Face Swapping Videos with Roop and Stable Diffusion (Deepfake tutorial)

Welcome, amazing folks, to the captivating world of face swapping videos! If you've ever been mesmerized by videos where people's faces switch and change, today's your lucky day! We're diving deep into the tools and techniques necessary to create your own jaw-dropping realistic face swaps using Roop and Stable Diffusion. With a bit of creativity and some digital wizardry, you can take your video projects to the next level. Buckle up and let’s get started!

Before we jump right into the magic of face swapping, let’s ensure you’ve got everything you need:

• Roop Extension: Make sure it’s installed. If you’re unsure how to do this, check out our step-by-step youtube tutorial: How to Face Swap in Stable Diffusion | Roop Extension
• Initial Video: You'll need a starting video that you'll convert into a series of JPEG images. You can do this using Adobe Media Encoder or another program of your choice, but we'll explain more about that later.

Now that we have the necessary requirements in place, let's proceed to the face-swapping process.

Alright, let’s kick things off! The first step to creating your face-swapped masterpiece is to convert your video into a sequence of JPEG images. We’ll be using Adobe Media Encoder for this task, but feel free to use any software you're comfortable with. Here’s how:

1. Open Adobe Media Encoder and add your video to the queue.
2. Under the Format section, select H.264.
3. In Export Settings, change the format to JPEG.
4. Create an empty folder for your output and name it Output (this will hold your sequence).
5. Press save and hit the green play button in the upper right corner to start converting your video.

And voila! You now have a sequence of JPEG images ready for the fun part!

Now that we have our JPEG sequence, it's time to open Stable Diffusion and dive into the magic of face swapping. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Navigate to the Image-to-Image tab in Stable Diffusion.

2. Import any frame from your JPEG sequence.

3. Adjust the following settings:

   • Sampling method: Choose "Euler a"
   • Width & Height: Ensure that you maintain the same aspect ratio as your original image. In my instance, I will use dimensions of 720 by 1280. Denoising strength: Set this to 0 to guarantee that the original image remains unchanged, allowing only the Roop extension to perform its enhancements.

   You can leave the rest of the settings at their default values.

Access the Roop extension by selecting it within the img2img settings.

Activate Roop by checking the corresponding checkbox, and then import a high-quality image of the desired face into the extension. Ensure that the subject in the image is facing the camera directly and is well-illuminated. In this guide, we will use Margot Robbie's image as an example.

For the "Restore Face" option, you have two choices:

• None: Opt for this if your video displays significant movement and contains grain or noise.
• CodeFormer: Choose this option if your video has minimal movement and is of high quality. I recommend experimenting with both options to determine which one yields the best outcome. Leave the other settings unaltered.

Click the "Generate" button to initiate the face-swapping process. Once you are content with the result, you can proceed with face-swapping your video.

Now it’s time to initiate the face swapping process for the JPEG sequence. Here’s the step-by-step guide:

1. In Stable Diffusion, go back to the Image-to-Image tab and click on Batch.

2. Set the Input Directory to your JPEG sequence folder. To easily copy the path, hold Shift, right-click on the folder, and select Copy as Path.

3. Create another empty folder for the Output Directory and do the same.

   

4. Click Generate and let Roop work its magic!

Depending on your graphics card and image resolution, the processing time will typically range from 7 to 12 seconds per frame. Sit back and relax while your masterpiece comes to life!

After Stable Diffusion and Roop have transformed your images, it’s time to bring it all together into a final video. Once again, we’ll use Adobe Media Encoder:

1. Open Adobe Media Encoder and navigate to the queue section.
2. Click the plus symbol and select the first image from the folder of your face-swapped images.
3. Make sure to activate the PNG File Sequence option.
4. Change the format to H.264 and select your output name and destination folder.
5. Press OK and hit the play button to start converting your images into a video.

And just like that, your remarkable face-swapped video is ready to be showcased!

Creating jaw-dropping face swaps using Roop and Stable Diffusion opens up a world of creativity and fun! With the right tools and a little bit of patience, you can transform your videos into extraordinary pieces of art. Remember to experiment and have fun with different settings and faces.

So, what are you waiting for? Start creating today, and don’t forget to share your stunning creations with the world! If you enjoyed this guide, be sure to like this post and subscribe for more exciting tech adventures. Happy swapping!