iPhone & Android

Face Swap Video App
for iPhone and Android

Turn your short clip and a photo or original character description into a character video.

One person · up to 20 seconds · 480p or 720p. Paid credits, no subscription.

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Watch a real character replacement

AI-generated example. Left: source performer. Right: vampire character replacement. 5 seconds · 720p · Scene Match · text character · 11 app credits. Eye colour and fangs did not carry over.
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What is ActLike AI?

ActLike AI is an AI face swap video generator for iPhone and Android. It turns a clip of one person, up to 20 seconds long, and a single photo or written description into a realistic character video at 480p or 720p HD. It keeps the original motion and expressions, can match the scene lighting, and sells one-time credit packs with no subscription. US App Store packs start at $1.99; Android prices are listed on the pricing page.

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Steps from clip to finished video

20s

Longest source clip the app accepts

720p

Best Quality HD export

$1.99

Smallest US App Store credit pack

How the AI face swap video generator works

Everything happens inside the app, in three steps. There is no timeline, no masking and nothing to learn.

  1. 1Add a short clipChoose a video of one person, up to 20 seconds long. The movement, expressions and framing in it are what your character will follow.
  2. 2Add a characterAdd a photo you own or have permission to use. No photo? Describe a character in words and ActLike AI creates an original one.
  3. 3Pick a quality and generateCredit Saver 480p for quick ideas or Best Quality 720p HD for the final cut. Your video is ready in minutes and saves to Photos.

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What the AI actually does to your clip

Inside an AI face swap video generator, the work breaks down into a few stages. Knowing them makes it obvious why some inputs work better than others.

1. Following the motion

First, the model tracks the person in your clip frame by frame: where the head turns, when they blink, how their expression changes. That motion is what your character inherits.

2. Building the character

Next, it reads your photo, or your written description, and rebuilds that character onto the tracked motion, rather than pasting a still image on top of the video.

3. Matching the scene

With Scene Match switched on, the app fits the character to the lighting and mood of the original clip. This is the step that makes a result read as footage instead of a filter, and it costs 1 credit per video.

4. Exporting the video

Finally, the video is exported at 480p or 720p HD. Every creation stays in your History, and you can save it to Photos or share it straight to other apps.

What people make with it

ActLike AI is built for short, original, creative video. These are the most common reasons people open it.

Memes and trends

Drop a character into a trending clip and post it while the format is still live. Short clips cost the fewest credits.

Birthday surprises

Put a friend, with their permission, into a famous-style scene for a message they will actually remember.

Fan edits

Re-imagine a scene with an original character you describe in words, keeping the motion of the source clip.

Creative storytelling

Build short scenes around characters you invent, without filming anyone new or learning an editor.

Group and event videos

Reuse one clip for several people who have agreed to take part, and give everyone their own version.

Testing ideas

Try the same clip with different characters at 480p, then remake the one that works at 720p HD.

For worked examples with the exact settings behind them, see the examples page, or browse use cases by type.

Why an app instead of desktop editing

Traditional face replacement means rotoscoping, masks and long exports. Here is how the two approaches compare.

What mattersDesktop VFX softwareActLike AI
Time per clipHours of manual workA few minutes
HardwareA workstation with a strong GPUAn iPhone or Android phone
Learning curveWeeks of tutorialsThree guided steps
Cost modelMonthly licencesOne-time credit packs
Trying variationsRe-render the whole projectSwap the character and generate again
Frame-level controlFull manual controlAutomatic only

Desktop software still wins when you need frame-by-frame control or multi-person shots. The alternatives comparison covers where each kind of tool fits.

Six habits that produce a clean result

An AI face swap video generator does the heavy lifting, but your inputs still decide the outcome.

  • Use a bright, front-facing photo. Even daylight beats dramatic shadow, because the model can read every feature.
  • Keep clips short. Five to ten seconds costs fewer credits and holds attention better on social feeds.
  • Pick footage with one clear person. ActLike AI is designed for clips of a single subject.
  • Avoid anything crossing the face. Hands, microphones and hair over the mouth all reduce accuracy.
  • Turn Scene Match on for anything you share. It costs one credit and makes the biggest visible difference.
  • Draft at 480p, finish at 720p. Test the idea cheaply, then remake the winner in HD.

Credits, pricing and what a video costs

Pricing is per second of video, paid with one-time credit packs bought inside the app.

Credit Saver 480p uses 1 credit per second and Best Quality 720p uses 2. Scene Match adds 1 credit, and describing a character instead of using a photo uses that same credit. A typical 10-second video at 480p with a photo therefore uses about 10 credits, and the same video at 720p with Scene Match uses 21.

US App Store packs range from 5 credits for $1.99 to 500 credits for $49.99, and nothing renews. If a generation fails, its credits return to your balance automatically. Every pack is listed on the pricing page.

Using face swap technology responsibly

Any AI face swap video generator needs clear rules, so here they are in plain language.

Only use videos and photos you own or have permission to use, and never use the app to deceive, impersonate or harass anyone. Several platforms and regions also require you to label synthetic media featuring a real person, so use the AI label wherever it is offered.

Read the full rules in the acceptable use policy, and see how your data is handled in the privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what people ask first.

What is an AI face swap video generator?

An AI face swap video generator replaces the person in a video clip with a different character taken from a photo or a description. ActLike AI does this on iPhone and Android: it keeps the head turns, gestures and expressions from the original clip and fits the new character to the scene lighting.

Is ActLike AI a website or an app?

ActLike AI is a mobile app, available on the App Store for iPhone (iOS 17 or later) and on Google Play for Android. This website explains how the app works and links to both stores.

How much does ActLike AI cost?

ActLike AI is downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and uses one-time credit packs, from $1.99 for 5 credits up to $49.99 for 500 credits on the App Store. There is no subscription. A typical 10-second video at 480p uses about 10 credits.

How long does an ActLike AI video take?

ActLike AI videos are usually ready in a few minutes. Clips can be up to 20 seconds long, and longer clips or the 720p Best Quality setting take a little more time to generate.

Can I see a result before paying?

Yes. The ActLike AI app shows a real example inside the app before you buy any credits, and its photo check warns you about dark, blurry or turned-away photos before any credits are spent.

What happens to the videos and photos I upload?

ActLike AI uses uploads only to generate your video. Uploaded source media is kept temporarily and normally deleted automatically within about 3 days, according to the app privacy policy.

Explore ActLike AI

Make your first character video

Download ActLike AI, watch the example inside the app, and create your first video in a few minutes. Credit packs are one-time and never renew.

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iPhone requires iOS 17.0 or later. Android version on Google Play.