Deepfake Videos Made Easy: Step-by-Step Guide with Google Colab

Deepfake technology has taken the internet by storm, allowing users to create realistic but altered videos by swapping faces. This guide will show you how to deepfake videos for free on your PC using Google Colab. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Setup in Google Colab

Open your Google Chrome browser.
Ensure you are logged in with your Gmail account.
Access the Google Colab project link provided in the video description.
Run step one by clicking the provided button. A window will appear asking you to "Run anyway" - click this.
Wait approximately 4 minutes for this step to complete. A green check mark will appear next to the step upon completion.

Step 2: Upload Source Face Image

Run step two, which prompts a "choose files" button to appear.
Click the button and upload your source face image. Make sure the face in the image is clear and facing the camera.
Once the upload is complete, a preview of the uploaded image will appear.

Step 3: Upload Target Video

In step three, upload the target video where you want the face to appear.
The face in the target video should be clear and consistently facing the camera throughout the duration.
For efficiency, it is recommended to use videos around 30 seconds long.
Run step three, and click the "choose files" button to upload the target video.
A preview of the target video will appear after the upload is complete.

Step 4: Face Swapping Process

Run step four to begin the face-swapping process.
Wait for the step to finish. A green check mark will appear next to the step once it's complete.

Step 5: Preview and Download

Run step five to preview and download the face-swapped video.
A preview of the face swap video will appear.
To download the final video, click the three dots in the preview window, then select “Download” to save the video to your device.

Reusing Files

If you want to use another source face image or target video, simply run the corresponding step again and upload the new files.
Run steps four and five once more to see the new results.

Disconnect from Google Colab

Once you are finished, disconnect from Google Colab to free up resources.
From the top menu, click Runtime > Disconnect and delete runtime, and confirm by clicking Yes.

Keywords

Deepfake videos
Google Colab
Source face image
Target video
Face swapping
Free deepfake tools
PC deepfake creation

FAQ

Q: What is the primary tool used for creating deepfake videos in this guide? A: The primary tool used is Google Colab, which is a cloud service based on Jupyter Notebooks.

Q: How clear should the source face image and target video be? A: Both the source face image and target video must be clear and have the face facing directly towards the camera.

Q: How long should the target video be for efficient processing? A: It is recommended to use videos that are around 30 seconds long to speed up the face swapping process.

Q: Can I use multiple source face images or target videos in one session? A: Yes, you can upload new files by re-running the corresponding steps and then run steps four and five to see the new results.

Q: How do I disconnect from Google Colab once I am done? A: To disconnect, go to the top menu in Google Colab, click Runtime > Disconnect and delete runtime, and confirm by clicking Yes.