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How to put yourself in a video, copy a link from TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, and use AI face swap online, without filming the original clip.
How it works
I can't believe it works so simply.
— SwapReels (@swapreels) August 4, 2026
1. Paste any TikTok video link.
2. Drop your AI influencer's photo.
3. Generate a unique UGC video for your TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.
Impressive.
Step 1
Upload your photo
Use a clear, well-lit photo of a person, JPG, PNG, or WebP. A front-facing shot with full body or upper body visible works best.
Step 2
Paste an Instagram Reel, YouTube Short, or TikTok link
Copy a public Instagram Reel, YouTube Short, or TikTok URL (up to 30 seconds) and paste it in. No download, no editor.
Step 3
Generate and download
Preview your AI video, then download your motion control swap video to post on TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Questions & answers
Each question has its own page with a full answer, related topics, and steps to try SwapReels.
How do I put myself in a TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short?
Upload a clear photo of the person who should appear in the clip, paste a public TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short link (up to 30 seconds), and generate.
What is AI face swap online, and how is person swap different?
SwapReels does a full person swap: paste a TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short link, upload a photo, and the person in the clip is replaced while keeping the original hook, pose, motion, and sound.
How do I make a face swap video?
Pick a public TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short (up to 30 seconds), upload a front-facing photo, and hit generate.
Can I copy a dance from TikTok with my face?
Yes!
How do I copy a TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short?
You do not need to download the clip.
Is there a free AI face swap for TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts?
SwapReels is built for short-form video: paste a TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short link, upload a photo, and generate.
How do I make a trending or viral face swap video?
Start with a clip that is already performing well, such as a UGC hook, reaction, product reveal, dance challenge, trending video, or viral TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short.
How do I copy a UGC video or UGC hook from TikTok?
Paste a public UGC hook link and a photo—SwapReels swaps the person in the clip and keeps motion and audio.
How do I make an AI video for TikTok Videos, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts?
Paste a public TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short link, upload a reference photo, and generate.
Can SwapReels help me create AI influencer-style videos?
You can put a consistent look into trending short-form videos using your own photo.
What is a dance video swap?
A dance video swap replaces the dancer in a clip with someone from your photo while keeping the same moves and music.
Can I copy a person or face from one video into another?
SwapReels replaces the person in one source video with someone from your photo.
Does SwapReels keep the original audio?
Yes.
Is there a watermark on face swap videos?
Paid plans include HD downloads with no watermark.
How long can the source video be?
Up to 30 seconds per TikTok video, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short link.