TL;DR
VSCO updated its Capture app on Dec. 31, 2025, to allow video recording with live application of more than 50 VSCO presets. The release introduces a new Film Grain texture tool with adjustable Strength, Size and Colors, plus the ability for members to pair Grain with 40+ Film X presets and save customized looks as Recipes.
What happened
On December 31, 2025, VSCO rolled out an update to its VSCO Capture app that adds video recording alongside its existing photo capabilities. The update lets users apply and tweak VSCO’s presets in real time while framing and recording, enabling creators to set a look before capture rather than relying solely on post-processing. The release includes a new Film Grain tool that adds textured, vintage-style noise with adjustable parameters labeled Strength, Size and Colors. VSCO Members can layer the Grain texture atop more than 40 Film X presets—filters inspired by classic film stocks—and then save those combined settings as reusable film Recipes. VSCO positions the changes as giving photographers and creators more immediate control over aesthetic choices at the moment of capture.
Why it matters
- Applying presets and adjustments live lets creators preview and lock in a look during capture, reducing guesswork in post-production.
- The Film Grain tool provides granular control over texture, supporting vintage and film-like aesthetics without requiring external plugins.
- Combining Grain with Film X presets and saving Recipes makes it easier to maintain consistent visual styles across shoots.
- Live filters for video bridge VSCO’s photo-centric presets to motion work, potentially changing how creators plan mobile shoots.
Key facts
- VSCO Capture now records video as well as photos.
- Users can apply and adjust over 50 VSCO presets live while shooting.
- A new Film Grain filter/texture is included, with controls for Strength, Size and Colors.
- VSCO Members can combine the Grain tool with 40+ Film X preset filters.
- Film X presets are described as inspired by classic film stocks such as Kodak, Fuji and Agfa.
- Customized combinations of Grain and Film X presets can be saved as film Recipes.
- The update was reported on December 31, 2025, by Marcus Mendes for 9to5Mac.
What to watch next
- Whether the live video capture feature is available across all platforms and devices: not confirmed in the source.
- Details on supported video resolutions, frame rates and file formats for the new recording feature: not confirmed in the source.
- If further editing tools for video (beyond live filters) will be added to VSCO Capture in future updates: not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Preset filter: A predefined set of adjustments (color, contrast, tone) applied to an image or video to create a specific look quickly.
- Film Grain: A texture effect that simulates the granular appearance of analog film, often used to add vintage or organic character to images and video.
- Film X filters: A family of VSCO filters inspired by classic photographic film stocks, intended to emulate the color and tonal qualities of those films.
- Recipe: A saved combination of filters and adjustment settings that can be reused to reproduce a consistent look across photos or videos.
- VSCO Members: Users who subscribe to VSCO’s membership plan, which typically unlocks additional presets, tools, or features.
Reader FAQ
Can VSCO Capture record video now?
Yes — the update adds video recording alongside photo capture.
How many live presets are available while shooting?
The app supports more than 50 VSCO presets that can be applied and adjusted in real time.
What controls does the new Film Grain tool offer?
Film Grain includes adjustable Strength, Size and Colors settings.
Can I combine Grain with other VSCO filters?
VSCO Members can layer Grain with 40+ Film X presets and save those combinations as Recipes.
On which platforms is this update available?
Not confirmed in the source.
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Sources
- VSCO Capture can now shoot video, just in time for New Year’s
- VSCO Capture | Standalone Camera App for iPhone with …
- VSCO Capture: Photo & Video – App Store – Apple
- VSCO Photo Editor & Video Editor – Desktop & Mobile App
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