White Balance
Calibrate color, photo temperature, and correct casts from artificial light with our White Balance photo editor.
Correct and adjust color balance on photos and videos with VSCO’s White Balance editor. Use the online photo editor or app to adjust the photo temperature and color tint of images.
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Control color balance
Fix color casts from mixed or indoor lighting by editing white balance in photos, or try adding color tint to your pictures to complement your composition, no matter what kind of light you shoot in.
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Photo temperature and tint
Use the photo temperature and color tint sliders to precisely edit color balance in your images and videos. Go from cool blue to warm yellow with the photo temperature editor, or from green to magenta with the color tint editor.
Warm to cool
Enhance golden hour light by using the photo temperature editor to slide right and add an extra touch of warm color, or slide to the left to emphasize cool, moody blues.
Color grading videos
Easily color grade your videos with the VSCO video editor app. Create professional cinematic looks by editing white balance to perfectly enhance or correct difficult lighting conditions.
How to edit white balance in photos
Capture or import photos or videos with the VSCO app and use the photo editor to access the White Balance editor. Use the colors on the photo temperature and tint sliders to guide your adjustments. Too yellow? Slide temperature to the left to add some blue. Too green? Slide tint to the right.
Frequently asked questions
What is white balance in photo editing?
What is photo temperature?
Photo temperature shifts an image from cool (blue) to warm (orange) tones to match the mood or lighting. In VSCO, this is controlled by the Temperature slider (cool to warm).
What is the best temperature for photos?
The best photo temperature depends on the light and the look you’re going for. Use the Temperature slider (cool to warm) in the VSCO white balance editor to match natural tones or create an intentional effect.
How do I create a muted, low-saturation look in my photos?
To get a soft, desaturated look, use the saturation editor in VSCO and lower the slider. This creates a calm, minimalist style often used in fashion and editorial photography.
How to make a photo look warmer?
Slide the Temperature control to the right to add warmth and give your photo bright, golden tones.
How to make a photo look cooler?
Slide the Temperature control to the left to bring in cooler, blue tones for a more crisp or moody aesthetic.
How can I manually edit white balance in photos?
VSCO’s white balance editor lets you manually adjust Temperature (cool to warm) and Tint (green to magenta) to correct lighting or create a custom color style.
What if my photo or video looks too green or magenta after editing?
Use the Tint slider to fix photos and videos with off colors like green and magenta. Too green? Move Tint toward magenta. Too magenta? Slide toward green. The Tint control (green to magenta) can also help refine and improve skin tones, making for portraits that better represent how the subject looked in the moment.
MORE PHOTO EDITING TOOLS
White Balance sets the foundation for true-to-life color by correcting temperature and tint. Build on that baseline with Saturation to intensify hues, Split Tone to shape mood, and Dodge and Burn to refine light across highlights and shadows.
PHOTO SATURATION
Increase color saturation or decrease overall color intensity to make images pop or convey subtle, muted moods.
SPLIT TONE
Tint highlights and shadows separately to create cinematic color grading, pastel hues, or retro-inspired tones.
DODGE & BURN
Lighten or darken targeted areas to emphasize depth, highlight details, and guide the viewer’s eye across the frame.
