The use of Deepfake tool

You might be surprised to see Elon Musk in the form of an Iron Man or other celebrities pulling off incredible stunts on the internet. These videos are almost always the result of sophisticated artificial intelligence, particularly deepfake technologies.

Deepfakes are remarkably lifelike digitally produced or edited video and audio recordings that frequently depict people saying or doing activities they never did. If you are thrilled enough to go into the world of deepfakes and examine the top three technologies utilized to produce these remarkably lifelike films this blog is for you.

Comprehending these technologies can offer insight into the future of digital media manipulation, regardless of whether you’re a tech-savvy artist or just a curious enthusiast.

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1. AKOOL Deep Fake Tool:

AKOOL is a hub of AI tools where you can swap faces in images or videos, generate realistic AI avatars, create text for images, and change the background of videos or images. Let’s explain the Face Swap under the Platform tab.

Step 1: Creating an Account

• Visit the AKOOL website and then Click on the Login button.
• Create an account using your Google or Discord account or email address.
• After creating your account, you will receive 100 free credits every day. You can purchase additional credits by clicking the Pricing tab if needed.

Step 2: Video Uploading Process:

• Navigate Face Swap under the Platform tab.
• Into the marked area upload your video by either dragging and dropping the target video or clicking the Choose file button as below to select the video.

• The process of the tool analyzing the video clips will take some time. After it’s finished, a sneak peek of the video appears.

Step 3: Upload Source Image:

. Upload the desired image for the face swap.   You can also utilize a demo image given by AKOOL.

• Drag and drop the source image into each face detection block beside the target video.

Step 4: Performing the Face Swap

• Now scroll down and then click on the High-Quality Face Swap button.
• The video will start to be processed by the AI. Select the Result button to view the advancement.
• The procedure can take a while. After it’s finished, the swapped video is shown.
• To download the swapped video, click on the Download button.

Step 5: Enhancing the Video Quality

• Go back to the face swap page to enhance the quality of the video.
• Re-enter the source image into the boxes for face detection.
• Scroll down, check the Face Enhancement checkbox, and click the High-Quality Face Swap button.
• Review the enhanced video once the processing is complete.         

2. Reface AI

The second AI tool Hub is Reface AI, allowing users to swap faces, restyle videos and even images, and easily create animated visuals.

Reface AI provides an easy way to get started with deepfake technology, regardless of whether you’re an amateur or a content provider. Here, we’ll guide you through the process of using Reface AI’s swap face tool.

Step 1: Create an Account

·       First, register for an account on Reface AI. Head over to the Reface AI website and click on the “Sign In” button.

·   You can register for an account with your Facebook or Google login details. This quick and simple procedure guarantees that you’re hassle-free and ready to use the tool.

Step 2: Uploading Media

·       Once your account is set up, click on the “Add Photo or Video” button. This allows you to upload your target video by simply dragging and dropping it into the bordered area.

·       For Selecting Media, we’ll use the same video we used in the initial setup. Comparing outcomes and knowing the tool’s capabilities are made easier by this consistency.

• On the right side of the interface, click on the “Add Face” button. This is where you’ll upload the source image that you want to swap into the target video.
• Select the image you want to use. For comparison, we’ll use the same image used in our first tool.

Step 3: Face Swap Process

·       With your target video and source image ready, it’s time to click on the “Swap Faces” button. Depending on the media’s complexity, the procedure could take some time.

• After the face swap is complete, you can see the before and after results by clicking the red marked button given below which provides a smooth and realistic transition.

Free Credits and Cost

When a new account is created, Reface AI gives five free credits. You can make up to five deepfake videos for free because each face swap costs one credit. This is a fantastic method to learn more about the tool’s possibilities without having to pay anything.

A Delightful View:

Observing the change is one of the most thrilling parts of utilizing Reface AI. The tool’s sophisticated algorithms guarantee excellent outcomes that smoothly incorporate the new face into the original video while preserving its integrity.

3. ROOP

Roop is an amazing deepfake tool that works extremely well, in my experience. It may be accessed using a Google Colab notebook and is free. Here’s a detailed how-to instruction to get you going:

Step 1: Setting Up Google Colab

• Head to Google Colab notebook in your web browser for Roop. Click on the “New Notebook” tab on the popup window.
• To establish a connection to a Google Colab runtime, click the “Connect” button in the upper-right corner.
•  Find the portion in the notebook, where cloning the Roop repository and installing dependencies are described. Click “Run” to begin the process, which could take a while.

Step 2: Uploading Files

•  To access the directory panel, click the folder icon located on the left side of the Colab interface.
• To upload your files, click the paperclip-shaped upload icon. Remember that special characters or spaces shouldn’t be used in filenames. Before uploading, rename them if they do.

Step 3: Configuring the Deepfake Process

• Find the notebook section where the model download is located. Press the “Run” button to start the model download. This ought to take about two minutes.
• You must specify the directories for your source picture and target video after downloading the model. Navigate to the directory panel, and pick “Copy Path” by clicking the three dots next to the movie you want to copy.
• Copy and paste this route into the code cell that needs the target video path. For the source image, follow these steps again.

For Example:

• Once the file locations have been configured, click “Run” to start the deepfake process.
  It will take some time to finish the process.

Step 4: Download and Enjoy the Swapped Video

• Refresh the directory panel after the procedure is finished. Look in the directory panel for a new file entitled swapped.mp4 and then Select “Download” by clicking the three dots next to swapped.mp4.
• Watch the outcome by playing the deepfake video you just downloaded. As you use deepfake technology, be mindful of ethical and privacy concerns.

And that’s it! With Roop, you’ve successfully produced a deepfake video. Savour the remarkable outcomes and user-friendliness that this potent AI instrument provides.

Some FAQs

What is the duration of the AKOOL face swap?

•   In just a few minutes, AKOOL will process the image based on your customization selections and create a realistic AI-generated image.

Why should I opt for Reface AI?

• User-Friendly Interface: Even novices may easily utilise Reface AI thanks to its user-friendly design.
•  The tool guarantees realistic face swaps of superior quality.
•   Free Credits: You can try things out with five free credits.

Why does the deepfake process with Roop require more time? Because Roop Utilise your own GPU and website is not.