EditThisPic vs VSCO: Filter Presets or AI Prompt Editing?
Preset film looks vs describe exactly what to change. Filters style the whole image; AI edits target specific parts.
The Verdict
VSCO applies film-style filter presets to your entire photo for a curated aesthetic. EditThisPic makes targeted AI edits - remove a person, swap a background, fix specific areas - from a plain English description. VSCO styles photos; EditThisPic changes them. If you need more than filters, EditThisPic handles it. Free to try, no account needed.
| Feature | EditThisPic | Vsco |
|---|---|---|
| Editing Approach | Describe specific changes in text | Apply preset filters and manual adjustments |
| Price | Free tier + pay-as-you-go | $59.99/year for VSCO Pro |
| Platform | Any browser (phone, tablet, desktop) | Mobile app (iOS, Android) |
| Account Required | No - use immediately | Yes - account required |
| Film-Style Presets | Describe the look you want | 200+ curated film emulation presets |
| Color Grading | Describe color changes | HSL sliders, split toning, film grain |
| Object Removal | Describe what to remove | Not available |
| Background Removal | Type 'remove background' | Not available |
| Photo Restoration | Describe fixes for old photos | Not available |
| Community & Sharing | Editor only, no social features | Built-in photo community and journal |
Frequently Asked Questions
You can describe a film aesthetic ('warm vintage with faded blacks and subtle grain') and the AI will approximate it. However, VSCO's presets are precisely calibrated to emulate specific film stocks like Kodak Portra or Fuji Superia. For exact film emulation, VSCO is more reliable.
No. VSCO is a filter and color grading app. It cannot remove objects, people, or backgrounds from photos. For content manipulation like removing a photobomber or swapping a sky, you need an AI editor like EditThisPic.
Use VSCO for building a consistent color aesthetic across your feed with film presets. Use EditThisPic when a photo needs content fixes first - remove distracting elements, swap a background, or fix lighting on a specific area. Then apply your VSCO preset for the final look.
Yes. Apply your VSCO preset and export the styled photo, then upload to EditThisPic for any content changes (remove objects, replace background, fix specific areas). The AI edits will preserve your VSCO color grading while making targeted changes.
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