments. The Starter plan provides 15 presets, community sharing, and VSCO Spaces at no cost, making it suitable for casual creators and photographers who want a focused starting point.
Pricing is structured around increasing creative depth. According to the published plans, Plus costs $2.49 per month when billed annually or $7.99 monthly, adding 200+ presets, advanced mobile editing, video editing, and an ad-free experience. Pro costs $4.99 per month when billed annually or $12.99 monthly, adding studio-grade mobile and desktop editing, unlimited AI Lab, client galleries, and a portfolio site. VSCO One costs $41.67 per month when billed annually and adds VSCO Workspace, unlimited client galleries, studio-grade editing tools, and a video education library. A 7-day free trial is also listed.
The strongest fit is for creators who value a preset-driven workflow but still need deeper controls, AI-assisted removal and enhancement, RAW support on supported iPhones, and batch editing of up to 100 photos in Studio Pro. Cloud synchronization connects the mobile app with the desktop web editor for Pro Members, and Adobe Lightroom is listed as an integration. The main boundary is platform-specific RAW support: RAW and ProRAW editing is available on supported iPhone devices, not Android or the web. Photographers seeking a mobile-and-web creative workflow should consider VSCO; users who need Android or browser-based RAW editing should choose an alternative.
VSCO pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 200+ presets and manual controls for varied editing workflows
- AI tools, batch editing, layered collages, and video editing
- Cloud sync connects the mobile app with the desktop web editor
- Where it doesn't
- RAW and ProRAW editing is limited to supported iPhone devices
- Cloud synchronization to the desktop editor is for Pro Members
- Advanced features require paid plans beyond the 15-preset Starter tier
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