DeepLiveCam

DeepLiveCam is a desktop application that provides real-time facial transformation capabilities. It targets content creators such as streamers and videographers who want to modify their on-screen appearance without relying on cloud services. The software operates offline on a user’s computer, focusing on customizable avatars and face swaps to enhance video production and entertainment. It emphasizes privacy by avoiding online data uploads and keeping processing local.

The tool supports various editions and configurations, including Lite and Ultimate, and offers documentation and updates through its site. Features evolve across releases, with development notes highlighting performance improvements and new models. The product emphasizes setup steps, licensing, and integration with common streaming workflows, such as using a virtual camera with OBS.

DeepLiveCam presents a workflow that starts with choosing a face, then pressing live to swap faces in a live preview. The software provides options to map multiple faces, generate random faces, and adjust visual parameters. It also offers a real-time preview, a start command for live swapping, and controls to manage cameras and outputs during broadcasts.

It notes that the Lite edition is designed for users who want straightforward swaps without specialized hardware, and it mentions a plan-based purchasing path with platform-specific considerations for NVIDIA, AMD, and Mac GPUs.

Use cases

• Aimed at streamers, filmmakers, and content creators who want real-time face-swapping with privacy controls
• Creates immersive virtual avatars for online streams and video projects