Feedback
minimax swap
Swap the performers in a clip you finished with MiniMax Swap — motion, edit and sound stay as shot, with new faces from photos. Test 768p, render 1080p.
All Tools
Discover our comprehensive AI-powered animation toolkit
MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
Seedance 2.5
The Future of AI Video Is Here.
Seedance 2.0
The Future of AI Video Is Here.
Veo3.1
Create Stunning Videos with Veo3.1
FLUX 3 Video Generator
Kling 3.0
Next-Gen AI Video Generator
Grok Video Generator
Create Videos from Text or Images with AI
MiniMax H3 video generator
MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
Why Creators Reach for MiniMax Swap
Think of it as recasting rather than regenerating: everything your footage already nails — pacing, framing, sound — is preserved, and only the faces on screen are replaced with the ones you supply.
- Your Approved Take Survives the SwapNothing in the edit gets rebuilt. Reference photos simply take over the performers in a shot you already signed off on, so the rest of the footage stays exactly as it was.
- Cast Up to Four New Faces at OnceUpload one photo per performer, four at most. They claim the main people in screen order from left to right by default, and a short prompt line can override that assignment.
- Gestures, Lighting and Audio Stay IntactEach glance, movement and lighting cue is inherited from the original take, while faces and outfits come from your photos — cut points and the audio bed are never touched.
Three Steps to a MiniMax Swap Recast
From an approved clip to a fresh cast in three quick moves — no reshoots and no re-editing.
MiniMax Swap Capabilities at a Glance
A clear look at what survives the swap, what gets replaced, and where the tool stops.
One Face, Followed Through Every Cut
Your photos claim the lead roles in screen order, and each face stays consistent across edit points rather than resetting whenever the shot changes.
Wardrobe Usually Travels With the Photo
Hair and clothing typically come along with the reference image, even a tight headshot — add a prompt if you want only the face replaced and the original outfit kept.
Slots Straight Into an Existing Edit
Cut rhythm and the audio bed pass through untouched, so the result drops into a project that is already assembled instead of forcing a rebuild from scratch.
Cheap 768p Check Before the 1080p Spend
Judge the casting at 768p before paying for the higher resolution; runtime carries over from the source, so cost scales with how long the clip runs.
Photo Tips for a Convincing Result
Use a sharp, straight-on portrait with even lighting for each person. Avoid sunglasses, hats, covered faces, group shots, heavy filters and low-resolution images.
Where the Tool Reaches Its Limits
Camera moves, blocking and location all come from the source, so pick something else when those must change; crowded frames, tiny or distant faces, fast action, occlusion after a cut and drift back toward the original face in wide or profile shots are weak spots.
MiniMax Swap: Questions Answered
Everything worth knowing before you recast a clip with MiniMax Swap.
What does a MiniMax Swap actually change in my video?
It puts the people from your photos into footage you already own, while the original motion, camera work, cuts and audio remain exactly as they were.
How long can the source clip be?
Anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds, with no single shot longer than 15 seconds. Split longer takes first — the finished recast keeps the length of your input.
How many faces can I replace, and in what order?
Four at most, one photo each. They map left to right by default to match your screen positions, and a prompt can reassign who becomes person one.
Which photos give the best results?
A sharp, straight-on, evenly lit portrait for each person. Hair and clothes tend to follow the photo, so prompt a face-only swap if you want to keep the original wardrobe.
Should I preview at 768p or go straight to 1080p?
Run 768p first to confirm the casting holds, then render the final at 1080p. Pricing follows clip length, so runtime is the main cost driver.
When is this the wrong tool?
When you need new motion, different camera moves or another setting. Crowds, small faces, fast action, occlusion after a cut and identity drift also cause trouble.
Give Your Clip a New Cast With MiniMax Swap
Upload the take you are happy with, attach one photo per new performer, and keep the timing, cuts and soundtrack exactly as they are. No reshoot, no re-edit.