WaveSpeedAI Video Head Swap
WaveSpeedAI Video Head Swap is an advanced AI model for replacing the entire head (face + hair + outline) of a person in a video using a reference portrait. The model keeps the body, pose, and background intact while reconstructing a new, realistic head that matches the original lighting and perspective.
π¬ What this model does
- Replaces the full head region of the subject (face, hair, silhouette, accessories)
- Preserves body pose, clothing, background, and overall composition
- Adapts the new head to scene lighting, color tone, and camera angle
- Produces clean, watermark-free outputs ready for editing or publication
βοΈ Why it looks realistic
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Full-head geometry replacement
Swaps the entire head contour instead of only facial features, avoiding mismatched hairlines or distorted skull shapes.
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Pose and expression preservation
Follows the motion in the source video so head angle, gaze direction, and expression remain consistent with the original performance.
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Lighting and color matching
Automatically adjusts skin tone, shadows, and highlights so the new head blends naturally into the scene.
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High-resolution blending
Smooth transitions around hair, neck, and accessories, minimizing visible seams or flicker across frames.
π° Pricing
Pricing is based on video duration and output resolution, with a 5-second minimum and 120-second cap.
| Resolution | Price per second | Min charge (5 s) | Max charge (120 s) |
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| 480p | $0.040 | $0.200 | $4.800 |
| 720p | $0.080 | $0.400 | $9.600 |
- Minimum billed duration: 5 seconds
- Maximum billed duration: 120 seconds per run (longer clips are capped at 120 s)
π§ Input Parameters
video (required)
The source video whose head you want to replace. This defines body motion, framing, and background.
face_image / head_image (required)
A clear portrait of the target identity. Frontal or three-quarter views with good lighting work best.
resolution
Output resolution for the processed video, for example:
- 480p β more affordable drafts or quick previews
- 720p β higher-quality output suitable for most publishing workflows
seed (optional)
Controls stochastic variation in generation:
-1 or empty β random seed each run
- Any positive integer β reproducible results for the same inputs
(Exact field name may differ between Playground and API, but behavior is identical.)
π― Designed For
- Creators & influencers β Turn one performance into many identities without reshooting.
- Marketing & brands β Localize or personalize talking-head content while keeping the same body and scene.
- Film, TV & post-production β Rapid previs, mockups, and concept tests for head-replacement shots.
- Privacy & compliance β Replace real heads with synthetic or authorized identities while preserving situational context.
βΆοΈ How to Use
- Upload or paste the URL of the video to edit.
- Upload a face/head reference image for the identity you want to swap in.
- Select the output resolution (480p or 720p).
- (Optional) Set a seed if you need reproducible results.
- Click Run to generate the swapped video.
- Review the result; if needed, adjust the reference portrait or seed and run again.
π Tips & Notes
- Use sharp, well-lit videos where the face is not heavily occluded or motion-blurred.
- For the reference portrait, keep expression and angle reasonably close to the target shot for the cleanest match.
- Avoid extreme mismatches in lighting (e.g., dark blue stage light in video vs. warm daylight portrait) unless you want a stylized look.
- Ensure you have the legal right and consent to use all uploaded videos and portraits.