Video Generation
29 October 2026
RunwayML adds Character Swap for character replacement in video
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X @runwayml · 1 week ago
RunwayML introduced a new Character Swap feature in App Studio. It allows users to change characters or locations in an already finished video while preserving the original kinematics and movement.
The feature significantly expands post-production capabilities, as users can not only change visual elements but also transfer or replace audio so that it perfectly matches the new scene.
This is a powerful video editing tool that allows changing key elements of a video without losing natural movement.
Why it matters
- —Increases control over video content by allowing elements to be changed after generation.
- —Solves the problem of motion loss when replacing objects or characters.
- —Expands video post-production capabilities by synchronizing audio with a new scene.
Key facts
- The new feature is called Character Swap and is available in Runway App Studio.
- Allows changing characters or locations in any video.
- The original movement of characters is preserved unchanged.
- Ability to replace or transfer audio to match the new scene.
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