
Questions, answered
What's free, how plans and credits work, and the questions people ask most about each tool. Can't find yours? Write to support@facecam.ai.
General
Do I need a gaming PC?
No. Any laptop or desktop with Chrome and a webcam is enough.
Which apps does it work with?
Calls and streams you join in Chrome: Google Meet, Zoom and Teams on the web, Discord in Chrome, and streaming sites like StreamYard. Choose “Facecam Virtual Camera” as your camera. It doesn't show up in desktop apps. For OBS, capture the Chrome window instead.
Is my video recorded?
No. Your video is swapped and sent straight back, and never saved. We keep a short log of how long you used it and which face.
What are credits?
One balance for every paid tool. Live face swap uses 4.6–6.4 credits a minute, only while it's swapping; an AI character costs 8 credits. Starter adds 720 credits a month, Premium 2,400 credits and Pro 6,000 credits. The free tools never use credits.
Can I switch plans?
Yes, any time from Billing. The switch is immediate: you pay (or get credited) the difference for the rest of the month, and your monthly credits change by the same share.
Do unused credits roll over?
No. Monthly credits reset to your plan's amount each time your subscription renews.
Can I get a refund?
Payments aren't refundable, except where the law says otherwise. If a session fails because of us, write to support@facecam.ai and we'll give you the credits back.
Plans and what a month includes are on the pricing page. The rules for faces and voices are on the about page.
Live video
Live Face Swap
Can I face swap live on a video call?
Yes, if the call runs in Chrome. Pick “Facecam Virtual Camera” as your camera in Google Meet, Zoom on the web, Teams on the web or discord.com.
Does it work in the Zoom or Discord desktop app?
No. Desktop apps can't see a camera that lives inside Chrome. Join the same call from the browser instead.
Is there a free live face swap?
No. Live face swap is part of every paid plan, from $10 a month. The camera preview on this page is free, and so are Facecam's voice changers, VTuber and PNGTuber makers and webcam effects.
Can I try it without installing anything?
Yes. With any paid plan, sign in and press Start swap on this page. You only need the extension to use the swap in a call.
Live AI Avatar
Can I use my AI avatar on a video call?
Yes, if the call runs in Chrome. Pick “Facecam Virtual Camera” as your camera in Google Meet, Zoom on the web, Teams on the web or discord.com.
How much does it cost?
It comes with every paid plan and counts only while your avatar is live: ≈ 8 h of live AI avatar a month on Premium. The camera preview and picking an avatar are free.
Is my video recorded?
No. Each frame is turned into your avatar and sent straight back. Nothing is saved.
Does it work in the Zoom or Discord desktop app?
No. Desktop apps can't see a camera that lives inside Chrome. Join from the browser instead.
Live AI Filter
Can I use a live AI filter on a video call?
Yes, if the call runs in Chrome. Add the Facecam extension, pick a look and choose “Facecam Virtual Camera” as your camera in Google Meet, Zoom on the web, Teams on the web or discord.com.
How much does Live AI Filter cost?
It comes with every paid plan and counts by the minute only while the filter is on: ≈ 11 min of Live AI Filter a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. The camera preview and picking looks are free.
Can I describe my own look?
Yes. Type what you want to become, wear or be surrounded by, or add an image of a character, outfit or place to look like.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, on this page in Safari or Chrome. Using it as your camera in calls needs Chrome on a computer.
PNGTuber Maker
What is a PNGTuber?
A PNGTuber is a streamer who appears as a drawn image instead of a camera. The simplest kind swaps between a mouth-closed and a mouth-open image when they speak, which is what this tool does.
Is it free, and is there a watermark?
It's free with no account, and there is no watermark.
How do I use my PNGTuber on Discord?
Open discord.com in Chrome, turn on video and choose “Facecam Virtual Camera”. The Discord desktop and mobile apps can't see it.
How do I add it to OBS?
With a starter character, click Copy OBS link and add it as a Browser source. With your own pictures, set the background to Green screen, add a Window Capture of this window, crop to the preview and add a Chroma Key filter.
VTuber Maker
Is this VTuber maker free?
Yes. It costs nothing and needs no account, including using it in calls. It works right on your computer.
Do I need to download anything?
Not to try it. It works right on this page. To use the avatar in calls, add the free Facecam Chrome extension.
Can I use it without a webcam?
No. The avatar copies your face, so it needs a camera. The PNGTuber Maker moves your avatar with your voice instead.
How do I add it to OBS?
OBS can't see the Facecam camera. Set the background to Green screen, add a Window Capture in OBS for the Chrome window, crop it to the avatar and add a Chroma Key filter.
Webcam Effects
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up. The effects work right on your computer.
Is it a Snap Camera alternative?
For background blur, background replacement and colour looks in browser calls, yes. Snap Camera was shut down in January 2023. This has no AR lenses; to become a character, try Live AI Filter, the VTuber Maker or Live Face Swap.
Does it work in the Zoom or Teams desktop app?
No. The Facecam camera only shows up on websites in Chrome. Use Zoom or Teams on the web.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Your video never leaves your computer. All the effects happen right on it.
AI VTuber
Do I need an OpenAI account or my own AI key?
No. Replies come with every Facecam paid plan: 3,000 AI replies a month on Premium.
How does an AI VTuber read chat?
Enter your Twitch channel name on the Chat tab and click Connect. It reads chat and replies out loud on stream, following the rules you set. It can't type in chat.
Can I make my own AI VTuber character?
Yes. You write the personality, backstory, speaking style and rules, and choose the avatar and voice.
Does it work with YouTube?
You can stream it anywhere OBS streams to. Reading YouTube Live chat isn't supported yet, so on YouTube it answers typed messages or your mic.
Live voice
Real-Time Voice Changer
Is the real-time voice changer free?
Yes. It works right on your computer, so there are no credits or minutes to count.
Does it work with the Discord app?
No. Open Discord at discord.com in Chrome and pick the Facecam mic in Voice & Video settings. The desktop and phone apps can't see it.
Why do I hear a howl or an echo?
Hear myself is on and your mic is picking up your speakers. Wear headphones or switch Hear myself off.
Is there a delay?
A short one, like any live voice effect. Wear headphones so it doesn't throw you off.
Soundboard
Is the soundboard free?
Yes. It works right on your computer and uses no credits.
Does it work in the Discord app?
No. Open discord.com in Chrome and pick the Facecam mic in Voice & Video settings.
Can I add my own MP3s?
Yes. MP3s and most other audio files work, up to 30 seconds and 10 MB each, and up to 24 sounds in total.
How do I play sounds while I'm in the call tab?
Set keys for the soundboard at chrome://extensions/shortcuts. They play the first six sounds you sent to the extension, from any tab.
Create
Character Generator
Is the AI character generator free?
No. Characters come with every paid plan: 300 characters a month on Premium. If one fails or gets blocked, it doesn't count.
Can I generate a character from my photo?
Not here. This tool works from text only. AI Avatar Maker is the tool for turning a photo into a stylized avatar.
Can I make a character that looks like a celebrity?
No. It only makes new, original faces. To swap in a face you already have a photo of, upload it in the Facecam extension or in Photo Face Swap.
Can I use the character in a video call?
Yes. Add it to the Facecam extension and it becomes a face you can wear live in Meet, Zoom or Discord in Chrome.
GIF Face Swap
Is there a free GIF face swap?
Yes, to try: new accounts get free tries that work on GIF swaps. Photo Face Swap is free with no sign-up.
How do I face swap a GIF?
Add a face photo (or pick a built-in face), upload the GIF, sign in and click Swap face. About a minute later you can download the new GIF.
Do I need to download an app?
No. GIF Face Swap works on this page in any up-to-date browser, on a computer or a phone. You sign in to run a GIF swap; Photo Face Swap works without an account.
Can it swap two people in the same GIF?
Yes. When the GIF has several faces, tap each one in the row that appears and pick a new face for it, up to 6. Each person keeps their new face from frame to frame.
Video Face Swap
How do I face swap a video online?
Add a face photo (or pick a built-in face), upload the clip, sign in and click Swap face. The tool shows progress while it works; when it's done the video plays on the page with its sound, and you can download the MP4. Nothing to install.
How long can the video be?
Up to 60 seconds. Longer clips are refused; trim them first.
Can I face swap a TikTok, Reel or YouTube clip?
Yes, once the clip is saved on your device as an MP4, MOV or WebM. Trim it to 60 seconds or less, upload it and swap. Tall phone videos keep their shape.
How much does a video face swap cost?
It comes with every paid plan and is charged by the second: a month covers up to 12 minutes of video on Starter, 40 on Premium and 100 on Pro, if you use nothing else. Before you start, the tool shows how much of your video time the clip uses. New accounts get free tries.
Lip Sync
How do I lip sync a video?
Add a video with a clear face, then type what it should say and pick a voice, or add your audio. Click Sync lips and download the MP4.
How much does AI lip sync cost?
It comes with every paid plan and is charged by the second of audio: ≈ 4 min of lip sync a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. Before you start, the tool shows how much of your time it uses.
How long can the video and audio be?
Videos up to 60 seconds and audio up to 60 seconds. The result is as long as the audio.
What if my audio is longer than the video?
The video keeps going until the audio ends, so the face keeps talking.
Talking Photo
How do I make a photo talk?
Add a photo with a clear face, type what it should say and pick a voice (or add your audio), then click Make it talk. You get an MP4 in about a minute.
How much does a talking photo cost?
It comes with every paid plan and is charged by the second of video: ≈ 3 min of talking video a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. Before you start, the tool shows how much of your time it uses.
How long can the video be?
As long as your audio, up to 60 seconds.
Can I use my own voice?
Yes. Record yourself on the page or upload audio. You can also use a cloned copy of your voice from Voice Clone.
AI Face Filters
How do I use AI face filters?
Add a photo with a clear face, pick a filter (and a color for hair) and click Apply filter. You get the before and after in about 15 seconds.
How much do face filters cost?
They come with every paid plan, by the photo: 300 face filters a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. A photo with no face, or a filter that fails, doesn't count.
Will it still look like me?
Yes. Each filter changes only its part (hair, age, weight, beard) and keeps your face shape, eyes, skin tone, expression, clothes and background.
Can I use it on someone else's photo?
Yes, any photo with a face works, including friends, old family photos and characters you made.
AI Hairstyle Changer
How do I try a hairstyle on my photo?
Add a photo with a clear face, pick a cut, a color or both, and click Try this hairstyle. You get the before and after in about 15 seconds.
Can I try on hairstyles with my own photo?
Yes, that's what it's for. Upload a selfie and try on any of the 23 cuts and 10 colors; your face stays exactly as it is, only the hair changes.
Is there a virtual hairstyle try on for men?
Yes. Fades, buzz cuts, undercuts, crew cuts, man buns and every other cut work on men's photos, and on any face.
How much does the hairstyle changer cost?
It comes with every paid plan, by the photo: 300 hairstyles a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. A photo with no face, or a run that fails, doesn't count.
Photo Face Swap
Is photo face swap free?
Yes. Photo Face Swap is free with no sign-up. Sign in for more swaps; new accounts get free tries. Live face swap is on every paid plan, from $10 a month.
How do I face swap two photos?
Upload the photo with the face you want, then the photo that should get it, and click Swap face. The result keeps the second photo's pose, hair and background with the first photo's face. Download it when it's ready; no account needed.
Can I swap multiple faces in one photo?
Yes. When a photo has several faces, they show up in a row: tap each one and pick a new face for it, up to 6 at once. Faces you don't pick stay as they are. See Multiple Face Swap.
Why did it say no face was found?
The face was too small, turned away or covered. Try a closer, front-facing photo. Failed swaps are refunded.
Head Swap
How do I swap heads in a photo?
Add a photo of the head you want, add the photo to put it on and click Swap head. You get the new photo in about 20 seconds.
What's the difference between a head swap and a face swap?
A face swap changes only the face and keeps the original hair. A head swap takes the whole head, so the hairstyle, hair color and beard change too.
How much does a head swap cost?
Head swaps come with every paid plan, by the photo: 80 head swaps a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. A photo with no one in it, or a swap that fails, doesn't count.
Can I swap heads with a friend or a celebrity?
Yes, any clear photo of a head works, and so does any photo to put it on.
Body Swap
How do I body swap a photo?
Add a photo of yourself, add the photo you want to be in, pick your outfit or theirs and click Swap body. You get the new photo in about 30 seconds.
Can I keep my own clothes?
Yes. Pick Yours and your outfit and shoes come with you. Pick From the scene to wear what the person in the scene has on.
How much does a body swap cost?
Body swaps come with every paid plan, by the photo: 64 body swaps a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. A photo with no one in it, or a swap that fails, doesn't count.
Do I need a full-body photo?
It works best, because the model sees your whole outfit. With a head-and-shoulders photo the rest of your look is filled in.
AI Video Effects
How do I make an AI video effect?
Add a selfie, pick an effect (and a second photo for hug or kiss) and click Make video. The clip is ready in about a minute.
How much do AI video effects cost?
They come with every paid plan, by the clip: 48 effect clips a month on Premium, if you use nothing else. A photo with no face, or a clip that fails, doesn't count.
How long is each video?
About 5 seconds, which is the length these effects are made for on TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Will it still look like me?
Yes. The clip starts from your photo, and your face, hair and clothes stay yours until the effect takes over.
AI Video Generator
How do I make a video with AI?
Type what should happen, or add a start image, pick a model and click Make video. The clip plays on the page in a minute or two and you can download the MP4.
How much does it cost?
It comes with every paid plan, by the clip, and each model, length and quality has its own price, shown before you make it: 31 Kling 3.0 clips of 5 seconds a month on Premium, or 47 Hailuo 2.3 clips of 6 seconds a month on Premium. A clip that fails doesn't count.
Which model is best?
Kling 3.0 for people and natural motion, Seedance 2.0 for cinematic shots with sound, Veo 3.1 for people talking, Wan 3.0 for 1080p with sound, and Hailuo 2.3 for the most clips from your plan.
Do the videos have sound?
Seedance, Veo and Wan make sound with the picture: effects, music and, on Veo, the lines you write. Kling and Hailuo clips are silent.
Online Voice Changer
Do I need an account?
No. Add a file, apply a voice and download the result without signing up.
Is my audio uploaded?
No. The voice is changed right on your computer or phone, so the file never leaves it.
Can I change the voice in a video?
The result is audio only. Change the audio here, then put the WAV back under your video in an editor.
Why did it say my device ran out of memory?
The clip was too long for your device to handle. Trim it, or use a computer for files close to 10 minutes.
AI Voice Changer
Is the AI voice changer free?
Free to try: one clip a day of up to 15 seconds in a Characters voice, with no account. Beyond that, it comes with every paid plan: ≈ 30 min of audio a month on Premium. If it fails, it doesn't count.
Can it make me sound like a celebrity?
Not this tool: its voices are original characters. The AI Voice Generator has famous and cartoon voices: type a line or upload a recording and hear it in one.
Does it keep what I said?
Yes. It changes the voice, not the words, the pacing or the language.
Can I use it live on Discord?
Not with AI voices yet. For a live voice on discord.com in Chrome (not the desktop app), use the free Real-Time Voice Changer.
AI Voice Generator
Is the AI voice generator free?
You can make one line a day free without an account, up to 200 characters or a 15-second recording. After that each line uses credits, and the exact cost shows before you generate.
Can I change my own voice instead of typing?
Yes. Switch to Record or upload, talk for up to a minute, and you get the same words back in the voice you picked, with your timing.
Can I use the audio in videos?
Yes. Download the MP3 and put it in a TikTok, a YouTube video, a meme or a stream alert.
AI Cover Generator
Is the AI cover generator free?
It comes with the paid plans, charged by the minute of song, and the tool shows what a song uses before you start. A cover that fails doesn't count. New accounts get free tries.
How do I make an AI cover of a song?
Pick a voice, upload the song as an MP3, WAV, M4A or OGG file, and press Make cover. You get the cover and the AI vocals as MP3s in a minute or two.
Which voices can sing my cover?
Any of the 82 voices in the AI Voice Generator: singers like Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and Drake, and characters like SpongeBob, Mario and Hatsune Miku.
Does the cover keep the original music?
Yes. Only the vocals change. The drums, bass and instruments are the song's own.
Vocal Remover
Is the vocal remover free?
It comes with the paid plans, charged by the minute of song, and the tool shows what a song uses before you start. A split that fails doesn't count. New accounts get free tries.
How do I remove vocals from a song?
Upload the song above and press Remove vocals. In about a minute you get the instrumental and the vocals as two MP3s to play and download.
Can I get the acapella, just the vocals?
Yes. Every split gives you the vocals alone as well as the instrumental.
Which files can I upload?
MP3, WAV, M4A or OGG, up to 10 minutes and 50 MB. A long WAV can be bigger than that; export it as an MP3 first.
Voice Clone
Can I clone someone else's voice?
Only with their permission. Before each clone you confirm it's your own voice or that the person whose voice it is said yes.
How much audio do I need?
5 to 30 seconds of one person speaking clearly, with no music. 15 to 30 seconds of varied speech works best.
How much does it cost?
It comes with every paid plan. A Premium month covers up to 6 new voices, or ≈ 96,000 characters of speech in your clones. If anything fails, it doesn't count.
Can I use my clone live, on a call?
Not yet. You type text or convert a recording and get an audio file. To change your voice in a call today, use the free Real-Time Voice Changer; to hear yourself as an AI character as you talk, try the Real-Time AI Voice Changer.
Voice Isolator
Is the voice isolator free?
Yes. The free clean is unlimited and needs no account. HD is optional and comes with the paid plans.
How do I remove background noise from audio for free?
Record or upload the clip above. The free clean runs right away on your device, then Download WAV saves your voice without the noise. No account, no watermark.
Is this the same as an audio cleaner or a voice cleaner?
Yes. It cleans the noise out of a voice recording, which is what people usually mean by an audio or voice cleaner. It isn't built for cleaning up music.
Is it an audio enhancer?
For voice, mostly yes: taking the noise out is what makes a recording sound clearer. It doesn't add EQ or effects, and it can't fix a voice that clipped or a mic that sounds thin.
Character Voice Generator
Is the character voice generator free?
Free to try: 3 lines a day of up to 200 characters, with no account. Beyond that, it comes with every paid plan: ≈ 184,000 characters of speech a month on Premium. If a line fails, it doesn't count. Pitch, effects and the download are free.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Nothing to download, and older computers work fine too.
Can it do the voice of a famous character?
Not with these 14 voices: they're original characters. For famous and cartoon voices, use the AI Voice Generator.
Can I use it as text to speech in Discord?
It doesn't read Discord chat. Generate a line, download the WAV, and play it through the Facecam Soundboard into discord.com in Chrome.
AI Avatar Maker
Is the AI avatar generator free?
No. Avatars come with every paid plan (88 avatars a month on Premium) and need an account. If one fails or gets blocked, it doesn't count.
Can I make an avatar from my photo?
Yes. The result is a drawn character that keeps your general look, not a realistic copy.
Can I use the avatar on stream?
Yes. Click Open in PNGTuber Maker, or download the Idle and Talking PNGs for any PNGTuber app that takes images.
Why isn't my avatar transparent?
Sometimes the background can't be removed, and you get the pictures on a plain background instead. The result screen tells you when this happens.
Free tools
VTuber Model Viewer
What is a VRM file?
VRM is a free, open file type for 3D avatars. One file holds the avatar, its expressions, its skeleton and its usage terms, so the same avatar works in most VTuber apps.
Does it open VRM 1.0 models?
Yes. It opens VRM 0.x and VRM 1.0 files, the versions VRoid Studio and UniVRM export, and shows which one your file uses.
Can it play VRMA animations?
No. It shows the model standing still, with face, upper-body and full-body views. To see it move, try its expressions or click Test with my webcam, and the model copies your face.
Can it open Live2D models?
No. Live2D models are a different, 2D kind of avatar. This viewer opens VRM (and .glb) files only.
VTuber Name Generator
Does it use AI?
No. It mixes hand-picked word lists in set patterns. That keeps names easy to say and lets us check every result.
Can I get cute name ideas for a girl or boy VTuber?
Choose the Cute style. The lists aren't split by gender; star the ones that fit your character.
Are the names free to use?
Yes, we don't claim them. But a name can still be in use by someone else, so search it before your debut.
Can I get Japanese-sounding names?
Yes. The Japanese-style option builds names from Japanese-style syllables and words written in the Latin alphabet.
VTuber Model Cost Calculator
How much does a Live2D model cost?
From the sources we used: $200–500 for a basic commission, $500–1,500 for mid and $2,000–5,000+ for pro, art and rigging together.
How much does a 3D VTuber model cost?
Making one yourself in VRoid Studio is free. The only custom-studio price in our sources starts at $1,299.
How much does a PNGTuber model cost?
Our sources don't price PNGTuber art, so the calculator leaves it out. It costs far less than Live2D, because a PNGTuber is two to four drawings with no rigging. You can also make one free with the PNGTuber Maker.
Is rigging priced separately from art?
Often, yes: many artists draw and a separate rigger rigs. The calculator's ranges cover both together.
OBS Virtual Camera Checker
How do I use OBS Virtual Camera on Discord?
Start the virtual camera in OBS, then in Discord open User Settings → Voice & Video and choose “OBS Virtual Camera”. If it's missing, quit Discord fully and reopen it.
Do I need to download OBS Virtual Camera separately?
No. It's built into OBS Studio since version 26 on Windows. On a Mac, use version 28 or newer. On Linux you also need the v4l2loopback add-on.
Why does OBS Virtual Camera show the OBS logo?
OBS shows its logo when the virtual camera is installed but not started. Click Start Virtual Camera. The checker shows this as a still image.
Does OBS Virtual Camera work on a Chromebook?
No. OBS Studio doesn't run on Chromebooks. In Chrome, the Facecam Virtual Camera works on the Meet, Zoom and Discord websites instead.
Webcam Test
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The webcam test runs in your browser tab, free, with no account and nothing to download. Allow the camera when your browser asks.
Why is my webcam video choppy or laggy?
Usually low light: most webcams lower their frame rate in a dim room to let in more light. Put a lamp or window in front of you. A busy computer, a USB hub or another app using the camera can also cause it. Smoothness shows a low frame rate; Frame timing shows uneven frames.
Why does my webcam look dark or grainy?
The camera is boosting a dim picture, which adds grain. Face a light, don't sit with a bright window behind you, and check the Lighting result. It says whether the picture is dim, backlit or overexposed.
What resolution and frame rate should a webcam have?
For video calls, 720p at 24 to 30 frames per second is plenty, and call apps often send 720p or less anyway. For streaming or recording, 1080p at 30 fps looks sharper. Steady frames and good light matter more than a bigger size.
Mic Test
Can I hear myself while I talk?
Not live. Use Record 10 seconds and play it back. Hearing yourself live through speakers causes a loud howl, so the tool records first.
Why does my mic sound different on Discord or Zoom?
Call apps clean up your voice in their own way. Turn Browser voice cleanup on in the tool to get closer to what a call app sends, or off to hear your mic as it really is.
Does the mic test work on a phone?
Yes. It works in up-to-date phone browsers. Some phones don't share every mic setting, so a few rows may say “Not reported”.
Is an online mic test safe?
Yes. This one never uploads your audio. The page can only use your mic after you allow it, and you can turn that off from the address bar.
Face Tracking Test
Do I need an iPhone for VTuber face tracking?
No. Webcam tracking like this works on normal laptops. An iPhone can pick up finer expressions, but a decent webcam with good light is enough to start.
Why do my blinks not register?
Glasses glare, low light or a camera below your chin can hide your eyes. Watch the blink meters while you add light or raise the camera.
What does Time per frame mean?
It's how long your computer takes to find your face in a typical frame. To pass, even the slower frames must take 25 ms (thousandths of a second) or less.
Does it track hands or body?
No. It tracks your face only: head position, eyes, eyebrows and mouth.