# How to put yourself into any video with AI

> You can put yourself into any video with AI by adding one clear photo, while the moves, camera, lighting and sound stay as in the original.

Source: https://vswp.app/guides/put-yourself-in-a-video/ · Updated 2026-10-03

To put yourself into a video with AI, you need the video and a clear photo of yourself. In [vswp](/), you pick a clip from Trends or upload your own, add your photo to the person you want to replace, and AI generates a new video with you in their place, while the moves, camera, lighting and sound stay as in the original. You can start with a free preview, and a video is typically ready in minutes.

## What does putting yourself into a video mean?

It means replacing someone in a video with you. The AI doesn't paste your face onto frames; it generates a new version of the clip in which you make the same moves, with the same camera, lighting and sound. Everyone you don't add a photo for stays as in the original.

It all runs in the browser, so you can replace a person in a video online without installing anything. For the details, see [how AI video face swap works](/guides/ai-video-face-swap-explained/).

## What do you need before you start?

- **A video**: one from Trends (popular videos with the people already found) or your own, 1 to 120 seconds long, up to 150 MB, in any common format your browser offers.
- **A photo of yourself** in JPEG, PNG or WebP. A full-body photo of just you carries your clothing, hair and silhouette most faithfully; a portrait can't show clothing it doesn't contain. See [which photos work for an AI video swap](/guides/best-photos-for-ai-video-swap/).
- **A Telegram account** to sign in, with no password to create.

## How to put yourself into a video, step by step

1. Open [vswp.app](/) and sign in with Telegram.
2. Pick a video from Trends, or upload your own.
3. For an upload, wait for the person search, which finds the people in the first 30 seconds and usually takes a couple of minutes. In a longer video, you can choose another part of up to 30 seconds.
4. Look through the people cards: the main people come first, and those seen only briefly or far away are grouped as the background.
5. Add your photo to the card of the person you want to become, and leave the rest empty.
6. Decide on "Keep the original look" (see below), choose 480p or 720p, check the estimated time and the price, and press "Create video".
7. Download the MP4 or share it from your phone.

## Should you turn on "Keep the original look"?

With it on, the clothes stay as in the video and only your face and hair change. With it off, your clothes and hair come from your photo.

| | Option on | Option off |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | Face and hair | Face, hair and clothes |
| Clothes come from | The video | Your photo |
| Good for | Costumes, uniforms, stage outfits | Appearing in your own clothes |
| Photo to use | A sharp photo of your face and hair | A full-body photo of just you |

## How long does it take, and what does it cost?

Finding the people usually takes a couple of minutes. Before a render starts, the app shows the estimated time, and videos are typically ready in minutes.

Prices are in Telegram Stars (⭐), Telegram's in-app currency, paid through the bot @vswpapp_bot. The price depends on the length, the quality and the number of people you replace, and the exact price is shown before you start. Stars are taken when a render starts and returned automatically if it fails or is canceled.

Every new user gets one free preview: about 5 seconds of the video at 480p, taken from where the people with photos are on screen, with a small vswp.app mark. If it fails, the free try comes back. Your first paid video is 50% off; see [how to try an AI video face swap for free](/guides/free-ai-video-face-swap/).

## What do you get at the end?

You get an MP4 of the processed part, up to 30 seconds, at 480p or 720p with the original audio. The frame rate follows the source, up to about 30 fps. Download it, or on a phone use the share sheet to send it to Telegram, stories and other apps.

Pressing "Create video" again makes a new take: a new variation of the video, with its price shown before it starts.

## How do you get a result that looks like you?

vswp uses generative AI, not frame-exact editing, so each take comes out a little different. To improve your odds:

- Pick a part where the person you replace is large, well lit and not hidden behind hands, hair or objects.
- Prefer a steady camera and an uncrowded scene: very fast camera motion and crowds can need another take.
- Use a sharp photo of only you, without sunglasses or heavy filters.

People who appear only very briefly or are heavily blurred may not be found, so they can't be replaced.

## Can you use any video and any photo?

Only ones you have the right to use: pressing "Create video" confirms that you do, for both the video and the photos. Ask anyone else before using their photo; see [face swap consent and safety](/guides/face-swap-consent-and-safety/).

Want friends in the clip too? Read [how to recreate a trending video with your friends](/guides/recreate-a-trend-with-friends/).

## FAQ

### Can I put my face in a video online without installing an app?

Yes. vswp is a web app that runs in the browser on a phone or a computer, and you sign in with Telegram.

### Can I replace one person in a video and keep everyone else?

Yes. Only the people you add a photo for are replaced, and everyone else stays as in the original.

### How long can my video be?

You can upload 1 to 120 seconds, up to 150 MB. Each new video covers one part of up to 30 seconds.

### Is it free to put yourself in a video?

You can try it for free with a preview: about 5 seconds of your video at 480p, with a small vswp.app mark. The full video is paid in Telegram Stars (⭐), your first paid video is 50% off, and the exact price is shown before you start.

### What if the result doesn't look like me?

Press "Create video" again for a new take. If it still looks off, try a sharper full-body photo or a part where the person is larger and less covered.