# Character Swap in Video Canonical page: https://fuser.studio/recipes/character-swap-in-video Creator: @laure Saved recipe example · version 3 Replace the main character in a video using two character reference images to create a character\-swapped video\. Header image: https://media.fuser.studio/2a4b9944a70a2fcf34a33ad75113779894889110d32a5b292104ef9d3334b767.png ## Explore a Character\-Swapped Video This saved example connects an input video and two character reference images to a Character Swap Video output\. It shows the recipe’s intended input\-to\-output workflow\. ## Default inputs ### Input Video Type: video [Input Video]() ### Character Reference Images Type: image [Character Reference Images]() ### Character Reference Images Type: image [Character Reference Images]() ## Saved outputs ### Character Swap Video Type: video [Character Swap Video]() ## Ways to use character swapping Use the recipe to develop social video concepts and character\-led content from an existing video and reference images\. ### Social content variations Create an alternate version of an existing social video by replacing its main character with the character shown in your reference images\. ### Character\-led concept tests Try how a chosen character fits an existing video concept before developing additional character\-focused content\. ### Creator identity experiments Use character reference images to adapt a video around a specific creator, persona, or fictional character\. ### Campaign concept development Explore different character directions for a video concept by changing the reference images while keeping the input video\. ### Story and scene exploration Test a character’s presence in an existing video scene using the source video and matching reference images\. ### Social video prototyping Build a character\-swapped video draft for reviewing an idea, comparing character options, or planning a social post\. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the Character Swap in Video recipe do? It replaces the main character in an input video with the character represented by your reference images\. The saved output is a Character Swap Video\. ### Who is this recipe for? It is intended for people creating social and other character\-led video content who want to explore a different main character in an existing video\. It can support concept development, content variations, and early video drafts\. ### What inputs do I need to prepare? You need one Input Video and two Character Reference Images\. The references provide the character source for the swap, while the video supplies the scene to transform\. ### Can I change the video and character references? Yes\. Input Video and both Character Reference Images are exposed inputs, so you can replace them in Fuser when using the recipe\. The resulting output is a new Character Swap Video based on those selected inputs\. ### What does the saved example show? The saved example shows the recipe connected from an input video and two character reference images to a Character Swap Video output\. It represents the saved default example, not a live generation or a guarantee for every new set of inputs\. ### What kinds of videos is this useful for? The recipe is suited to social video concepts, character\-led scenes, campaign exploration, and other content where replacing the main character is the central task\. Its stated purpose is character replacement rather than general video editing\. ### Can I use more than one character or change other parts of the video? The recipe is described as replacing the main character and exposes an input video plus two character reference images\. No separate controls for additional characters or other video changes are provided in the recipe details\. ## Used for - [Creative agencies](https://fuser.studio/solutions/industries/creative-agencies.md): Develop pitches, campaign assets and interactive client work in Fuser\. Combine AI generation, editable design and reusable processes across your agency\. - [Social content](https://fuser.studio/solutions/use-cases/social-content.md): Create social graphics, carousel artwork and short videos with a recognizable brand style\. Keep copy editable and recurring content easier to produce in Fuser\. ## Try a New Character Swap Log in to Fuser to select your input video and two character reference images, then create a Character Swap Video\. [Use this recipe](https://app.fuser.studio) [Browse recipes](https://fuser.studio/recipes)