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Have an edited clip and a new cast in mind? MiniMax Recast drops up to four portraits into your footage and leaves every cut and camera move alone.
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A Second Casting Pass for Footage That Is Already Cut
MiniMax Recast leaves the original shoot alone and targets only the faces on screen, so the edit you signed off on stays exactly where it is.
- An Editing Pass, Not a Fresh GenerationThe tool works on top of the timeline you already have instead of building a new scene, so framing, movement and sound remain untouched — only the performers change.
- Acting, Lens Work and Audio Come AlongExpressions, head turns, pacing, lighting, camera motion and the original soundtrack all carry through the swap, which means the result drops straight into your edit.
- Photo Slots Decide Who Plays WhoEach portrait is assigned by its position in the upload row, starting from the left, and that identity follows the subject through every cut. A short prompt can override the order.
Recasting an Edited Clip in Three Steps
Three steps take you from a locked take to a fresh cast with MiniMax Recast.
What This Recasting Tool Handles Well
MiniMax Recast is built for sharp, well-lit footage with clear faces: it keeps the edit and the sound, and changes only the people on screen.
Four Performers, Ordered Left to Right
Up to four portraits, each tied to a main subject by screen position unless a prompt reassigns it, with identity held steady from shot to shot.
The Take Keeps Its Performance
Head turns, timing, expressions, lighting and lens movement all come from your footage, while faces and clothing are supplied by the photos.
Cuts and Original Audio Survive
Because the edit rhythm and the soundtrack are preserved, the recast slides into the finished sequence rather than replacing it with something rebuilt.
Face-Only Mode via Prompt
Left unguided, the tool often carries a photo's hair and outfit into the shot, even from a cropped headshot; ask for a face-only swap when the source styling must stay.
768p Preview Before the 1080p Render
Test casting and identity cheaply at 768p, then commit to 1080p. Output length equals source length, so credits scale with duration.
Made for Clean, Controlled Shots
Works best on front-facing, evenly lit subjects; it cannot invent new motion or locations, and identity can drift in wide shots or profile turns.
MiniMax Recast — Common Questions
What people ask before running MiniMax Recast on footage they have already edited.
Which parts of my clip does the tool actually alter?
Only the people on screen. Performance, camera work, edit points and the audio track come from your original clip, and photo order sets the default pairing from left to right.
How long can the source video be?
Between 5 and 30 seconds, with each shot finishing inside 15 seconds. Split longer sequences first — the recast render matches the source duration.
How many people can I replace at once?
Four, one portrait each. Screen position decides the pairing unless you spell out a different assignment in the prompt, such as naming which photo becomes which person.
Which photos give the best result?
Sharp, front-facing, evenly lit portraits. Avoid sunglasses, hats, group photos and heavily filtered or low-res images; request a face-only swap when needed.
Is it worth rendering at 1080p?
Preview at 768p to check casting and identity, then finish at 1080p. Credits follow duration, since output length mirrors the source.
When is this tool the wrong choice?
When you need brand-new motion, a different camera angle or a new setting. Crowds, distant subjects, fast action and profile turns all weaken the swap.
Give a Finished Video a Second Cast
Already shot and edited? Hand the footage to MiniMax Recast and let fresh faces take over the roles — nothing else in the timeline shifts.