4 ways to create fake photos, videos, and memes on your phone

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You must have seen pictures or videos on the Internet, where a person exchanges their face with that of a famous person or maybe that of an actor and is having fun. And you must be wondering if this person is from a Harry Potter-like wizarding world? Or maybe the person is a master of editing? Well, there might be a chance that he / she is really an editing pro, but it's not really a Harry Potter thing. So what is it? Nowadays, it is called a Deep Fake.

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What is the meaning of Deep Fake?

Deepfakes are synthetic or edited media, in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced by someone else, so that they appear real.

These days, creating a Deep Fake photo, video, or meme isn't difficult because of all the advancements in technology and, to be precise, artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Don't worry, it's not rocket science, it's really easy, even with your smartphone (now don't take a look at your phone). I'm not kidding, today I'm going to share with you some ways for you to create your own deep scythe.

4 ways to make a deep fake photo, video, or meme

There are various Deep Fake apps and websites available, we've picked a few that will do the job and make your day.

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1. ReFace application

If you are a person who shares a lot of Gifs or Memes then this app is perfect for you. It's a one-stop app for everything you need, be it famous Hollywood scenes, local or regional movies; famous images; famous videos in both landscape and 9:16 story mode Instagram or Facebook; there is also a section dedicated to video greeting cards. Moreover, you can try out a new hairstyle without going to the hairdresser. Here is how to use it.

Reface Android App Reface App iOS

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Disadvantages of the Reface app

  • It really is time to find the perfect media file that will suit your face
  • There are advertisements in the app
  • There is a watermark at the top left of the result
  • The app has a limited number of Refaces available (with a 20 minute cool-down time) either you have to pay or watch ads
  • You can get the pro version to remove unlimited ads, watermarks and refaces

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2. Jiggy application

This app can brighten up your mood, because here you can make anyone dance, in the form of a gif. It comes with a good amount of presets which are divided into 15 different categories. Along with this, you can add multiple images to create fake Deep media clip. Here is how to use it.

Jiggy for Android Jiggy for iOS

Disadvantages of the Jiggy app

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3. Applying Deep Fake Art Effects

This app is a little different from the two mentioned above, instead of replacing your face with someone, it applies AI to convert your images into a work of art. You can customize the effect on your images to give them a personal effect. Here is how to use it.

  • Download the Deep Fake Art Effects app
  • Select an image or click on a
  • Choose the effect you want to apply
  • Adjust the effect according to your taste
  • Save or share your art

Deep Fake Art for Android Deep Fake Art for iOS

Disadvantages of Deep Artistic Fake Effects

  • AI filter can totally ruin the image if not customized
  • HD quality is only supported in the Premium plan
  • Watermark in final output
  • The option to create your own effect is only in the Premium plan.

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4nd bonus

If you don't want to download an app, you can try the websites mentioned below. But since these websites are for research and training purposes, they require a lot of power to create a deep fake, so you need to have a powerful computer to build one.

So here are some ways to make Deep Fake image, video, gif with your smartphone, share them with others and have fun. Let us know which app you liked the most and why.

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