Face swap on Discord
Facecam's live face swap works in Discord video when you open discord.com in Chrome and choose the Facecam Virtual Camera.
Set it up in Discord
Pick a face
Open the Facecam extension, choose a built-in face or upload any photo, and check the preview.
Set the camera in Discord
On discord.com, User Settings → Voice & Video → Camera, choose “Facecam Virtual Camera”. The preview there shows the swap once it's ready: 20 to 30 seconds the first time, sometimes up to a minute.
Turn on video in the call
Join a voice channel or DM call and turn on your camera.
If it doesn't work
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Facecam camera isn't listed | Reload the Discord tab with the extension running. Check you're in Chrome, not the app. |
| Video is choppy | Live face swap needs a steady internet connection. A wired connection, or pausing other uploads, helps. |
| Friends see my real face | Discord's camera is still your webcam; set it again in Voice & Video. Or the swap hasn't started yet: the first start can take up to a minute. |
More about Discord
Bots vs live swap
Discord face swap bots take an image you post and return an edited image. Facecam changes your live video during a call. If you want a swapped picture to post, a bot or a photo tool is the better fit.
Which faces you can use
Pick one of the built-in characters, make one with the Character Generator, or upload any face from a photo in the extension. You can switch faces from the popup during a call.
Questions
Does it work for Go Live screen sharing?
Go Live shares your screen, not your camera. Use the camera to show the swap.
Do others need Facecam?
No. They see the swap in any Discord app.
Other platforms
- Face swap for ZoomFace swap for Zoom calls: join from your browser, pick Facecam Virtual Camera on the join screen, and wait for your new face.
- Face swap for Microsoft TeamsBe anyone in a Teams meeting: join in Chrome, choose Facecam Virtual Camera, and your new face is what the meeting sees.
- Face swap in OBSStream with another face in OBS: the swap runs in Chrome, and a browser source or a window capture brings it into your scene.
- Live face swap on MacWear another face on camera from any MacBook: the swap runs through Chrome, so there's nothing heavy to install.
- How to Face Swap on a Video CallFace swap on a video call from Chrome: what to click, how long the swap takes to start, and what the other person sees.
Related
Voice changer for DiscordA free voice changer for Discord voice chat: open discord.com in Chrome, pick Facecam Virtual Mic, and talk in a new voice.
Discord SoundboardA free Discord soundboard, no sign-up: play any clip you add into discord.com voice chat through your mic, in Chrome.
How to Face Swap on a Video CallFace swap on a video call from Chrome: what to click, how long the swap takes to start, and what the other person sees.