Face Swap separates two decisions that are easy to mix up: the source supplies the scene and performance, while the target avatar supplies the replacement face. Once that distinction is clear, the video and image workflows are straightforward.
Before You Begin
- Use media that you own or are authorized to edit, and get consent from anyone whose likeness is involved.
- Choose a source with one clear main subject. Avoid face coverings, heavy blur, and objects crossing the face.
- For the cleanest match, use a target avatar with a similar head angle and lighting direction.
- Check the live credit estimate in the product before every generation.
Open Face Swap and Add a Source Video
Open AI Tools, choose Face Swap, and stay on the Video tab. There are three ways to begin:
Hover a sample to preview it, then open one to explore the workflow.
Add an MP4, MOV, or WebM from your device.
Reuse a compatible source you previously worked with.
Use a clip from 4 to 60 seconds, up to 200 MB, with dimensions from 300 to 6000 pixels per side.
Choose the Full Video or an Exact Range
For a source longer than 15 seconds, choose Full Video when the whole performance matters. Choose Trim when you only need one exact passage or want to test the result first.
When trimming, drag the left and right handles to set the range, preview it, and confirm. Favor a continuous section where the face remains visible and the camera angle does not change abruptly.
Choose the Target Avatar
The source video remains responsible for the body, clothing, motion, background, camera movement, and original audio. The target avatar contributes the new face.
Open Target Avatar. You can choose one of your avatars, upload a new target, or browse the public library. Pick one clearly visible face that differs from the source subject. Similar lighting and head angle usually produce a more natural transition.
Generate and Review the Final Result
Confirm the source range and target avatar, then click Generate Video. When the task finishes, open it from Recent Tasks.
Play the complete result and check whether the new face follows the expressions, lip movement, and head motion naturally. The completed video keeps the original source audio, so review the sound and performance together.
Swap a Face in a Photo
Switch to the Image tab and upload the source photo you want to keep. Supported source formats include JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Then open Target Image and select an avatar for the replacement face.
The source image keeps the composition, lighting, colors, and non-face details. Check the live image cost, click Generate, then download the result or go back to try a different pairing.
Quality Checklist
| Check | Better input | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Face visibility | One unobstructed face with clear features | Masks, hands, hair, or props crossing the face |
| Angle | Source and target with similar head direction | Front-facing source paired with an extreme profile |
| Lighting | Comparable light direction and contrast | Harsh backlight or a target lit from the opposite side |
| Motion | Stable movement and continuous visibility | Fast blur, abrupt cuts, or the subject leaving frame |
