VSCO gets AI editing elements and RAW file support

Video editing app VSCO adds a host of new AI-powered photo editing tools, support for high-resolution RAW files, non-destructive edits, and content-aware region detection.

The AI ​​tools will be housed in a new tab called “AI Labs,” which also offers AI-powered object removal chips, similar to Google and Apple’s native offerings.

You can highlight or draw a circle around an object in the image, and VSCO will replace it with what it thinks matches the background. The company said it uses “smart area detection” to blend the background after removing the object without affecting resolution or color.

Unlike most AI-powered removal tools that sometimes leave artifacts, VSCO claims that its tool is more accurate and preserves details, and is therefore better suited for professional photographers.

The company said it will soon launch another AI-powered feature called Upscale, which it claims increases image resolution and increases detail without compromising detail or texture.

VSCO uses Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 Kontext model to power these features.

AI Labs features are available on VSCO’s Professional tier, which costs $12.99 per month, or $60 per year, on the VSCO Studio app on iOS. The company does not set a limit on the number of times users can use AI Labs features.

“Since our inception, VSCO has supported authentic creative expression and provided photographers with many ways to achieve success. We see how AI will impact photography, and we are focused on bringing AI tools to our community specifically designed to support photographers in achieving creative excellence while respecting the art of photography,” said Eric Whitman, CEO of VSCO, in a statement. statement.

The company is enhancing its toolset to better compete with editing tools. In May, it launched an AI dashboard to allow photographers and their potential clients to collaborate on projects, and last year, it launched a marketplace to match photographers with clients. Earlier this year, it launched Workspace to help them manage bookings and schedules.