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

Introduction

Creating deepfake videos has never been easier, especially with user-friendly tools available online. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of making your own deepfake videos for free using Google Colab. Just follow these simple steps!

Step 1: Setting Up Google Colab

Open Google Chrome: Ensure you are using Google Chrome, and make sure you are logged into your Gmail account.
Access Google Colab: Open the Google Colab project link provided in the video description.
Run Step One: You will see various steps listed. Start with Step One by clicking on it. A prompt will appear asking you to run anyway—click "Run Anyway."
Wait for the step to finish; this may take approximately four minutes. Once completed, you will see a small green checkmark next to the step.

Step 2: Uploading the Source Face Image

Run Step Two: After completing Step One, go to Step Two. Here, you will upload your source face image.
Ensure the face is clear and directly facing the camera.
Choose File: Click on the "Choose Files" button to upload your face image. After uploading, a preview of your uploaded image will appear.

Step 3: Uploading the Target Video

Run Step Three: Now, proceed to Step Three to upload your target video. Ensure that the face in the target video is also clear and facing the camera throughout the duration.
It is recommended to use a video that is about 30 seconds long to expedite the face-swapping process.
Choose Video File: Click the "Choose Files" button to upload the target video. Once uploaded, a preview of the target video will be displayed.

Step 4: Performing the Face Swapping

Run Step Four: After successfully uploading both the source image and the target video, run Step Four to initiate the face-swapping process.
Wait for this step to finish, and again, you will see a green check mark once it’s done.

Step 5: Previewing and Downloading the Result

Run Step Five: Finally, execute Step Five to preview the face-swapped video. You'll see the result of your work.

For example, you might see a transformed video clip where your selected face has been swapped in:

"Look, I grew up. I always wanted to travel the world. So when I started making moves, I was able to go watch movies in other countries and experience films with different audiences."
Download the Video: To save the final video, click on these three dots in the preview window, select "Download," and save the file to your device.
Repeat Process (Optional): If you wish to use a different source face image or target video, simply rerun the respective steps, upload new files, and process Steps Four and Five again.

Disconnecting from Google Colab

End Session: Once you are finished, remember to disconnect from Google Colab. In the top menu, click on "Runtime," then select "Disconnect and Delete Runtime." Confirm by clicking "Yes."

Keywords

Deepfake
Google Colab
Face swapping
Source image
Target video
Upload
Preview
Download

FAQ

Q: What do I need to create a deepfake video?
A: You will need a clear source face image and a target video where the face is also clear and facing the camera.

Q: How long should the target video be?
A: It is recommended to use a video that is approximately 30 seconds long to speed up the processing time.

Q: Can I use different images and videos multiple times?
A: Yes, you can rerun the upload steps with different source or target files at any time.

Q: How do I save my final video?
A: You can save the final video by clicking on the three dots in the preview and selecting "Download."

Q: What do I do after I'm done?
A: After you're done, ensure to disconnect from Google Colab by selecting "Disconnect and Delete Runtime" from the “Runtime” menu.