VidMage is a web-based and macOS app that instantly swaps faces in photos and videos using advanced AI. It is entirely free to try online and offers an optional Mac client with local processing. The interface is extremely simple: upload your photo or video, select a face, and hit “swap”.

In the free version, even though the tool successfully swaps faces and allows you to download the result, the ‘Before’ image preview is not properly visible or remains blurred/empty on the interface. This makes it difficult for users to compare the original and swapped images side by side, which is a standard feature in many other face swap tools.

Below is a screenshot showing the issue:

Key features include built-in templates (e.g., movie scenes, memes), support for multi-face swaps, and a 1-click “swap now” flow. 

Because it was built for Mac, the local VidMage Camera app can swap faces live in FaceTime/Zoom without any cloud upload.

• Platforms: Web (browser-based) and macOS (Apple Silicon, M1/M2/M3).
  
• Photo/Video: Yes for both (supports images, animated GIFs, short video clips).
  
• Free vs Paid: Free tier allows limited daily usage (e.g., 15 photo swaps and 30 seconds of video per day).

Paid plans start at about $14.99/month (or ~$100/year) for unlimited swaps and longer video swaps.

• Ease of Use: Very easy. The web app and Mac UI are minimal – no technical steps are needed. Beginners can get a swap in seconds.
  
• Strengths: High realism, local privacy (Mac app swaps are 100% on-device), and fun templates. It even does partial face swaps (eyes or mouth only) in video calls.
  
• Weaknesses: Free tier has daily limits and watermarks. No Windows client (only macOS). The web tool requires an internet connection.
  
• Privacy: VidMage Camera processes everything locally on your Mac, so your images/videos are never uploaded to the cloud. The web version does send data to servers, but no personal data is stored.
  
• Ideal For: Casual users wanting high-quality swaps for memes or social posts. Great for trying celebrity face templates or making quick jokes.

2. DeepSwap AI (Web, iOS/Android)

DeepSwap is a widely used web and mobile face swap tool with powerful AI. It specializes in photo and video face morphing with celebrity and creative content. According to their site, DeepSwap’s algorithm achieves over 90% similarity and even supports simultaneous multi-face swaps in videos.

The interface is polished: you simply upload an image or clip, pick a target face, and the AI does the rest in seconds. DeepSwap emphasizes professional-quality swaps it can handle 4K output and fine details (hair, lighting, even animated motion).

• Platforms: Web (browser), and mobile apps for iOS and Android (Deep Swap app).
  
• Photo/Video: Yes, it swaps faces in both photos and videos/GIFs. Videos are supported up to 4K and even multiple faces at once.
  
• Paid: DeepSwap has a paid model. New users require paid credits or a subscription.
  
• Ease of Use: Simple and guided. The step-by-step uploader and preview are intuitive for non-technical users.
  
• Strengths: Very high-quality and realistic swaps (stated 90 %+ accuracy). Handles challenging footage (fast motion, occlusions). Also includes extra AI tools (background removal, cartoonizer).
  
• Weaknesses: Paid usage is required for heavy use. The free credits are limited. Also, as a cloud service, large videos can take some processing time.
  
• Privacy: DeepSwap claims no data retention: “No data is collected, protecting all the content you upload and create. Files are processed and then deleted.
  
• Ideal For: Anyone wanting highly realistic swaps – e.g., creating convincing movie or cosplay content. Also good for humorous memes or marketing content when you need high fidelity.

3. Reface (Web, iOS & Android)

Reface is a popular face swap app that lets you place your face into short video clips, GIFs, and images. It offers a huge library of trendy templates, including celebrity scenes, viral videos, and memes, allowing you to easily “star” in famous moments or create fun content.

Reface is well-known for its simplicity just pick a template, and the AI automatically swaps your face into the clip. The technology is particularly optimized for videos, ensuring the swapped face adjusts to blinks, movements, and facial expressions of the original actor.

While Reface started as a mobile app, it now also offers web-based tools directly from their website, enabling users to create face swaps online.

However, Reface is not a free version; Features, templates, and HD exports require a paid subscription.

• Platforms: Web, iOS, and Android apps
  
• Photo/Video: Yes. Reface swaps faces in still images, animated GIFs, and especially short video clips.
  
• Paid: Subscribing (roughly $5–10/month or year) gives unlimited swaps and removes watermarks.
  
• Ease of Use: Extremely user-friendly. Just tap a template or upload a photo, and Reface swaps in seconds. No skill needed.
  
• Strengths: Very fun and fast for meme-style content. Large template library and smooth face tracking make swaps realistic. Simple sharing features.
  
• Weaknesses: Focused on entertainment – results are realistic but can occasionally look unnatural if haircuts differ. The free version has frequent ads and limited templates.
  
• Privacy: Reface processes images on-device and on servers, but specifics are not fully public. Be cautious when sharing sensitive photos (common advice for all apps).
  
• Ideal For: Users creating viral, funny content – e.g., turning yourself into celebrities, memes, or short movie scenes. Great for social media “face swap challenges.”

4. FaceMagic (Web, iOS/Android)

FaceMagic is an AI face swap service geared toward quick entertainment on both images and short videos.

Unlike Reface, FaceMagic requires users to sign up before use. When you click the upload button, a sign-up pop-up appears, and after creating an account, you must purchase a paid subscription to access the tool.

There is no free usage available.

The interface is streamlined for one-tap operation. In practice, it’s designed more for laughs than pixel-perfect realism.

Our tests found that FaceMagic’s swaps are entertaining but can look off if there are unusual hairstyles or fast motion.

• Platforms: Web (browser) and mobile apps on iOS/Android.
  
• Photo/Video: Yes. It swaps faces in uploaded photos and in short video clips (template-driven).
  
• Paid: Subscriptions (monthly/annual) unlock higher-res and more swaps. The pricing is comparable to other face-swap apps.
  
• Ease of Use: Very easy. The template system means you just pick a clip, upload a face image, and wait. No manual adjustments needed.
  
• Strengths: Fun and fast. Good for beginners who want to experiment with video face swaps. Includes social sharing and new trending templates.
  
• Weaknesses: Less precision than some dedicated tools. Hair and facial features may not always align perfectly, leading to occasional artifacts. Also lacks creative controls (you can’t finely adjust the swap).
  
• Privacy: Basic privacy; images are processed on FaceMagic’s servers. No clear statement on data retention was found, so users should assume standard online privacy.
  
• Ideal For: Casual entertainment. Great for quick face-swap videos and photo memes on mobile. Use it when you want a “quick and fun” swap rather than professional results.

5. SwapAnything.io (Web)

SwapAnything is a versatile web AI platform that does face swaps (and even outfit swaps) in photos, GIFs, and videos. Its standout feature is combining face replacement with other edits (e.g., changing clothes, backgrounds).

In practice, you upload any media, choose swap options, and the AI delivers a new image or clip. The interface is clean and browser-based; no download is needed.

SwapAnything emphasizes ease: it’s designed so that even novices can “transform images, GIFs, and videos effortlessly”.

• Platforms: Web browser (works on desktop or mobile browsers). No dedicated app needed.
  
• Photo/Video: Yes. Supports images, animated GIFs, and short videos for face swaps. It can also alter outfits/backgrounds in the same process.
  
• Free vs Paid: Freemium. There is a limited free tier (with daily quotas or low resolution) and paid subscription plans for higher volume and HD output. Plans are monthly or yearly.
  
• Ease of Use: Very easy. The site guides you through uploading media and selecting swaps. The end-to-end process is simple and includes helpful FAQs.
  
• Strengths: Multi-purpose AI (face + outfit swaps) makes it unique. The ability to do both photos and videos in one place is convenient. Privacy and security are highlighted (it is “designed to be secure”.
  
• Weaknesses: As a browser tool, results depend on server processing; large files may be slow. The free plan has limited swaps per day. Professional editors may find the edits less polished than specialized apps.
  
• Privacy: SwapAnything claims to take security seriously. The FAQ notes it’s safe to use and advises reading the privacy policy. However, users should avoid uploading sensitive or copyrighted content.
  
• Ideal For: Social media creators who want one-stop image editing. Great for casual users looking to do fun swaps and edits without installing anything. Also useful for trying out different outfits or styles, along with face swaps.

6. YouCam (Perfect Corp.) Face Swap (Web/Mobile)

Perfect Corp.’s YouCam suite includes a web-based face swap tool for videos/photos and companion mobile apps. For example, the YouCam Video Face Swap Online web tool lets you upload a video and a face image, swapping them in seconds.

The tool works similarly for photos. Perfect Corp. also offers YouCam Video (mobile app) and YouCam Perfect (photo editor) with face-swap and beautification features. Overall, the YouCam tools are polished and ad-free.

• Platforms: Web browser (YouCam online), and mobile apps (iOS/Android: YouCam Video, YouCam Perfect).
  
• Photo/Video: Yes. The web tool explicitly supports both photo and video swaps. The mobile apps cover video (YouCam Video) and photo (YouCam Perfect) editing with AI tools.
  
• Free vs Paid: Free to register and use online with limited free credits. Mobile apps are free with optional premium subscriptions (to remove watermarks, access pro templates, etc.).
  
• Ease of Use: Intuitive. The web interface is step-by-step (upload face image, upload video/photo, swap). Mobile apps are point-and-shoot with many automatic filters.
  
• Strengths: Clean, professional UI (no clutter). Combines face swap with other enhancements (filters, beauty tools). Backed by a major AR company (Perfect Corp.).
  
• Weaknesses: Free usage limits (credits) mean heavy users may need to pay. The web tool requires a login. The mobile apps focus on beauty edits, so the face-swap feature can be buried under makeup filters.
  
• Privacy: Perfect Corp. states that uploads are protected and not sold to third parties. Their online tools require account login, and any data is likely handled securely under their privacy policy.
  
• Ideal For: Users who enjoy selfie and beauty apps but want occasional face swaps. Also, for quick, polished swaps for social posts without installing a separate tool.
  

7. FlexClip AI Face Swap (Web)

FlexClip is an online video and image editor that has added an AI Face Swap feature for photos. With FlexClip, you can swap faces in photos right in the browser as part of its suite of editing tools.

The AI “recognizes face features” and blends seamlessly for a natural result. FlexClip highlights that everything you upload remains private to you no unwanted sharing.

This tool is especially useful if you already use FlexClip for other editing (text, filters, transitions) since it integrates face swapping into its workflow.

• Platforms: Web (browser). FlexClip also offers Windows/Mac apps, but AI tools work online.
  
• Photo/Video: Photo face swap only (the feature swaps static images). FlexClip is primarily a video editor, otherwise.
  
• Free vs Paid: Free tier with watermark and limited exports. Paid plans (starting around $5–8/month) give more credits and HD output. Face-swap credits are purchased in bundles (see Pricing).
  
• Ease of Use: Straightforward. You add your photos to FlexClip’s editor and apply the AI face swap tool. The process is point-and-click with no manual blending.
  
• Strengths: Good integration with other editing features (filters, collage, etc.). Fast processing. Emphasizes privacy: uploads are only visible to you.
  
• Weaknesses: Only works on photos, not on videos. Free version is quite limited (watermarks, low resolution). Some precision issues on difficult angles.
  
• Privacy: FlexClip assures that “your privacy comes first” and your images stay private unless you share them. This is better than many social apps.
  
• Ideal For: Casual photo editors who want face swap combined with other tweaks. For example, swapping faces in a collage or group photo, then adding text effects.

8. Mango AI Face Swap (Web)

Mango AI (by Mango Animate) offers an online video face swap tool that is free to use in-browser. It can swap faces in any short video clip or GIF, producing high-quality, realistic results, according to their site.

The process is simple: upload a video of a clear frontal face and an image of the target face, then “Swap Face”.

Mango AI’s neural network keeps expressions natural, so the swapped face moves believably. There’s also a separate Photo Face Swap tool in the Mango AI suite for images.

• Platforms: Web (browser). (No standalone app needed.)
  
• Photo/Video: Both. The Video Face Swap tool handles video clips, and the Photo Face Swap tool (on the same site) handles images.
  
• Free vs Paid: Free plan allows a limited number of swaps per day (e.g., 2 short videos per day with a watermark). Paid subscriptions (Starter $7.90/mo, Pro $10.90/mo, etc.) remove limits and watermarks and allow longer videos.
  
• Ease of Use: Very easy. The UI walks you through 2 steps (upload video, upload face photo) and a “Swap Face Now” button.
  
• Strengths: Impressive quality for a free web tool (“high-quality, realistic” swaps. User-friendly with no login required for basic use. It also offers a “remove watermark” option on the site.
  
• Weaknesses: Free usage is quite limited, and output size is capped (free plan up to 15s video per day). The UI is ad-supported for free users.
  
• Privacy: The Mango AI site requires a login for free swaps, but claims normal use. The privacy policy suggests uploads are processed and stored briefly. Users should avoid extremely sensitive content.
  
• Ideal For: Anyone who wants quick face swaps of fun or meme videos without installing an app. Good for trying out an idea (e.g., swapping faces in a clip) and sharing on social media.

9. Magic Hour AI Face Swap (Web)

Magic Hour is a web platform offering advanced face swap for both photos and videos, targeting high-quality “studio” results. It’s a free online tool that lets you swap faces in short videos (up to 10 seconds on free) and photos.

The service touts “realistic, seamless” face swaps, and supports even 4K video with the paid plan. On their site, it states you can create “studio-quality face swaps with just a few clicks” using the intuitive app.

• Platforms: Web. (No download; uses a cloud service.)
  
• Photo/Video: Both. The same face-swap page lets you toggle between Video and Photo swapping. (Until 2025, it was video-only; it now fully supports images too.)
  
• Free vs Paid: The free tier is quite limited (daily cap of a 10-second 512×512 video, watermark). Paid plans (“Creator” and “Pro”) remove watermarks, raise resolution to HD/4K, and allow longer videos. Plans start around $49/month for unlimited HD video swapping.
  
• Ease of Use: Easy. Just upload a face and a photo/video, then click swap. No editing skills needed. The interface includes helpful presets.
  
• Strengths: Studio-grade quality. Magic Hour uses advanced AI that preserves expressions and lighting very well. The site also provides YouTube integration (swap face in any YouTube video). Results are very polished for both photo and video.
  
• Weaknesses: Most features require a subscription. Free usage is minimal. The site requires an account to use. Processing a full-resolution video can take time.
  
• Privacy: Magic Hour claims all results are private and secure, and your data isn’t sold. However, it does process everything on its servers. The site notes that results (even free ones) are private.
  
• Ideal For: Creators who need professional-looking face swaps – for example, high-quality memes, marketing videos, or creative projects. Also good for experimental fun if you’re willing to pay for better quality.

10. Snapchat (iOS/Android)

Snapchat isn’t a dedicated face-swap app, but its widely used Face Swap Lens is worth mentioning for casual users. This real-time filter swaps your face with a friend’s or with a photo in your gallery while you shoot snaps.

It’s built into Snapchat’s camera: just select the Face Swap lens (often found in the lens carousel) and it automatically detects two faces to interchange.

The results are immediate and meant for fun – you can apply the effect live on video or a photo. Snapchat’s filter supports both front and rear cameras and can track multiple faces at once.

• Platforms: Snapchat app on iOS and Android (mobile only).
  
• Photo/Video: Yes. Works in Snapchat’s camera for real-time video or still snaps. (Also can swap faces from your camera roll.)
  
• Free vs Paid: Completely free to use. (Requires creating a Snapchat account.) No premium needed.
  
• Ease of Use: Very easy. The lens is pre-made: just tap the screen to switch faces. No uploading required.
  
• Strengths: Instant and fun. Since it’s live AR, it feels natural and lag-free. Great for casual use at parties or social posts. Also integrates with Snapchat’s sharing features.
  
• Weaknesses: Face swaps can be less precise than some AI tools (glitches when faces are at odd angles). Only two faces can swap at a time. Snapchat also continuously updates lenses, so the experience can change.
  
• Privacy: Snaps are ephemeral by default (disappear after viewing). However, any saved or shared snaps are sent through Snapchat’s servers. Use caution – some have raised privacy concerns about Snapchat collecting facial data.
  
• Ideal For: Social users who want a quick laugh. Perfect for impromptu face-swap selfies or story videos. Also good for kids or teens since it’s fully free and engaging.
  

💡 Want to understand how AI face swap tools actually work? Check out our guide: AI Face Swap Tools: What They Are and How They Work

Comparison Table

A quick summary of these face swap tools:

Tool	Platforms	Pricing (Free vs Paid)	Supports Photos	Supports Videos	Ease of Use
VidMage AI	Web; macOS (M1/2)	$14.99/mo or $99.99/yr (Vidmage Pricing: Compare Plans & Features)	Yes	Yes	Very Easy
DeepSwap AI	Web, iOS, Android apps	Paid credits/subscription	Yes	Yes	Easy
Reface	iOS, Android apps	Paid Subscription	Yes	Yes	Very Easy
FaceMagic	Web, iOS, Android	Paid Subscription for full access	Yes	Yes	Easy
SwapAnything	Web	Free tier (quotas); paid subscriptions	Yes	Yes	Easy
YouCam (Perfect)	Web, iOS, Android	Free (with credits); paid premium accounts	Yes	Yes	Easy
FlexClip AI	Web	Free (watermarked); paid plans/credits	Yes	No (image only)	Easy
Mango AI	Web	Free limited (credits); paid plans	Yes	Yes	Easy
Magic Hour	Web	Free (very limited); paid subscription ($49+/mo)	Yes	Yes	Easy
Snapchat	iOS, Android app	Completely free	Yes	Yes (live)	Very Easy

Each of these tools has its flavor and strengths. VidMage and DeepSwap offer high realism for both photos and video. Mobile apps like Reface, FaceMagic, and Snapchat prioritize speed and entertainment. Web services like YouCam, Mango, and MagicHour balance ease-of-use with advanced features for creators.

Try out a few of these (most have free trials) to see which best fits your needs – whether it’s meme-making, social posts, or just silly fun.

Tool	Platforms	Free Tier?	Removes Watermark	Photo	Video
VidMage	Web, macOS	❌	Paid	✔	✔
DeepSwap	Web, iOS, Android	❌	Paid	✔	✔
Reface	iOS, Android	❌	Paid	✔	✔
FaceMagic	Web, iOS, Android	❌	Paid	✔	✔
SwapAnything	Web	✔	Paid	✔	✔
YouCam	Web, iOS, Android	✔ (credits)	Paid	✔	✔
FlexClip	Web	✔	Paid	✔	—
Mango AI	Web	✔	Paid	✔	✔
Magic Hour	Web	✔ (tiny)	Paid	✔	✔
Snapchat	iOS, Android	✔	N/A	✔	✔ (live)