Feedback
minimax recast
Swap the people in an edited clip with MiniMax Recast. Your timing, camera moves, cuts and soundtrack stay intact — just add up to four photos.
All Tools
Discover our comprehensive AI-powered animation toolkit
MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
Seedance 2.5
The Future of AI Video Is Here.
Seedance 2.0
The Future of AI Video Is Here.
Veo3.1
Create Stunning Videos with Veo3.1
FLUX 3 Video Generator
Kling 3.0
Next-Gen AI Video Generator
Grok Video Generator
Create Videos from Text or Images with AI
MiniMax H3 video generator
MiniMax H3 AI Video Generator
Recasting Without Rebuilding the Whole Edit
The shot list, pacing and mix stay put. MiniMax Recast handles a single job — deciding who stands in frame — instead of generating the scene all over again.
- It Edits, It Doesn't RegenerateYour existing file is the starting point. Frames, motion and audio are read straight from it, so the change is limited to the people who appear on screen.
- Acting, Lens and Mix Come AlongExpressions, head turns, beat timing, lighting, camera movement, cut rhythm and the original soundtrack all carry through the swap untouched.
- Casting Decided by Upload OrderPhotos are matched by slot, starting at the left of frame, and each identity is tracked across cuts. A short instruction can reassign any of them.
Running MiniMax Recast in Three Steps
Upload the cut, attach portraits, then render — the whole recast is done in three moves.
Where MiniMax Recast Performs Best
Sharp, well-lit, controlled shots are where it shines: the cut and the mix are preserved, and only the on-camera talent is replaced.
Four People, Matched by Position
Four photos is the ceiling, and each one claims a main subject based on screen position unless a prompt overrides it; identities hold from shot to shot.
Same Acting, Different Faces
Head turns, timing, expressions, lighting and lens work all come from your footage; face, hair and wardrobe come from the photos you supply.
Edit Rhythm and Audio Untouched
The pacing of the cut and its original track survive the swap, so the result drops straight into the timeline instead of being rebuilt from zero.
Ask for Faces Only
By default a photo's hair and clothing often tag along, even from a tight headshot; request a face-only swap when the source styling has to stay.
Cheap 768p Check Before 1080p
Run a quick low-res pass to confirm casting and likeness, then finish in 1080p. Runtime equals the source, so credits scale with length.
Best on Clean, Static Subjects
Works on sharp, front-facing, evenly lit people; it cannot invent new motion or sets, and likeness weakens in long shots or profile turns.
MiniMax Recast: Common Questions Answered
The answers people look for before swapping the cast of an already-edited video.
What exactly does this tool change in my video?
It replaces the on-screen people with the ones in your photos. Motion, camera work, edits and audio are read from your file; matching runs left to right unless you say otherwise.
What source length is allowed?
Between 5 and 30 seconds, and no single shot may run past 15 seconds — split longer takes first. The output keeps the source runtime.
How many people can I swap, and how are they matched?
Up to four, one photo each. Screen position sets the match by default, and a written instruction can reassign any photo to a different person.
Which photos give the cleanest result?
A single sharp, front-facing, evenly lit portrait per person. Avoid sunglasses, hats, group pictures and filtered or low-resolution files; ask for a face-only swap if the styling should stay.
Is 768p or 1080p the better choice?
Check the casting in 768p first, then commit the final pass at 1080p. Output length equals input length, so credits follow duration.
When is this the wrong tool?
When you need new movement, a different camera angle or another location. Crowds, distant faces, fast action and profile turns all weaken the likeness.
Put MiniMax Recast to Work on Your Next Clip
Upload an edited video, add portraits, and let new faces take over the roles while every camera move, cut and audio track stays as you left it.