Face Swap vs Deepfake
The words “face swap” and “deepfake” often get mixed up. They’re related, but they describe different things and carry different expectations.
What a face swap is
A face swap replaces one face with another in a photo or video — a creative edit, like dropping yourself into a meme or a movie scene.
It’s typically obvious and playful, made with the consent of the people involved.
What “deepfake” usually means
Deepfake usually refers to synthetic media meant to look authentic — often to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t, without consent.
The technology overlaps, but the intent is what matters: creative and consensual versus deceptive.
Using face swapping the right way
Stick to consensual, clearly-creative edits. Don’t use the tool to deceive, defame, or impersonate.
PhotoHero is built for the fun, consensual side of this — and protects your data while you’re at it.
FAQ
Is a face swap a deepfake?+
Not necessarily — a face swap is a creative edit; “deepfake” usually implies deceptive, non-consensual synthetic media.
Is face swapping allowed?+
Creative, consensual swaps are fine in most places. Avoid using it to deceive or impersonate.
How does PhotoHero handle this?+
It’s built for consensual creative use; uploads are encrypted, never sold, never used to train AI.