FaceFusion: A Comprehensive Guide to AI Face Swapping
Community Article
Published
February 9, 2025
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Quick Start Guide
Installation
Download the ready-to-use package for your platform:
- FaceFusion Windows Package: https://facefusion.site/48/
- FaceFusion Mac Package: https://facefusion.site/44/
Basic Face Swapping
Key Settings
- Face Swapper: Uses
InSwapper_128
by default, suitable for most scenarios - Face Enhancement:
GFPGAN1.4
for improved facial clarity - Frame Enhancement: Recommended only for RTX4090 users due to performance impact
- Graphics Processing:
- Nvidia GPUs: Use CUDA
- AMD/Integrated Graphics: Use CPU
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): Use Core ML with 10-16 threads
Simple Steps
- Select a clear frontal face photo as source
- Choose your target photo or video
- Preview the result
- Click 'Start' to process
- Enable Face Enhancement if needed for better quality
Advanced Video Processing
Optimization Tips
Thread Management
- Start with default thread count
- Increase to 12 threads if processing is slow
- Adjust based on available video memory
Face Detection Settings
- Default: Left-to-right detection
- Choose between single ('one') or multiple ('many') face replacement
- Adjust Reference Face Distance (default: 0.6, max: 1.5 for difficult angles)
Mask Features
Available Modes
Box Mode
- Default green square overlay
- Simple but effective
Occlusion Mode
- Perfect for handling makeup or accessories
- Face Mask Blur: Start at 0.3, increase above 0.5 for less transparency
- Ideal for handling glasses and other facial obstructions
Region Mode
- Selective area control (eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows)
- Customizable replacement zones
- Useful for preserving specific facial features
Mask Adjustment Parameters
- Face Mask Padding (Top, Right, Bottom, Left)
- Adjustable boundaries for replacement area
- Helpful for avoiding subtitles or preserving specific areas
High-Definition Processing
For Detailed Close-ups
- Increase Face Detector Size up to 1024
- Use Codeformer instead of GFPGAN1.4 for natural skin texture
- Enable facial enhancement for best results
Cartoon Face Replacement
- Switch to
simswap_256
model - Enable targeted enhancement for eyes, nose, and mouth
- Preserves cartoon-style while maintaining natural features
Tips for Best Results
- Use clear, well-lit source photos
- Start with default settings before making adjustments
- Enable Face Enhancement for final processing
- Monitor system resources and adjust thread count accordingly
- Use FaceDebug to preview mask effects before final processing
This guide covers everything from basic usage to advanced techniques in FaceFusion. Whether you're new to face swapping or looking to perfect your results, these settings and tips will help you achieve the best possible outcomes.