Adding a location to VSCO takes three steps: open the photo you want to tag, tap the info icon, and search for or select the place where you took it

VSCO lets you attach a real-world location to any photo in your library. This location appears on your photo's details page and helps you remember where you shot it. The process works the same way on iPhone and Android, though the exact button positions differ slightly between the two.

You do not need to add a location when you first upload a photo — you can tag it later, even months afterward. If your phone's location services were off when you took the photo, VSCO will not automatically detect where you were, so you will need to search for the place manually.

Key Takeaways

  • Open any photo in VSCO, tap the information icon, and search for the location by name or address.
  • VSCO pulls location data from a map database, so you can search for specific addresses, landmarks, neighborhoods, or cities.
  • You can change or remove a location at any time after you have added it.
  • Adding a location does not automatically share your location with other VSCO users unless you choose to make that photo public.

How to add a location on iPhone

Open the VSCO app and navigate to the photo you want to tag. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the screen, then select "Info" from the menu that appears. You will see a row of options including the location field.

Tap the location field (it will say "Add location" if nothing is there yet). A search box will open at the top of the screen. Type the name of the place, the street address, the neighborhood, or the city where you took the photo. VSCO will show you a list of matching results as you type.

Scroll through the results and tap the one that matches where you were. The location will now appear on your photo's info page. If you want to remove it later, go back to the info screen, tap the location field, and select "Remove location" from the bottom of the search results.

How to add a location on Android

Open VSCO and find the photo you want to tag. Tap the three-line menu icon (sometimes called a hamburger menu) at the bottom right of the screen, then tap "Info." You will see the same set of options as on iPhone, including the location field.

Tap "Add location" to open the search box. Type the place name, address, or neighborhood into the search field. VSCO will display matching results below as you type. Select the correct location from the list, and it will be saved to your photo.

To change a location you have already added, tap the location field again and search for a new place. To delete it, tap the location field and select the delete or remove option at the bottom of the results.

What happens if VSCO cannot find your location

If you search for a very small or very new place, VSCO may not have it in its database. Try searching for the nearest larger landmark, neighborhood, or street name instead. For example, if a specific coffee shop does not appear, search for the street it is on or the neighborhood it is in.

You can also try typing just the city name or a well-known intersection. VSCO's location database is the same one used by most map applications, so if a place shows up on Google Maps, it should eventually show up in VSCO as well — though there can be a delay of several weeks or months for very new locations.

Privacy and visibility of your location tags

Adding a location to a photo in VSCO does not automatically make that location visible to other users. The location appears only on your photo's info page, which is private by default. If you make the photo public by posting it to your VSCO grid or sharing it to another platform, the location will be visible to anyone who views that photo.

You can control this by keeping photos private or by removing the location before you share them publicly. VSCO does not use your location tags to track you or share your location data with third parties.

Editing or removing a location after you have added it

You can change a location at any time. Open the photo, go to the info screen, and tap the location field. Search for a new location and tap it to replace the old one. The new location will overwrite the previous tag immediately.

To remove a location entirely, open the info screen, tap the location field, and look for a "Remove" or delete option at the bottom of the search results. Tap it, and the location will be deleted from your photo. You can add a new location later if you change your mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does VSCO automatically detect my location when I take a photo?

VSCO can use your phone's location services to suggest a location, but only if you have granted VSCO permission to access your location and if location services were on when you took the photo. Even then, you still need to confirm the location manually through the info screen. Most users find it faster to search for the location by name.

Can I add a location to a photo I took years ago?

Yes. You can add, change, or remove a location from any photo in your VSCO library at any time, regardless of when you took it. Open the photo, go to info, and search for the location just as you would for a recent photo.

Will other people see my location if I share a VSCO photo?

If you share a photo to your public VSCO grid or to another platform like Instagram, the location tag will be visible to anyone who views that photo. If you keep the photo private in VSCO, only you can see the location. Remove the location before sharing if you do not want others to know where you were.

What if I do not remember the exact name of the place?

Search for whatever you do remember: the street name, the neighborhood, the city, or a nearby landmark. VSCO will show results for all of these. You can also try describing the place in general terms — for example, "downtown" or "beach" — and browse the results to find the right spot.