Pollo AI Launches 'Recast' Feature for Video Face and Character Swapping
Generative AI video platform Pollo AI has introduced 'Recast', a new video character replacement feature that swaps faces and characters in existing footage usi
On October 16, 2026, generative AI video platform Pollo AI officially released 'Recast', a video character replacement feature designed to swap subjects in existing video footage using a single uploaded image.
Image source: @LioraSolveil via X
The update is targeted at creators producing viral short-form video content for platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. By uploading a single photo of a target person or character onto trending video clips, users can generate video face-swaps that mirror the movement and expression of the original performance.
One-Photo Video Character Replacement with the 'Recast' Workflow
The core technical premise of Pollo AI Recast is simplifying character replacement without requiring manual rotoscoping, frame-by-frame masking, or specialized deepfake training workflows.
In conventional video compositing pipelines, integrating custom faces into existing footage requires labor-intensive tracking and dedicated computing resources. Pollo AI wraps this capability into an accessible web-based interface.
- Single-Image Identity Mapping: Users upload a photo of a real individual or stylized character, and the system tracks the subject's posture and facial angle in the source video to overlay the target identity.
- Motion and Facial Synchronization: The system tracks the movement and facial expressions in the source footage, synthesizing the replacement character in sync with the performance.
- Viral Short-Form Application: As demonstrated with trending formats such as the A20 Lite NEON dance clip, creators can composite custom characters into existing popular videos to quickly produce viral social content.
Dedicated Korean Portal Support and Regional Creator Ecosystem
Alongside the release, Pollo AI launched a dedicated Korean-language portal to support creators in South Korea.
The platform established an official localized service hub (pollo.ai/ko/recast) and opened outreach through its regional X account (@polloai_kr), providing localized guidance and creator engagement.
Unlike tools that operate exclusively with English interfaces, the availability of a dedicated Korean portal and regional communication lowers the entry barrier for video editors and social media influencers aiming to leverage generative AI in their daily publishing routines.
Credit Usage, Commercial Considerations, and Copyright Safeguards
Creators planning to deploy Recast workflows for commercial channels or sponsored content should note key operational boundaries and legal considerations.
- Promotional Campaigns and Tiered Limits: The initial feature rollout incorporates affiliate and influencer partnership campaigns. While introductory credits allow initial trial generations, full-resolution rendering, watermark removal, and sustained batch processing may require paid subscription plans.
- Likeness Rights and Intellectual Property Risks: Compositing recognizable public figures or copyrighted entertainment characters (such as Draco Malfoy or other fictional IP) into viral clips presents trademark, copyright, and right-of-publicity risks. Commercial creators should ensure they possess appropriate licenses or use owned and authorized original assets prior to monetization.
Sources
- Pollo AI Official Website: Pollo AI Recast Official Korean Portal
- Liora Solveil Official X (@LioraSolveil): Pollo AI Recast Announcement and Demonstration Post