Swap only the face when the outfit in the video is part of the joke or the scene, such as a costume, a uniform or a famous look, and you just want to be the one wearing it. Swap the whole person when you want to appear as yourself, in your own clothes and with your own hair and silhouette. On vswp this is one switch, Keep the original look: on keeps the clothes from the video, off takes the look from your photo.
What is the difference between a face swap and a whole-person swap?
Both start from the same thing: a real video where the moves, camera, lighting and sound stay as in the original. The difference is how much of the person changes.
- Face swap (Keep the original look on). The clothes stay as in the video, and only faces and hair change. The person on screen wears exactly what the original person wore, with your face.
- Whole-person swap (Keep the original look off). The person's look, meaning clothes and hair, comes from your photo. You appear in the scene dressed as in your picture.
In both cases the moves come from the video. Your photo decides who plays the part and, with the switch off, what they wear.
| Face swap | Whole-person swap | |
|---|---|---|
| Keep the original look | On | Off |
| Clothes | From the video | From your photo |
| Hair | Changes to yours | From your photo |
| Moves, camera, light, sound | From the video | From the video |
| Photo that works best | A clear portrait | A full-body photo of one person |
When should you swap only the face?
Keep the original look on when the clothes carry the scene:
- The outfit is the joke. A costume, a superhero suit, a wedding dress on a friend who would never wear one. The fun is seeing that face in that outfit.
- The look is iconic. Many trends and movie moments are recognized by what people wear. Keeping it makes the scene instantly familiar.
- You only have a portrait. A sharp head-and-shoulders photo is enough, because the clothes don't need to come from it.
- Everyone should match. In a group scene with uniforms or a dress code, keeping the original clothes keeps the group consistent.
When should you swap the whole person?
Turn Keep the original look off when you want to be recognized as yourself:
- Your style is part of you. A signature jacket, your usual hairstyle, a look your friends know.
- The original outfit doesn't fit the idea. For a birthday or a couple video, it often feels more personal when people appear in their own clothes.
- The silhouette matters. A full-body photo of one person carries clothing, hair and silhouette best, so the figure on screen is closer to yours.
There is one honest limit: a portrait cannot show clothing it doesn't contain. If the switch is off and you only upload a head-and-shoulders photo, the AI has to guess everything below it. For a whole-person swap, use a full-body photo.
Which photo do you need for each option?
The choice of mode and the choice of photo go together. Our guide to the photos that work best has the full checklist; the short version:
- For a face swap: a sharp portrait of one person, in even light, face fully visible, no sunglasses or heavy filters.
- For a whole-person swap: a full-body photo of one person, head to toe, wearing the clothes you want in the video. Hold the phone vertically and step back only until you fit, so the face stays as large and sharp as possible.
- In both cases: the original file, not a screenshot, and one person per photo.
How do you set it up on vswp?
- Pick a video. Take one from the Trends library, where the people are already found, or upload your own: 1 to 120 seconds, up to 150 MB, any common format. The person search runs on its own on the first 30 seconds, usually in a couple of minutes, and it's free.
- Add a photo to each person's card. Main people come first; people seen briefly or far away are grouped as the background. Up to 6 different photos per video, as JPEG, PNG or WebP. Everyone without a photo stays as in the original.
- Set Keep the original look. On for a face swap, off for a whole-person swap.
- Check the time and price. The app shows the estimated time and the price in Telegram Stars (⭐) before you start. The price depends on length, quality and the number of people.
- Create the video. You get the processed part, up to 30 seconds, as an MP4 at 480p or 720p with the original audio.
New users can start with a free preview: a few seconds of their video at 480p with a small "vswp.app" mark. It is a cheap way to see how one mode looks before paying for the full video.
What if the result isn't what you expected?
Start by checking that the mode and the photo match. Most surprises come from the switch being off with only a portrait, or being on when you expected your own jacket.
If they match and the likeness is off, try a sharper, better-lit photo with a larger face. Pressing Create video again makes a new take, which is a new render, and each take comes out a little different. This is generative AI, not frame-exact editing: hands, things covering faces, very fast camera motion and crowded scenes can need another take whichever mode you choose. Our guide on what to do when the swap doesn't look like you goes through the fixes step by step.
A note on consent
Whichever mode you pick, use only videos and photos you have the right to use, and ask before you put someone else's face into a video. Stars are taken when a render starts and come back automatically if it fails or is canceled, so trying the other mode costs only the new render. For the wider rules, see face swap consent and safety.
FAQ
Does a face swap on vswp change the hair too?
Yes. With Keep the original look on, the clothes stay as in the video, and the faces and hair change to match your photos.
Can I swap the whole person with a selfie?
You can, but a selfie shows little or no clothing, so the AI has nothing to copy for the outfit. For a whole-person swap, use a full-body photo of one person.
Do the moves change with a whole-person swap?
No. In both modes the moves, camera, lighting and sound come from the original video; only the look of the person changes.
Which mode is better for a trend?
If the trend is known for its outfits, keep the original look and use a portrait. If you'd rather appear as yourself, turn it off and use a full-body photo; when unsure, try both and keep the take you like.