Character Swap AIfor Video Character Replacement

Upload a source video and a character image to replace the person in the clip while keeping the original motion, pose, and scene flow. Built for video recasts, not still-image body swaps.
Source video + character imageMotion-matched replacementFree to start, review credits before export

Upload a JPG or PNG image larger than 300px.

Upload a 3-30 second MP4, MOV, or MKV clip. The allowed max length depends on character orientation.

Upload the character image and motion reference together before generating.

Match orientation in the video · up to 30s reference.

Optional. Motion comes from the video; prompt refines the look.

Billed video 5s | first 5s = 60 credits | extra +10/s | total 60

Review credits and current export details in the editor before generating.

Character Swap AI video recast demo

What Character Swap AI Can Do

A video-first character replacement workflow for creators who want a new on-screen character without rebuilding the scene from scratch.

Replace the Person in an Existing Video

Start from the clip whose performance you want to keep, then add the character image you want to appear in the scene. The source video stays the motion guide.

Replace the Person in an Existing Video

Keep Motion, Pose, and Timing

Character Swap AI is positioned around video recasting. The goal is to make the replacement follow the same body direction, rhythm, and camera movement as the original clip.

Keep Motion, Pose, and Timing

Use a Character Image as Reference

Upload a clear person, avatar, mascot, anime character, or original character reference so the editor has a visual target for the replacement.

Use a Character Image as Reference

Match the Character to the Scene

A character swap should feel integrated with the frame. Use prompts to call out lighting, camera angle, background continuity, and what should stay unchanged.

Match the Character to the Scene

Avoid Face Swap and Body Swap Confusion

Face swap focuses on the face area. AI Body Swap is better for image-first body replacement. Character Swap AI is for replacing a video character while preserving motion.

Avoid Face Swap and Body Swap Confusion

Refine With Prompt Guidance

If the result needs a closer match, adjust the prompt, use a cleaner character image, or choose a simpler source clip before exporting the final video.

Refine With Prompt Guidance

How to Use Character Swap AI

Move from source motion to a new character video in four focused steps.

1

Upload Your Source Video

Choose the clip with the motion, pose, or performance you want to keep. A clear subject and stable framing make the replacement easier to judge.

2

Add Your Character Image

Upload the character you want to appear in the video. A reference with visible face, body shape, outfit, and style gives the AI more information to follow.

3

Describe the Replacement

Tell the editor what should change and what should stay: character identity, motion, camera, background, lighting, and any scene details that matter.

4

Preview, Refine, and Export

Check motion match, scene fit, and character consistency. Review credits and export details in the editor before you generate or download.

Motion Control AI Pricing — Basic, Pro, Max

Choose a monthly credit plan for Motion Control AI. Any plan or credit pack unlocks more video and image generation models; use credits for text-to-image, image-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video, first/last-frame video, and motion control. Exports are watermark-free with full commercial use rights.

Basic

$15.9/month

Unlock video and image generation. With 1,200 credits, generate up to about 600 basic images at 2 credits each.


  • 1,200 credits included every month
  • Up to about 600 basic images at 2 credits per image
  • About 20 standard videos at 60 credits per video
  • Unlock advanced video and image models, including Kling, Veo, Seedance, LTX, Nano Banana, GPT Image 2, and more
  • Supports text-to-image, image-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video, first/last-frame video, and motion control
  • Full commercial use rights included
  • 24/7 customer support
  • No watermark on exported videos
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    Pro

    $29.9/month

    For steady image and video production. With 3,000 credits, generate up to about 1,500 basic images at 2 credits each.


    • 3,000 credits included every month
    • Up to about 1,500 basic images at 2 credits per image
    • About 50 standard videos at 60 credits per video
    • Unlock advanced video and image models, including Kling, Veo, Seedance, LTX, Nano Banana, GPT Image 2, and more
    • Supports text-to-image, image-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video, first/last-frame video, and motion control
    • Full commercial use rights included
    • 24/7 customer support
    • No watermark on exported videos

      Max

      $69.9/month

      For teams and high-volume production. With 8,000 credits, generate up to about 4,000 basic images at 2 credits each.


      • 8,000 credits included every month
      • Up to about 4,000 basic images at 2 credits per image
      • About 133 standard videos at 60 credits per video
      • Unlock advanced video and image models, including Kling, Veo, Seedance, LTX, Nano Banana, GPT Image 2, and more
      • Supports text-to-image, image-to-image, text-to-video, image-to-video, first/last-frame video, and motion control
      • Full commercial use rights included
      • 24/7 customer support
      • No watermark on exported videos
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        Need more credits?

        One-time purchase. Add credits anytime — works alongside any plan.

        Best value
        $9.9600credits
        Valid for 30 days600 credits that unlock advanced models. Generate up to about 300 basic images at 2 credits each, or about 10 standard videos. Valid for 30 daysCredit packs also unlock advanced video and image generation; only the credit amount and validity differ

        What Is Character Swap AI?

        Character Swap AI is a video replacement workflow that swaps the visible character in a scene with a new character from your reference image. Unlike a basic face swap, it focuses on the whole on-screen character and aims to preserve the original motion, pose, background, and camera feel.

        Use this page when you already have a video with the right movement but need a different person, avatar, mascot, anime character, or original character in the clip. If you want an image-first full-body photo replacement instead, /ai-body-swap is the better AI Body Swap workflow.

        Who Uses a Character Swapper for Video?

        Character Swap AI helps creators test a new character inside existing motion without manual masking, rotoscoping, or frame-by-frame compositing.

        Short-Form Video Creators

        Recast dance clips, meme formats, and social trends with a new character while keeping the original motion and pacing.

        Filmmakers and Previs Artists

        Test a character idea inside an existing scene before committing to a shoot, model, or animation pass.

        Anime, Game, and Fandom Creators

        Bring an original character, avatar, or fan character into a video scene with matching movement for concepts and edits.

        Brand and Marketing Teams

        Explore mascot, spokesperson, or campaign character variations from a proven motion clip before planning production.

        Virtual Influencer Builders

        Keep one character identity active across multiple clips by using a consistent reference image and video-first motion guides.

        Why Choose Character Swap AI

        This page is shaped around the exact video recast job: a source video, a character reference, and a motion-matched output.

        Video-first

        Video-First Character Replacement

        Many character tools focus on still images. This workflow puts video motion, pose, timing, and scene continuity at the center.

        Simple path

        Clear Input-to-Output Flow

        The page presents the task as video in, character reference in, recast video out, so users can understand the workflow quickly.

        Clear fit

        Built to Avoid Tool Mismatch

        The copy separates character replacement from face swap and from AI Body Swap, helping users choose the right page for each job.

        Prompt-ready

        Prompt-Guided Creative Control

        Use text to describe what the replacement should preserve or change, including camera feel, lighting, scene fit, and character style.

        No guesswork

        Transparent Before Export

        The page avoids unsupported claims and points users to the editor for current credits, accepted inputs, limits, and export details.

        Workflow clarity

        Credit visibility

        Review credits, current model limits, and export details inside the editor before you continue.

        Right workflow routing

        Use this page for video recasts, or compare the image-first body swap workflow when that better fits the job.

        Character Swap AI FAQ

        Is Character Swap AI free to try?
        Character Swap AI is free to start where credits are available. Check the generator for the current credit balance, pricing policy, and export details before you generate.
        Is this a character swapper for videos?
        Yes. This page is focused on swapping a character inside a video by using a source clip and a character reference image. The related term character swapper points to the same video-first workflow here.
        Does Character Swap AI only swap faces?
        No. A face swap focuses on the face area, while Character Swap AI is positioned around replacing the visible character in a video scene. The source video acts as the guide for motion, pose, and timing.
        How is Character Swap AI different from AI Body Swap?
        Character Swap AI is for video recasting: source video plus character reference becomes a motion-matched character video. AI Body Swap at /ai-body-swap is better when you want an image-first body swap or full-body photo replacement.
        Will the swapped character keep the original motion?
        That is the core goal of the workflow. Use a clear source video when movement matters because the video guides pose, timing, and motion. Results still depend on the source clip, reference image, prompt, and current model behavior.
        Can I use an anime character, mascot, or avatar?
        Use a clear character reference image and check the editor for current model support. If a style is difficult, try a cleaner reference, simpler motion, or a prompt that describes the character style directly.
        Can I swap characters in images too?
        This page prioritizes video character replacement. For image-first full-body replacement, use the AI Body Swap workflow at /ai-body-swap instead.
        What formats and limits are supported?
        Accepted video and image formats, max file size, duration, resolution, and export options should be checked in the upload fields and editor before you start.
        Will my video have a watermark?
        Review the current watermark and export policy in the editor before generation. If a plan changes export behavior, the pricing and export screen should be treated as the source of truth.
        Can I use the result commercially?
        Commercial use depends on your plan, source video rights, character rights, and the terms that apply when you generate. Only upload media and character references you have permission to use.
        Are uploaded files private?
        Review the current privacy policy and upload notice before using the tool. Users should understand who can access uploaded media, how processing works, and what retention or deletion rules apply.
        How do I get better character swap results?
        Use a source video with one clear subject, avoid heavy occlusion, and upload a character image with enough visual detail. If the first result is off, try a cleaner reference image or a simpler clip.

        Start Character Swap AI

        Upload a source video, add a character reference, describe the recast, and review credits before export.