This guide covers what the bundle is, what “new” means in this context, the technical specifications, the aesthetic of each pack, who it’s for, and potential drawbacks. 1. Introduction: The Legend Returns For nearly a decade, the VSCO Film presets were the gold standard for digital-to-film emulation. Photographers who couldn’t afford a Contax T2 or a Mamiya RB67 could, with one click, get the pastel portraiture of Kodak Portra or the gritty contrast of Fuji Neopan.
.xmp (for ACR & Lightroom CC/Classic). 3. Installation & Workflow (ACR Specific) Unlike Lightroom, ACR does not have a "Presets" panel visible by default. -NEW- VSCO Film Bundle -Pack 01-07- For ACR
| Pack | Focus | Key Films Emulated | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Current professional negative films | Kodak Portra 160/400/800, Fuji 400H, Kodak Tri-X 400 | | Pack 02: Classic Films | Vintage & discontinued consumer films | Kodak Ektachrome E100G, Fuji Velvia 50, Kodachrome 64 | | Pack 03: Instant Films | Polaroid & Fuji Instax | Polaroid 669, Fuji FP-100C, Time Zero | | Pack 04: Slide Films | High contrast, saturated positives | Fuji Provia 100F, Astia 100F, Velvia 100 | | Pack 05: B&W Films | Monochrome emulsions | Ilford HP5, Delta 3200, Kodak T-Max 3200, Neopan 1600 | | Pack 06: Alternative Process | Toy cameras & motion picture | Kodak Aerochrome (IR), Lomochrome Purple, Kodak 2383 cine | | Pack 07: Exquisite Films | Rare & experimental films | Fuji Natura 1600, Konica Impresa, Agfa Optima | This guide covers what the bundle is, what
Now, for Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom Classic. This is not a new version of the presets (the color science is largely the same as the 2014–2016 originals), but “NEW” refers to: native compatibility with modern ACR (v13+), updated camera profiles (for newer cameras like the Sony A7IV, Canon R5, etc.), and official support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3). 2. What’s in the Box? This bundle includes over 150 individual presets spread across 7 packs, each emulating a specific family of films. Photographers who couldn’t afford a Contax T2 or
| Pro | Con | | :--- | :--- | | Best film emulation still on the market | Expensive for presets in 2025 | | Works flawlessly with modern ACR | No "amount" slider in ACR | | 150+ unique, useful looks | Many free alternatives exist (RNI, Mastin, etc.) | | Camera profile architecture is solid | Some packs (03, 06) are niche at best |