Multimodal AI
Face swap
Replacing a face in an image or video with another face.
Example
An authorized production uses an actor's face in a visual effect.
Why people use it
It allows a creator to change who appears in a picture or scene.
What you'll hear
“That effect puts a different face in the scene.”
What this means for you
Check permission and background information before creating or sharing an identifiable face swap.
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Your choices depend on the tool and your access. The settings available to an everyday user may differ from those available to the people running it.
Common questions
- Does a face swap necessarily alter the rest of the scene?
- No. The surrounding footage can remain largely unchanged.
- Will facial expressions always transfer naturally?
- No. Lighting, movement and face shape can produce visible mismatches.
- Can a face swap mislead without looking perfect?
- Yes. A brief or low-quality view may still convince someone who does not inspect it closely.