FaceSwapLab

FaceSwapLab is a versatile and user-friendly extension for the Automatic1111↗︎ platform, designed to enhance the experience of swapping faces in images. This tool, compatible with Stable Diffusion↗︎, streamlines the process of face swapping with several advanced features. It's an ideal solution for users ranging from hobbyists to professionals who require precise and efficient face swapping capabilities in their projects.

Key Features

1. Face Units: FaceSwapLab introduces a novel concept of face units, allowing users to configure and control up to 10 face units. This feature significantly enhances the precision of face swapping.
2. Batch Processing: The tool supports batch processing, enabling users to swap faces in multiple images simultaneously, saving valuable time and effort.
3. Performance Improvements: Continuous updates have resulted in improved software performance, making the face swapping process more efficient.
4. Gender Detection: An innovative feature that detects and matches faces based on gender, ensuring more accurate and realistic swaps.
5. Face Blending: Users can blend multiple versions of a face, enhancing the swapping result through a sophisticated blending process during checkpoint creation.
6. Original Image Preservation: The tool provides an option to keep the original images before applying swaps, offering flexibility and safety for original data.
7. Inpainting & Post-Processing: Supports various inpainting methods and improved post-processing features like codeformer, gfpgan, upscaling, and image-to-image inpainting specifically for faces.
8. API with Typing Support: An API is available for advanced users who wish to integrate FaceSwapLab into their workflows programmatically.

Recent Updates and Improvements

As of the latest update in September 2023 (version 1.2.7), FaceSwapLab has undergone significant enhancements. The codebase has been extensively rewritten to better manage masks and improve performance. Additionally, the tool now includes an upscaled inswapper option for improved results, incorporating upsampling, sharpness adjustment, and color correction before merging the face to the original image.

Ethical Guidelines and Licensing

FaceSwapLab is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL), version 3 or later. It uses InsightFace’s pre-trained models available for non-commercial research purposes only. The developers emphasize that the extension is not intended for creating NSFW or non-consensual deepfake content. The tool aims to bring consistency to image creation and is developed with an ethical guideline to respect people's privacy and consent.

Installation and Requirements

The extension primarily runs on the CPU to minimize VRAM usage. For optimal performance, it is recommended to follow the specifications by sd/a1111. A notable requirement for Windows users is the installation of Visual Studio 2022 or the VS C++ Build Tools.

User Experience and Accessibility

FaceSwapLab is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a wide range of users from beginners to advanced. The tool's interface is intuitive, and the extension provides comprehensive documentation to assist users in leveraging its full potential.

Conclusion

FaceSwapLab stands out as a powerful and ethical tool for face swapping within the Stable Diffusion environment. Its continuous development and commitment to performance and ethical guidelines make it a reliable choice for users interested in face-swapping technology.