Adding a location to a VSCO post takes three taps

When you upload a photo to VSCO, you can tag it with a location so other people know where you took it. Open the photo you want to post, tap the three dots in the bottom right corner, select "Add Location," search for the place by name, and tap it to confirm. The location then appears on your post where anyone viewing it can see it.

This works the same way whether you are posting a single photo or multiple photos in a series. Once you add the location, it stays attached to that post unless you remove it later by tapping the location tag and choosing delete.

Key Takeaways

  • You add a location after uploading a photo to VSCO by tapping the three dots menu and selecting "Add Location."
  • VSCO searches for locations by name, so typing the exact name of a business, landmark, or neighborhood works better than partial descriptions.
  • Your location tag is visible to anyone who views your post, so only add locations you are comfortable sharing publicly.
  • You can remove a location tag at any time by tapping it and choosing the delete option.

Finding the location menu in VSCO

After you upload a photo and see it in your VSCO feed, look at the bottom right corner of the post. You will see three horizontal dots stacked on top of each other — this is the menu button. Tap it once.

A list of options will appear. Scroll down until you see "Add Location" and tap it. The location search box will open, and you can now type the name of where you took the photo.

Searching for and selecting your location

Type the name of the place into the search box. You can search for a specific business name like "The Broad Museum" or a neighborhood like "Silver Lake" or even a city like "Portland." VSCO will show you matching results as you type.

Tap the location you want from the list. If you do not see the exact place you are looking for, try typing it a different way — for example, search "Central Park" instead of just "Park" or use the full business name instead of a shortened version. Once you tap your choice, VSCO saves it to that post when ready.

What other people see when you add a location

When someone views your post, they will see the location tag displayed below or near the photo, depending on your VSCO app version. They can tap the location tag to see other posts from that same place, which is useful if they want to find photos taken at a restaurant or landmark they are interested in.

Because your location is public, only add places you do not mind other people knowing about. If you posted a photo from your home or a private location, you may want to skip adding a location or use a broader area name instead.

Removing or changing a location tag

If you change your mind about a location after posting, tap the three dots menu again and look for the location tag. Tap the location itself, and a delete option will appear. Select it to remove the tag completely.

VSCO does not have a direct "edit location" button, so if you want to change the location to a different place, you will need to delete the old one first and then add a new one using the same three-dot menu.

Why location tags matter on VSCO

Location tags help other VSCO users discover photos from places they care about. If someone is planning a trip to a city or wants to see what a restaurant looks like, they can search by location and find real photos from real people. Adding a location to your posts makes your work more discoverable to people interested in that area.

Location tags also help you organize your own posts. If you go back to your profile months later, you can tap a location tag to see all the photos you took in one place, which is a quick way to relive a trip or remember what you shot in a particular neighborhood.

Troubleshooting location search problems

If you search for a location and nothing appears, the place may not be in VSCO's database yet. Try searching for the nearest major intersection, the neighborhood name, or the city instead. Very new businesses or small local spots sometimes do not show up in the search results.

If you are searching for a landmark or business and still see no results, check that you are spelling it correctly. VSCO's search is fairly strict — "The Museum of Modern Art" will work, but "Modern Art Museum" may not. If the exact name does not work, try the street name or the neighborhood where it is located.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a location to an old post I uploaded months ago?

Yes. Open the post, tap the three dots menu, and select "Add Location" just as you would for a new post. VSCO lets you add locations to any post in your feed at any time, even if you uploaded it years ago.

What happens if I add a fake location to my post?

VSCO will not stop you from adding any location you search for, but other users will see the tag and may call it out in comments if the location does not match the photo. It is better to use the actual location or leave the tag blank.

Can I hide my location from other users?

Yes, by straightforward not adding a location tag. If you do not want people to know where you took a photo, leave the location field empty. You can also remove a location tag later if you decide you do not want it public.

Do I have to add a location to every post?

No. Adding a location is optional. You can post photos without any location tag, and they will appear normally in your feed. Only add locations to posts where you want to share that information.

Can multiple people add the same location tag to different posts?

Yes. When you search for a location and tap it, you are using the same location tag that other VSCO users have already added to their posts. This is how the location page builds up a collection of photos from that place.