VSCO Capture

VSCO Capture is a free camera app for iPhone that lets you shoot with live camera filters, manual controls, and film camera effects, all in real time.

Yes, VSCO Capture is a live camera filter app that lets you apply camera presets as you shoot, so you can lock in your look before you tap the shutter.

Yes, you can record videos with VSCO Capture using live video filters. While effects and manual camera controls aren’t available for video, live VSCO presets let you preview your look in real time and capture a consistent style as you record.

VSCO Capture includes over 50 live camera filters inspired by vintage and retro aesthetics, film photography, and editorial looks so you can preview your aesthetic in real time.

Yes, VSCO Capture is a free camera app that supports RAW and ProRAW formats, giving photographers high-quality image files ideal for editing and preserving details. Tap the file format icon at the top of the camera screen to select between HEIC, JPEG, RAW, ProRAW, as well as resolution settings like 12 MP and 48 MP.

There are a few ways to adjust exposure as you’re shooting with VSCO Capture. Tap anywhere in your live composition to focus and slide to adjust the exposure up or down. You can also adjust with the exposure compensation dial, just look for +/- icon when in Manual (M) mode. For even more control, you can dial in a custom shutter speed and ISO to fit your scene. You always adjust exposure later in the VSCO photo editor app as well.

Yes, you can easily add film grain when you take photos with VSCO Capture, a free camera app for iPhone. Take grainy pictures and apply other film effects like Bloom and Halation, all in real time.

Photos can be automatically saved to your photo library or stored in your VSCO Capture Gallery, depending on your preferences. To adjust these settings, open Camera Settings from the top-left menu and choose your auto-save options. You can also export photos from your Gallery to the VSCO app with a single tap, where Pro Members can cloud sync their images across mobile and desktop and continue editing with advanced tools, including Pro presets, film effects, and more.

VSCO doesn’t currently support double exposure directly in the VSCO Capture camera app, but you can create the look using layering Collage tools in the VSCO photo editor.

VSCO Capture is a free camera app that gives you more creative control than most default phone cameras. With live filters, RAW support, manual controls, and vintage film effects, you can capture images your way and make all post-processing decisions, rather than relying on automatic adjustments that often overpower your vision.

Yes, you’ll need a VSCO account to use VSCO Capture. Creating one gives you a seamless experience across both VSCO Capture and the VSCO photo editing app, making it easy to import your photos and access even more creative tools.