Put Your Face in Any Video Right in CapCut - No Other Apps Needed
In 5-7 minutes, create a face-swap video using CapCut's built-in AI tool - everything in one app. Export is possible on the free plan, but may include a watermark (depends on the template and CapCut's current policy).
- 1.Download CapCut on your phone (iOS or Android) or open the web version. Sign in - AI features won't work without an account.
Create an account via Google or Apple ID - no card needed. Web version: capcut.com
CapCut ↗ - 2.On the home screen, tap the «Templates» tab (in the mobile app - bottom menu). Search for a template and pick one from the results.
Templates marked «Pro» or with a gold crown icon require CapCut Pro to export without a watermark - choose unmarked templates to stay on the free plan.
CapCut ↗Promptface swap [theme: e.g., superhero / anime / movie scene]
What this prompt doesThis is a search query for a template: swap your face into a video in your chosen style or scene (superhero, anime, film). Replace the examples in brackets with a specific theme, like 「superhero」 or 「anime」. - 3.Click «Use template» on the template page. CapCut will ask you to upload a photo with your face - tap «Add photo» and select a picture from your gallery.
⚠️ Important: your face photo uploads to ByteDance servers (CapCut's owner). Don't upload photos of other people without consent. Check CapCut's privacy policy before using biometric data: capcut.com/privacy-policy
CapCut ↗ - 4.Wait for AI to automatically apply your face to all frames in the template. Processing usually takes 20-60 seconds. Preview the result in the built-in player.
If the face didn't map correctly - try another photo: frontal view, good lighting, and no glasses work best.
CapCut ↗ - 5.Want to fine-tune it? Tap «Edit» and in the toolbar select «Effects → Face» or «Retouch» to adjust the face-swap manually.
Most basic Retouch settings (skin brightness, face outline) are free.
CapCut ↗ - 6.Once you're happy with the result - tap «Export» (up arrow, top right corner). Select 1080p resolution and tap «Export» again. Your video will save to your gallery.
⚠️ On the free plan, CapCut may add a watermark when exporting AI templates - this depends on the specific template and CapCut's current policy. If a watermark appears, try a different non-Pro template or use CapCut Pro for guaranteed watermark-free export.
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