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Choose photos that give the best likeness
You pick photos that make the video look like you from the first second to the last.
Updated Nov 2, 2026
What you need
Steps
- 1
Start with one clear photo
One person, face to the camera, light from the front. A selfie works. Head to toe is best.
- 2
Add more angles
After the first photo, two more boxes appear: Another angle and Side view or full length. Add the same person in both.
- 3
Reuse a photo
Tap Or use a recent photo to use a photo you already uploaded.
- 4
Check the warning
If a photo is too small, the box says so. Change it before you make the video.
Why more angles help
Before the swap, GoFaceless turns your photos into a clean full-body and face reference. Each extra angle shows a part of your face that one photo hides. So the face stays the same when you turn your head in the video.
Your task
Pick three photos of yourself: one from the front, one from the side, one head to toe, all lit from the front.
It worked when: No warning shows under any of the three photos.
If something goes wrong
- The face looks a little different from yours.
- Add a second and third photo of the same person from other angles. More angles make the likeness sharper.
- "Small photo. A sharper one gives a better likeness."
- The photo is under 800 pixels on its short side. Use the original photo, not a screenshot or a photo from a chat app.
- "These photos couldn't be used for this video."
- Your credits come back. Try a clear photo of one person, lit from the front, with nothing over the face.
Questions
Can I use a photo of someone else?
Only a photo of yourself or of someone who agreed. You confirm you have permission before every video.
Do sunglasses or a hat matter?
Take them off for your photos. Anything over the face hides what the reference needs.
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