Video generation
video-face-swap
Swap a face in a video for one from a photograph
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May 2026
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Video generation
What it does
Upload a clip and a portrait and it replaces the face throughout the video - deepfake generation, intended for production work such as substituting a performer's face. Publishing a video with someone's face used without permission can amount to defamation, misappropriation of likeness or impersonation, and in Japan distributing such material can carry criminal liability. Sexual content and fabricated statements from public figures are the most damaging cases. Use only your own face or one you have clear consent for, and label the result.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Before you use someone else's face or voice
Recreating a person's face or voice without their informed consent, and publishing material that shows them saying or doing something they did not, can amount to defamation or a violation of personality and publicity rights, with civil and criminal consequences. Sexual content, or impersonation for financial gain, is treated far more seriously. Work only with your own likeness, or with material where the person has agreed to both the content and where it will appear. Running the tool locally protects your data - it does not make publishing the result lawful.
video-face-swap FAQ
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use video-face-swap?
- No install needed — it runs in the browser.
- Does video-face-swap work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use video-face-swap commercially?
- The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| video-face-swap (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Not verified |
| wunjo.wladradchenko.ru | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| palmier-pro | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| video-background-removal | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | Yes | Not verified |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.