Face swap for WhatsApp — a video to share in any chat.

How it works

1. Open @standinmebot in Telegram and tap Start.
2. Tap /render and pick a scene from the list (action, rockstar, astronaut, etc.).
3. Send a clear, front-facing selfie — even lighting, no sunglasses, looking at the camera.
4. Get a 9:16 face-swapped video back in about 2 minutes. Save to your camera roll, share to WhatsApp — chat, group, or Status.

What works for WhatsApp

• 9:16 vertical for Status. The output is sized for full-screen phone viewing. Re-crop to square or 16:9 in your phone's editor if you want a different aspect for chat shares.
• Real video file. Not a GIF, not an AR effect — a real .mp4 you can share like any other video.
• Forwardable. Save to your camera roll once, share anywhere — WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, TikTok, anywhere.
• 5–15 second clips. Sweet spot for Status. Free tier caps at 5 seconds; paid from $9 unlocks longer.
• Watermarked on free, clean on paid. The free render carries a small Standin mark in the corner. Fine for the group chat; for a clean Status, pay $9.

Best scenes for WhatsApp shares

• Music video (rockstar) — concert lights + your face = the kind of clip that gets a reaction in the family group chat.
• Action hero — high-energy clip for the friend who "doesn't watch TikTok" but does share WhatsApp videos.
• Movie moments (astronaut) — cinematic, dramatic. Works for "thinking of you" messages and milestone moments.
• Meme & reaction — short, punchy. Good for group-chat reaction memes and the "look at this with my face" format.

Selfie tips for a clean swap

• Even lighting. Face a window or a lamp. Harsh side-light or backlight confuses the model.
• No sunglasses, no hat brim. Anything covering the eyes or casting a hard shadow across the brow makes the swap fall apart.
• Look at the camera. The model's trained on front-facing angles.
• One face in the frame. Group selfies work less well. Send a single-person shot for the cleanest result.

WhatsApp-specific tips

• Status videos loop. A 5–15 second clip is the right length. Anything longer gets cut off by the Status player.
• Group chat size matters. WhatsApp compresses video for large groups. A higher-resolution source helps; render the paid tier ($9+) for the cleanest result.
• Forward-friendly. The output is a .mp4, which WhatsApp handles natively. No re-encoding needed.

How much it costs

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Common questions

How do I do a face swap for WhatsApp?

Open @standinmebot, tap /render, send a selfie, pick a scene. Get a 9:16 video back in about 2 minutes. Save to camera roll, share to WhatsApp.

Does WhatsApp have a built-in face-swap?

No. WhatsApp doesn't have a face-swap feature. Use a separate tool that returns a video file.

Can I post the result to a WhatsApp Status?

Yes. Save to camera roll, post as a Status like any other video.

What aspect ratio works best?

9:16 vertical for Status. 16:9 or 1:1 also work for chat shares.

Can I use a friend's face with their consent?

Yes — get a clear selfie from the friend with their explicit consent.

Do I need to install another app?

No. Standin runs inside Telegram.