VSCO Cam is a popular photo editing app that allows you to edit photos and videos and share them with others. If you no longer wish to use the VSCO app, you can cancel your membership subscription and delete your VSCO account. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to cancel VSCO Cam and delete your account completely.
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Cancel Your VSCO Membership Subscription
If you have a paid VSCO membership subscription, the first step is to cancel your subscription so you stop getting billed. Here is how:
- Open the VSCO app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right
- Tap on the gear icon to access the Settings screen
- Scroll down and tap on “Manage Membership”
- Tap on “Cancel Membership” and confirm you want to cancel
Once you cancel VSCO membership, you will no longer be billed but still have access until the end of your current billing period.
Delete Your VSCO Account
After canceling your VSCO subscription, you can go ahead and delete your VSCO account. This will delete all your VSCO data. Here is how to delete VSCO account:
Back Up VSCO Photos
Before deleting VSCO, make sure to back up any photos or videos you want to keep:
- Open VSCO and tap on the grid icon to access your media
- Tap on the three dots next to any photo and select “Export”
- Choose to export the original photo or your edited VSCO photo
- Export and save photos to your device storage or a cloud storage service
Tip: Use the VSCO “Select” tool to select multiple photos and export them in bulk.
Delete VSCO Account
Once you’ve backed up your photos, follow these steps to delete your VSCO account:
- Open the VSCO app and tap your profile picture
- Tap the gear icon to access Settings
- Scroll down and tap “Delete Account”
- Enter your account password to confirm account deletion
After entering your password, your VSCO account will be scheduled for deletion.
Note: VSCO says account deletion can take up to 90 days. So your photos may still be accessible for up to 90 days after you delete your account.
Cancel VSCO Subscription on iPhone
If you subscribed to VSCO directly on your iPhone, you will also need to cancel the subscription through the App Store. Here is how:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap your Apple ID banner
- Tap “Subscriptions”
- Under Active, find the VSCO subscription and tap it
- Tap “Cancel Subscription” and confirm
Cancelling the App Store subscription will immediately stop any future billing. This will cancel subscriptions purchased directly on the iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about cancelling VSCO membership and deleting your account:
Will My Photos Be Deleted if I Delete My Account?
Yes, deleting your VSCO account will permanently delete all your VSCO photos and data after 90 days. So make sure to export any photos you want to keep before deleting your account.
Can I Reactivate My Account After Deleting?
No, once a VSCO account is deleted it cannot be retrieved or reactivated. You would have to sign up for a brand new account.
What Happens When I Cancel My Subscription?
When you cancel VSCO membership, you immediately stop getting billed but keep subscription access until the end of your current billing period.
Why Does Account Deletion Take 90 Days?
VSCO says it takes up to 90 days for complete account deletion so users have a window to save any data they want to keep from being erased.
Summary
- Cancel VSCO membership subscription to stop billing
- Export and save photos you want to keep
- Delete your VSCO account to erase all VSCO data
- Cancel iPhone App Store subscription if subscribed directly on device
- Account deletion can take up to 90 days to fully complete
