VSCO launches Studio Pro mobile photo editing app and plans $500 per year subscription

VSCO launched its Studio Pro mobile photo editing app on iOS on October 24, 2023, with plans to release a macOS version later in the year, as reported by Bloomberg. The app introduces advanced features such as batch editing, style matching derived from a reference image, and the ability to share images via VSCO Galleries. VSCO intends to introduce additional functionalities in future updates. The company is also planning a subscription service for Studio Pro, priced at $500 per year, positioning it as a professional-grade alternative to existing editing software. This move signifies VSCO's ambition to compete in the professional photo editing market, traditionally dominated by Adobe's Creative Cloud suite. The subscription model suggests a focus on providing continuous updates and premium support to its user base. The app's initial release on iOS aims to capture a significant segment of mobile-first creative professionals.