How to Swap Faces in PicsArt?

Swapping faces in PicsArt is a fun way to edit photos. Here’s how you can do it step by step.

1. Open the App:

First, you need to launch the PicsArt app on your smartphone or tablet. If you don’t have the app installed, go ahead and download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Once you open the app, you’ll see a main screen where you can start a new project or access your previous edits. To begin, tap the “+” icon to create a new project.

2. Select Photos:

When you tap on the “+” button, you’ll be prompted to choose the photos you want to use for your face swap. Select two images: one will serve as the base image (the photo that will hold the new face), and the other will be the source photo (from which you’ll cut out the face to swap). For best results, choose photos where the faces are similarly positioned and lit so that the swap looks more natural. Make sure both images have clear, unobstructed faces.

3. Cut Out the Face:

Now, with your source photo open, you’ll need to cut out the face you want to swap. To do this, tap on “Tools” at the bottom of the screen and then select “Cutout.” This tool lets you manually select a specific part of the image to isolate. Using the brush tool, carefully trace around the face you want to cut out. PicsArt will automatically detect and highlight the area you’ve traced. Once you’ve outlined the face, tap the checkmark to confirm and save the cutout. The face you selected will now be saved as a separate image, ready to be pasted onto the other photo.

4. Paste the Face:

Next, open the base image (the one where you want to place the new face) in the editor. Tap the “Add Photo” option, which is usually found at the bottom or top of the screen, depending on your device. Select the cutout face you saved in the previous step from your gallery or the “Cutouts” folder. The face will appear on top of the base photo, and you can move, resize, and rotate it to fit the position of the original face in the base image. This is where you need to carefully align the face so that it looks like a natural swap.

5. Blend and Adjust:

At this point, you’ll want to refine the face swap by blending the new face into the original image. To do this, use the “Opacity” slider to make the face slightly transparent, allowing you to match the position of the face better. Once you’ve aligned it correctly, you can use the “Eraser” tool to carefully erase any visible edges of the cutout face that don’t blend well with the background. This will help make the transition between the two faces smoother. If you accidentally erase too much, you can adjust the “Restore” option to bring back parts of the face.

6. Refine the Swap:

To make the face swap look as natural as possible, you may need to fine-tune the colors, lighting, and other visual aspects. PicsArt provides various editing tools to help with this. You can use the “Adjust” tool to tweak the brightness, contrast, saturation, and other settings of both the face and the background. You can also apply filters to make the colors of the swapped face match those of the base image more closely. If the lighting of the two images is different, try adjusting the shadows and highlights to create a consistent look across the photo. Experiment with the “Effects” and “Blurring” tools to soften any hard edges and make the swap look even more seamless.

7. Save Your Work:

Once you’re satisfied with how the face swap looks, it’s time to save your work. Tap the “Export” or “Save” button, usually found in the upper-right corner of the screen. You can save the image to your device or share it directly on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp. PicsArt also allows you to create projects and save drafts if you want to come back and refine them later.

By following these steps, you can create fun and realistic face swaps with PicsArt. Let me know if you need any additional tips!