IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ACR USERS:
This bundle is for VSCO Film for ACR, which is different from the VSCO Lightroom presets.
How to use:
.dcp camera profiles into:
For modern ACR/Lightroom (2020+): You may need to use the free “VSCO Preset Converter” tool to repackage legacy .xmp files to the newer .xmp format.
This is where things get weird (in a good way).
VSCO Film Pack 01-07 (ACR) – Emulsion Highlights: VSCO Film Bundle -Pack 01-07- For ACR
| Pack | Focus | Key Films Simulated | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 01 | Portra Series | Kodak Portra 160, 400, 800; Fuji 400H | | 02 | Classic Print | Kodak Ektar 100; Ilford HP5; Fuji Pro 160C | | 03 | Instant Fun | Polaroid 669; Fuji FP-100C; Holga | | 04 | Slide/Velvia | Fuji Velvia 50/100; Kodak E100VS | | 05 | Archetype | Low contrast "Moody" & Faded stocks | | 06 | Alternative | Wet Plate (TinType); Cross Process | | 07 | Motion Picture | Kodak Vision 3 250D/500T |
The story of the VSCO Film Bundle is a story of a tool that solved a specific problem perfectly. It taught a generation of photographers how digital color works and proved that the "look" of film was a mathematical recipe that could be bottled.
While the company moved on to become a social network, the ghosts of Pack 01 through 07 still haunt the photo editing world, lingering in the presets panels of photographers who remember when VSCO was the only way to make digital look like film.
The VSCO Film Bundle (Packs 01–07) was a foundational suite of film-emulation presets for Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom, designed to replicate the aesthetic of classic analog film stocks. Although VSCO officially discontinued its desktop presets in 2019 to focus on mobile, they remain a gold standard for digital film simulation among photographers. Bundle Breakdown: Packs 01–07
Each pack in the bundle targets a specific era or style of film, providing photographers with custom camera profiles tailored to their hardware. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ACR USERS: This bundle is
Pack 01: Modern Films – Features professional staples like Kodak Portra 160/400/800 and Fuji 400H, known for their versatility in weddings and portraits.
Pack 02: Classic Films – Focuses on legendary discontinued stocks, including Fuji Neopan 1600 and Ilford Delta 3200 for high-contrast black and white street photography.
Pack 03: Instant Films – Replicates the saturated, nostalgic look of Polaroid and Fuji Instax films.
Pack 04: Slide Films – Emulates "positive" transparency films like Fuji Velvia and Provia, offering high contrast and vivid colors.
Pack 05: Archetype Films – Includes mass-market consumer films such as Kodak Gold and Agfa Vista, providing a warm, "golden hour" vibe. How to use:
Pack 06: Alternative Process – Offers cross-processed looks and "pushed/pulled" film emulations for gritty or sun-washed aesthetics.
Pack 07: Eclectic Films – The final and largest release, featuring 18 diverse films including rare stocks like Agfa Portrait XPS 160 and Kodak Ektar 25. Key Features for ACR
The ACR versions were specifically engineered for Adobe Photoshop users, allowing them to apply film looks directly to RAW files during the import process.
VSCO Film Bundle (Packs 01–07) for Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom is more than just a collection of filters; it represents a pivotal era in digital photography that redefined the "film look" for the modern age. The Rise of a Digital Legend
Launched starting in 2011, Visual Supply Co (VSCO) released these packs to provide photographers with a way to bridge the gap between digital precision and the soulful imperfections of analog film. Unlike basic filters, these were built on custom camera profiles
tailored to specific sensors (Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc.), ensuring that a Kodak Portra simulation looked the same whether shot on a 5D Mark III or a D800. The Anatomy of the Bundle (Packs 01–07)
Each pack in the series focused on a specific aesthetic or "mood" of photography: