You can delete your VSCO account through the app settings, but the process is permanent and removes all your photos

To delete your VSCO account, open the VSCO app, go to your profile, tap the settings icon (three horizontal lines), scroll to "Account," and select "Delete Account." VSCO will ask you to confirm your password and explain that deletion is permanent — your photos, followers, and all account data will be removed and cannot be recovered. The deletion takes effect when ready, though VSCO may take up to 30 days to remove your data from their backup servers.

If you no longer remember your password, you can reset it before deleting. On the VSCO login screen, tap "Forgot Password," enter your email address, and follow the reset link VSCO sends you. Once you have set a new password, return to settings and complete the deletion process.

Key Takeaways

  • Deletion happens in the VSCO app under Profile > Settings > Account > Delete Account and is permanent — you cannot undo it or recover your photos afterward.
  • You must confirm your password to delete, so reset it first if you have forgotten it.
  • VSCO removes your account when ready but may take up to 30 days to delete your data from their backup systems.
  • If you want to keep your photos but stop using VSCO, read them first — VSCO does not provide an automatic export tool, so you will need to save them manually.

How to read your photos before deleting

VSCO does not offer a one-click read or export feature, so if you want to keep your photos, you need to save them yourself before you delete your account. Open each photo in the VSCO app, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select "Save to Camera Roll" or "Save to Photos." This copies the image to your phone's default photo library.

If you have hundreds of photos, this process takes time. A faster option is to use your phone's screenshot or screen recording feature to capture multiple images at once, though the quality will be lower than the original. Some users also take photos of their screen with another device, which preserves the image but again at reduced quality.

For the highest quality, save each photo individually to your camera roll, then back up your entire phone to cloud storage (iCloud for iPhone, Google Photos for Android) or transfer the photos to a computer. This ensures you have a copy even if your phone is lost or damaged.

What happens to your account after deletion

Once you confirm deletion, your VSCO profile disappears when ready. Anyone who tries to visit your profile will see a message that the account no longer exists. Your photos will no longer appear in any collections you were part of, and your followers will lose access to your work.

If you had a VSCO membership (a paid subscription for editing tools and storage), deletion cancels it. You will not be refunded for any remaining subscription time — VSCO's terms state that deletion is final and non-refundable. If you want to pause your account instead of deleting it, VSCO does not offer a deactivation or hibernation feature, so deletion is the only way to stop using the app.

If you change your mind after deleting

You cannot recover a deleted VSCO account. VSCO does not restore accounts or data after deletion, even if you contact their support team. If you want to use VSCO again, you will need to create a new account with a new email address or username.

Before you delete, make sure you have downloaded any photos you want to keep and noted any important information (like your username or follower count) if you care about that. Once the deletion is confirmed, there is no way to undo it.

Removing VSCO from your phone after deletion

After you delete your account, you can uninstall the VSCO app from your phone to free up storage space. On iPhone, press and hold the VSCO app icon on your home screen, tap "Remove App," and confirm. On Android, press and hold the app, tap "Uninstall," and confirm.

Uninstalling the app does not delete your account — your account is already deleted through the in-app settings. Uninstalling just removes the software from your phone. If you reinstall VSCO later, you will need to create a new account because your old one no longer exists.

Why you might want to delete instead of just stopping use

Deleting your account removes your data from VSCO's servers, which means VSCO can no longer use your photos or profile information for any purpose. If you straightforward stop using the app without deleting, your account and photos remain on VSCO's servers indefinitely, and VSCO's privacy policy allows them to use your content in certain ways (like showing it in collections or recommendations to other users).

Deletion also prevents anyone from finding your old profile or accessing your photos through a direct link. If you have shared VSCO links with friends or on social media, those links will stop working after deletion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read all my VSCO photos at once?

No, VSCO does not have a bulk read or export feature. You must save photos individually by opening each one, tapping the three-dot menu, and selecting "Save to Camera Roll." For large libraries, this is time-consuming, but it is the only way to preserve your images before deletion.

Will deleting my VSCO account delete my photos from other apps?

No. Deleting your VSCO account only removes photos from VSCO's servers. If you have already saved photos to your phone's camera roll, shared them on Instagram, or posted them elsewhere, those copies remain. Only the versions stored in VSCO are deleted.

What if I forgot my password and cannot reset it?

Go to the VSCO login screen, tap "Forgot Password," and enter the email address linked to your account. VSCO will send a password reset link to that email. If you no longer have access to that email address, contact VSCO support through their website — they may be able to help you regain access or delete the account for you.

Does VSCO charge a cancellation fee if I delete my account?

No cancellation fee exists, but if you have an active VSCO membership, deletion cancels it when ready without a refund for unused time. If you want to avoid losing membership fees, check your subscription status before deleting and cancel the membership separately if you prefer.

How long does it take for VSCO to completely remove my data?

Your account and profile disappear when ready after deletion. VSCO may keep backups of your data for up to 30 days before permanently removing it from their systems, but you will not be able to access or recover anything during that time.