VSCO Film 02 Preset Pack Returns to Adobe Lightroom for Limited Time

VSCO has brought back its popular Film 02 preset pack for Adobe Lightroom in a limited-time release exclusively for Pro subscribers. This updated collection allows photographers to apply authentic analog film aesthetics to digital images while maintaining full control over RAW file processing.

The Film 02 pack includes presets emulating signature characteristics of iconic film stocks from Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford. Each film simulation comes in multiple variations marked as (+), (++), and (–), designed to replicate different contrast profiles and tonal behaviors found in physical film. These presets work with any camera supported by Adobe Lightroom, including both RAW and JPEG files.

Sample Fuji film emulation from VSCO Film 02 pack

Photographer evangelist Zach Hodges, who created the original VSCO presets, personally updated the Film 02 pack to ensure compatibility with modern camera systems. The presets enable photographers to achieve film-like color rendering and grain structure while retaining the flexibility of digital editing workflows in Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Photoshop's Adobe Camera Raw.

Access to the Film 02 pack requires an active VSCO Pro subscription (monthly or annual). Users currently on free trials must contact VSCO support to obtain the presets during this limited availability window. VSCO hasn't specified how long the pack will remain accessible.

Contrast variations demonstrate different film stock behaviors

To help photographers implement the presets effectively, VSCO and Hodges released a comprehensive tutorial covering installation and optimization techniques across Adobe's photography applications. The video guide demonstrates how to apply the presets as starting points before making selective adjustments to exposure, color balance, and clarity.

Kodak film simulation example with VSCO's updated presets

This re-release follows continued demand from photographers seeking authentic film emulation tools that preserve the organic qualities of analog photography while leveraging digital workflow advantages. The Film 02 pack joins VSCO's existing mobile presets, bridging the gap between mobile and desktop editing environments for professional creatives.

For Adobe Lightroom users wanting to incorporate classic film aesthetics into their digital workflow, this limited-time offer provides access to professionally calibrated presets developed specifically for modern imaging pipelines.