LiveFaceSwapAI/face-swap-reference-prep
LiveFaceSwap AI Face Swap Reference Image Prep
Prepare a clear, consistently sized portrait reference before using it in a LiveFaceSwap AI real-time face swap workflow. This browser utility fixes EXIF orientation, lets you position a square crop around the face, converts the result to RGB, removes image metadata, and exports a 512, 768, or 1024 pixel PNG.
The utility is a transparent preprocessing step, not a face swap model. It does not change a person's identity or generate a face-swapped image.
Why prepare a reference image?
Reference photos often arrive rotated, off-center, in inconsistent aspect ratios, or with large areas that are irrelevant to the portrait. Preparing the file gives the downstream face swap workflow a predictable square image with the intended face positioned in the frame. This avoids preventable input-format problems, but it does not guarantee a particular face swap result.
LiveFaceSwap workflow
- Choose a clear portrait that you own or have permission to use.
- Upload it here, select 512, 768, or 1024 pixels, and move the crop focus until the face is centered.
- Download the prepared RGB PNG.
- Open LiveFaceSwap AI, choose Face Swap, and upload the PNG under Reference.
- Turn on your camera and review the live AI output before using it in a call, recording, or stream.
For the complete product flow, see the online face swap guide or the Windows desktop setup guide.
Input and output
Use Try synthetic example in the Space to see a landscape illustration pass through the same square-crop and PNG-export path without uploading a personal image.
Choosing a useful portrait reference
- Prefer one clearly visible, front-facing face with open eyes and a visible facial outline.
- Use even lighting and enough resolution to keep facial details clear after cropping.
- Avoid group photos, heavy blur, extreme angles, strong shadows, and obstructions over the face.
- Keep the entire face inside the square preview and use the focus controls to adjust framing.
- Only use your own face or a portrait you are authorized to process.
Frequently asked questions
Does this Space perform face swapping?
No. It only prepares a portrait reference. Face swapping happens later in the LiveFaceSwap AI browser or desktop workflow.
Is my portrait uploaded to a server?
No. This static Space decodes, crops, resizes, and exports the selected file inside your browser.
Which output size should I use?
1024x1024 is a practical default when the source image contains enough detail. The 512 and 768 options create smaller files for workflows that need them.
Why are the focus controls useful?
They move the square crop across a non-square source so you can keep the intended face centered instead of accepting an automatic center crop.
Can I use the output outside LiveFaceSwap AI?
Yes. The output is a standard RGB PNG, so it can be used in other authorized portrait workflows that accept square reference images.
Project and safety
Only process images you own or have permission to use. Do not use portrait references to impersonate, deceive, defraud, harass, or violate another person's rights. Disclose AI-altered media when the context requires it.