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AI character swap video

Put yourself in any videofrom one photo

Bring a clip and a photo, and oVideo recasts the video with the person from the photo. Every move, every camera turn and the soundtrack stay; the face, hair, body and outfit on screen become the ones in your photo.

Upload or paste a linkOne photoSound kept3 to 15 sec720p or 1080pNo watermark

Updated

Put me in a video

19 credits per second at 720p

Original

The original player top left, the recast clip behind it.

Put yourself in a video

or paste a link

Your files stay in your browser until you sign up. You pick the 3 to 15 seconds to use and see the price before anything is made.

Facts

AI character swap video: every limit and price

Input
Your own clip (upload it or paste a TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts link) and one photo of the person to put in. Viral templates: one photo per person, up to 3 people
Clip length
Upload or import up to 60 seconds and 200 MB, then swap any 3 to 15 seconds
Resolution
720p or 1080p, in the shape of your clip (vertical or landscape)
Sound
The original audio is added back automatically, in sync. No editing needed
What changes
Face, hair, body and outfit, all taken from your photo
What stays
Every move, the camera, the background and the timing
Price
19 credits per second at 720p, 26 at 1080p. Shown before you create; failed videos are refunded
Cost in dollars
Plans start at $7.50 a month billed yearly ($10 monthly) for 400 credits. A 15 second swap at 720p (285 credits) costs about $3.66 to $7.13 depending on the plan and billing
Free plan
The free plan has no swaps; Put Yourself In uses credits from a paid plan
Watermark
None. The finished video downloads without a watermark
How it works
Your clip is the motion reference and your photo the person. Runs in the browser, no app to install

Step by step

From source clip to finished video

  1. 01

    Bring the video

    Upload a clip up to 60 seconds (a dance, a film scene, a sports moment, your own footage) or paste its link, then mark the 3 to 15 seconds you want.

  2. 02

    Add one photo

    A sharp photo of the new person with the face visible; a selfie works. Waist up or full body is best, because the outfit comes from the photo too.

  3. 03

    Create

    The AI moves your person exactly like the original, keeps the camera, and puts the original audio back. The video is in your gallery a few minutes later.

Paste a link

Start from a TikTok, Reel or YouTube Short

Found the clip on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts? Copy the link and paste it into Put Yourself In; there is no need to download and upload the file. oVideo pulls the clip in, you choose the seconds and add your photo.

You get the same clip with you in it: your face, hair, body and outfit, every move and camera turn of the original, with its own sound. Ready made viral templates work too.

Character swap or face swap

The whole person, not just a face

A face swap glues a new face onto someone else’s body, so the hairline, build and clothes give it away. A character swap recasts the whole person: the new star arrives with their own haircut, their own build and the clothes from their photo, and moves exactly like the person in the original clip.

Around them, nothing changes: same background, same light, same camera moves, same timing. The result reads as the original video with a new lead, which is what makes a remake funny or impressive.

In your words

What people ask for, and what happens

“Replace the man in the video with the person in my photo and keep everything else the same.”
That is exactly what Put Yourself In does. Upload the video, add the photo and create; the scene, camera, background and timing stay, and only the person changes.
“Make him speak in sync with the audio.”
The new person copies the mouth and head movement of the original, and the original audio is laid back on top in sync. Clips where the face is clearly visible look the most natural.
“Replace the player in the red jersey, not the others.”
On your own clip, the main person in the seconds you pick is replaced. Choose seconds where your target is the clear main subject. For two or three people at once, use a duo or trio template.
“Put me in the whole music video, from the first frame to the last.”
One swap covers 3 to 15 seconds of a clip up to 60 seconds long. For a longer edit, make several swaps of the parts you want and join them in any editor.
“Keep my beard and my glasses.”
Your look comes from your photo, so use a recent photo that shows the beard, glasses, hairstyle and clothes you want to see in the video.
“Change the body and the face, not just the face.”
Both change. Face, hair, body shape and outfit all come from your photo; a full body photo gives the best match for dances and walks.

Ideas

Roles people cast themselves in

  • Viral dances and challenges. Join the trend yourself, or put a friend in it, without learning a single step.
  • Film and TV scenes. Recast a famous scene with your own face for a birthday or the group chat.
  • Sports highlights. Score the bicycle kick or the last second dunk from a famous highlight.
  • Action stunts. Walk away from an explosion or jump from a helicopter without leaving the sofa.
  • Music video moments. Take over the hook of a performance with the song still playing.
  • Brand and creator content. Reuse one strong clip with a different presenter or mascot in every post.

Better results

Tips for a clean character swap

The photo

  • One person, face fully visible, no sunglasses or hands covering it.
  • Soft, even light; a blurry or dark photo gives a blurry result.
  • Full body for dances and walks, waist up for close shots, wearing what you want to wear in the video.

The clip

  • One clear main person who stays in view for the seconds you pick.
  • No hard cuts inside those seconds: start just after a cut and stop before the next one.
  • Vertical or landscape both work; the result keeps the shape of your clip.

Compared

Character swap tools, side by side

Some tools swap only the face, others the whole character. Here is what five of them say they swap, whether they take a link, what happens to the sound and what they cost. For the full list, see the best AI character swap tools.

FeatureoVideoViggleMagic HourHiggsfield RecastClipTwin
What it swapsWhole person: face, hair, body and outfitOne or several charactersFace, head or the whole characterThe character, one face per swapFace only
Paste a linkTikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts linksNot statedNot statedNot statedYes
Original soundKept, in sync with the movesNot statedNot statedVoice cloned and dubbedNot stated
Free optionNo free swaps5 videos a day, watermarked3 free generationsNot statedNot stated
Paid plans from$10 a month ($7.50 billed yearly)$9.99 a month ($7.99 billed yearly)$19 a month ($12 billed yearly)$15 a month billed yearlyNo public pricing

From each company's own pages, checked October 31, 2026. Plans and features change often, so confirm on their site before you pay. More tools in the best AI character swap tools.

No clip yet?

Start with a ready made scene

Stunts, chases and highlight moments where the whole body moves, each with its original sound: choose one and add your photo. More in the viral AI video trends.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is an AI character swap video?
A video where the main person has been recast. The original clip keeps its moves, camera work, background and sound, and the AI puts a new person in the role, built from one photo. On oVideo the tool is called Put Yourself In.
How do I put myself in a video with AI?
Upload the video or paste its link, choose the 3 to 15 seconds you want, add one clear photo of yourself and press create. oVideo copies every move, the camera and the timing onto you, then puts the original sound back.
Is a character swap the same as a face swap?
It goes further. A face swap pastes a new face onto the old body. A character swap replaces the whole person: face, hairstyle, body shape and the outfit from your photo, while the background, camera movement and motion stay from the original clip.
Is it the same as AI motion transfer?
Related, but not the same. Motion transfer animates your photo with the moves of a reference video and builds a new clip around it. A character swap keeps the real clip, camera and background, and replaces the person in it, which is why it is also called AI character replacement or AI video swap.
Which clips give the best result?
Clips with one clear main person who stays in view, steady light and no hard cuts inside the seconds you pick. Dances, stunts, sports moments, walks and performances work well; crowded shots and people far from the camera are harder.
How long can the video be?
Upload or import a clip up to 60 seconds and 200 MB, then choose any 3 to 15 seconds of it to swap.
Does the video keep its sound?
Yes. The original audio, music or speech, is added back to the finished video in sync with the motion.
Do I have to write a prompt?
No. The clip decides what happens and the photo decides who is in it. You only choose the seconds and press create.
Can more than one person be swapped?
On your own clip, one person (the main one) is replaced per video. Duo and trio templates take one photo per person, up to three people, and swap everyone together.
How much does an AI character swap cost?
It is priced per second: 19 credits per second at 720p and 26 at 1080p, so a 10 second swap at 720p is 190 credits. The price is shown before you create, and a failed video gives the credits back automatically. Credits come with paid plans from $10 a month; there are no free swaps.
How long does it take?
Usually a few minutes. You can close the page while it is made; the finished video is saved to your gallery.
Is there a watermark?
No. The finished video downloads clean, in 720p or 1080p, in the shape of your original clip.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Put Yourself In runs in the browser on iPhone, Android and computers, so there is no app to install. On a phone, copy the link from the Share button in TikTok or Instagram and paste it in.
Will it look exactly like my photo?
It looks like the person in your photo, not a pixel copy of it: face, hair, build and outfit follow your photo, while the light and the angles come from the clip. A sharp, front facing photo in even light gives the closest likeness.
Can I use any TikTok or Instagram video?
Any public TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts link, or any clip you upload, as long as you own it or have permission to use it.
Can I swap in a friend or a celebrity?
Only use photos of yourself or of people who agreed to it; before every video you confirm you have permission. The safety filter also refuses some photos, such as famous people or sensitive content, and then no video is made and the credits are refunded.
Can I use a TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts video?
Yes. Paste the video link instead of uploading a file. oVideo brings the clip in, you choose the seconds, add one photo and create; the moves, camera and original sound stay, and the person in the clip becomes you.

Your photo, your video

  • Used only for your videoYour photo and clip go only to the AI that makes your video, and they are kept in your account.
  • Private until you share itThe finished video waits in your gallery; nothing is posted for you unless you choose to publish it.
  • Deleted when you askEmail support@ovideo.io and your uploads and videos are deleted within 30 days.
  • Only people who said yesUse photos of yourself or of people who agreed, and turn on the AI label when you post.

Details in the privacy policy.

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