Given how easy face swap videos are to make, they have spread almost everywhere, from social networks to video sharing platforms. Not only personal, but these videos have also found application in brand marketing.
Part of the charm of these videos is how they inject surprise, humor, and excitement into everyday scenarios. With a few clicks, I can imagine myself as my favorite celebrity, an iconic movie or TV show scene, a historical figure, or a fictional character. Many online tools can do the job, but it's important to know how to change faces in a video using the right tool.
Last week, I tried out some tools and created some amazing art pieces. Read this guide to learn how to develop face-swap videos online, on a phone, and in an app for free.
How to Change Face in a Video Online
A video face swapper is a game-changer for content creators, corporate trainers, and marketers. Imagine revamping dull training sessions—replace generic stock faces with familiar ones from the company, making learning more engaging and relatable.
However, not every video face swap tool is great. Some common limitations include a lack of consistency, a cluttered interface, and a premium subscription. This is why I bet on video face swap tools like VidMage—it’s free, simple, and effective for seamless face swaps in videos.
Want to put someone’s face on a video online? Here’s how to do it with VidMage.
Step 1: Upload the Video
Search for VidMage’s official website on your desktop browser. Then, go to the ‘Video Face Swap’ tab on its home dashboard. Upload the video whose faces you want to replace.
Step 2: Upload the Target Face Image
Then, tap ‘Upload Image’ to select and upload the target facial image from your local storage.
Pro Tip: Use a higher-quality target image, that is, one with good lighting and shadows, and clear facial features. Also, if both faces (original and target image) showcase similar emotions, the video will be more believable and engaging.
Step 3: Generate a Face Swap Video
Now, tap ‘Swap Face’ to let VidMage process the media files, match the facial features, and create a realistic face swap video. The best part is that VidMage does all of this within seconds.
Step 4: Export the Video
As the AI generates the video, tap the ‘Download’ option to save it in your local storage. Then, you can show it to your friends, share it on social media, or use the video for whatever you want!
How to Change Face in a Video on a Phone
Inserting a face into a video online is relatively simple with VidMage. But what if you spot a stylish poster model in a store and want to create a video on the spot? VidMage app doesn’t have a mobile app, so in such situations, I trust DeepFacer.
The app is free, and its user-friendly interface lets you face swap videos quickly and easily. Not only for personal use, this app is handy for professionals as well. Say you’re at a live event or traveling without a laptop but need to keep your client’s social media active—DeepFacer ensures you can swap faces in videos anytime, anywhere.
Here’s how to change a face in a video on your phone.
Step 1: Launch DeepFacer
Many video face swap mobile apps are available, but I prefer the convenience of using an app. DeepFacer is one such app that’s free to download on the Google Play Store and App Store. Launch the app to access its main dashboard. The best part about the app is that it doesn’t require an account setup.
Step 2: Upload Video
On the home dashboard, tap the ‘+’ at the bottom, then choose ‘Gallery’ under ‘Add your own videos’ to upload a clip for face swapping. No suitable videos? DeepFacer offers regularly updated templates, so there’s always something to work with.
Tap ‘Use Video’ to upload—it takes a few seconds to analyze faces before moving to the next step.
Step 3: Add Photo
Tap ‘Gallery’ under ‘Add your own photos’ and browse your gallery to find the face to swap. Make sure the image is high quality and has clear facial features. The output will be realistic if the photo's facial expression matches the video.
Step 4: Create Face Swap
As the image is uploaded, tap ‘Use photo’ for the AI to generate your face swap results. Depending on the length of your video, this process takes a few seconds to minutes.
Step 5: Save/Share the Video
Once the face swap is complete, tap ‘Save’ to download the video to your local storage. Alternatively, tap ‘Share’ to share the video directly on social media with your friends.
Please note: Although the face swap is free, many ads can pop up. Also, the video limit is set to 10s. So, to work with longer videos (up to 5 minutes), you can opt for its ‘Pro’ subscription.
How to Change Face in Video Locally on Mac
When I suggested an app over a webpage, one common question was: Why waste space on something free and easy to use online? My answer is simple: webpages die if you lose connectivity. Standalone apps, like the VidMage Mac Client, work offline, ensuring uninterrupted creation.
With its intuitive interface and customization options, VidMage makes face-swapping effortless. Here’s how to replace a face in a video using the app.
Step 1: Launch the app
Tap ‘Download’ on VidMage’s official website to download the Face Swap app for Mac. Then, install it on the Mac and launch it to access its home dashboard.
Step 2: Create an Account
Unlike the webpage, the VidMage app requires an account for face swapping. Simply head to the ‘Click to Login’ option at the bottom left, agree to the terms, and sign up with your Google account. That’s the only time you’ll need a stable internet connection.
Step 3: Upload the Video
Now it’s time to upload your original video. Tap ‘Import’ on the side menu panel to open a new window. Then, tap the ‘Import’ button in the center to upload a video from your local storage.
Step 4: Customize the Video Swaps
Tap ‘Add Face’ to import a target facial image, or choose from the available templates. Unlike the webpage, the Mac Client app allows you to mask special facial features to create a high-quality and realistic output.
Step 5: Export the Face-Swap Video
When you’re satisfied with the customizations, tap ‘Export’ to save them and share them with friends, upload them to social media, or use them for any designated purposes.
FAQs
How do you replace your face in a video?
Replacing your face in a video is straightforward. Access the online video face swap tool, upload the video and the target image, and tap Swap. The AI will generate a face swap video within seconds.
Can a face be edited in a video?
Yes, you can use apps like VidMage on Mac and DeepFacer on Android/iPhone to edit your face in a video. The specialized tools let you tweak facial features like the nose and eyes to generate a realistic output.
What is the best app to change your face in a video?
There are many apps to help you change faces in videos. Ones that are free to use, offer an intuitive interface, and have an app that lets you work without an internet connection.
Is it legal to create a face swap video?
Yes, these are legal as long as you aren’t using them to violate privacy or harm an individual. Multiple states in the US have enacted legislation to prevent the creation of such content, especially involving political impersonations or intimate images.
Conclusion
Not only personal, but knowing how to change faces in a video helps you create professional content for brands. You don’t need graphic design skills for that. Just upload the video and image, and let AI do most of the work.
VidMage is better for face swapping in videos in its Mac Client app and web-based app, while DeepFacer is more suitable for creating face swap videos on your Android/iPhone. Their simple interface and realistic yet fast output serve most of your needs. So, use them and impress your friends, clients, and audiences.