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Swap faces in an edited video with MiniMax Recast — keep every cut, camera move and audio track, then add up to four new people from photos.
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What Makes MiniMax Recast Different for Already-Edited Video
Think of MiniMax Recast as a cast replacement layer: your edit, camera language and audio remain untouched, while the on-screen identities are exchanged for the people in your photos.
- Casting Replacement, Not Fresh GenerationYou feed MiniMax Recast an existing take; it changes the performers, not the scene. Movement, framing and sound remain exactly as recorded, so only the faces and outfits shift.
- Acting, Lens Work and Audio Carry ThroughExpressions, head turns, pacing, lighting, camera motion, edit rhythm and the original soundtrack all carry over, because the source performance is never regenerated.
- Position-Based Cast MatchingUploaded portraits are matched from left to right by default, and the same identity is tracked through cuts; a brief prompt can override the order when needed.
MiniMax Recast in Three Simple Steps
Move from a locked edit to fresh on-screen talent in three clear stages with MiniMax Recast.
Where MiniMax Recast Performs Best
MiniMax Recast is built for clean, well-lit scenes where you want new faces without rebuilding the edit, audio or camera movement.
Up to Four New Faces, Ordered Left to Right
You can introduce as many as four people with one photo each; screen position decides the match by default, and identity stays consistent across cuts.
Original Performance, New Identities
Head turns, timing, expressions, lighting and lens behavior come from the source clip, while the new faces and clothing are drawn from your portraits.
Edit Rhythm and Audio Remain Intact
Because the existing cut and soundtrack are preserved, the recast drops straight into the finished timeline without a rebuild.
Prompt-Controlled Face-Only Mode
By default, hair and clothing from the reference may follow the face, even from a tight headshot; request a face-only change when you want the original styling to stay.
Test at 768p, Deliver at 1080p
Check casting and identity with a fast 768p preview, then switch to 1080p for the final MiniMax Recast; output length matches the source, so cost follows duration.
Best on Clear, Controlled Shots
Sharp, front-facing, evenly lit subjects work best; the tool cannot create new motion or locations, and identity may drift in wide shots or profile angles.
MiniMax Recast Questions, Answered
Quick answers about using MiniMax Recast to replace on-screen talent in an edited video.
What exactly does MiniMax Recast change?
MiniMax Recast swaps the people in an already-edited video for faces from your reference images; motion, lens behavior, cuts and audio remain unchanged. Portraits are paired left to right unless a prompt changes the order.
What source length does MiniMax Recast accept?
Input clips should be 5–30 seconds, with each shot under 15 seconds; longer edits need to be split first, and the output will match the source duration.
How many people can I replace, and how is the order decided?
You can recast up to four individuals, using one portrait per person. Screen position sets the default pairing, but a prompt can remap which photo becomes which person.
Which reference photos give the best results?
Use one crisp, front-facing, evenly lit portrait per person. Avoid sunglasses, hats, group photos, heavy filters and low-resolution images; ask for a face-only swap when necessary.
When should I choose 768p vs 1080p?
Start with 768p to check identity and casting, then render the final MiniMax Recast at 1080p; because output length equals source length, cost scales with duration.
When is MiniMax Recast not the right tool?
Avoid it if you need new camera moves, different environments or added motion; crowded scenes, distant faces, fast action and profile turns tend to reduce accuracy.
Put MiniMax Recast to Work on Fuser
Bring new on-screen talent to a locked edit with MiniMax Recast — the original timing, camera language, cuts and soundtrack remain untouched.