{"id":3462,"date":"2022-10-24T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blog\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/"},"modified":"2024-11-30T11:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T11:38:42","slug":"photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blogs\/tips\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps","title":{"rendered":"How to Swap Faces in Photoshop in Just 10 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Photoshop face swap is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blogs\/tips\/what-is-photo-editing\">photo editing<\/a> technique that allows you to take the face of one person and put it onto another person\u2019s body using Photoshop. The Photoshop face swap technique is especially useful for ecommerce brands&nbsp;that want to <a title=\"how to repurpose product photos\" href=\"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blogs\/tips\/how-repurpose-reuse-product-photography-tips\">make the most of their product photography investments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons you\u2019d want to change a face in Photoshop, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding variety to the models featured in your product photos (remember, consumers like to see people who look like them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a shot where everything but the model\u2019s face was in the right position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making an unhappy or angry child happy again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll learn how to face swap and blend in Photoshop in just 10 easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video here or scroll down below for the written tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/psORMmgdS1Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open image files in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can begin the face swap Photoshop technique, you\u2019ll need to select the photos you want to work with. For best results, choose two photos where the models are looking in the same direction. Also, pay attention to the location of shadows on both models\u2019 faces. The easiest photos to work with will have minimal shadows and soft lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll\u00a0use the following two images in this tutorial:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-body-face.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Two images showing body and face for Photoshop face swap, with one on yellow background and the other close-up\">\n\n\n\n<p>Open both images in Photoshop by clicking <strong>CTRL<\/strong>+<strong>O<\/strong> (<strong>COMMAND<\/strong>+<strong>O<\/strong> on Mac) or selecting <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open<\/strong> from the dropdown menu at the top of the application window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we\u2019re learning how to photoshop someone&#8217;s face onto another body, we\u2019ll refer to the photo with the yellow background\u2014the first model\u2014as \u201c<strong>Body<\/strong>\u201d and the photo with the blue background\u2014the second model\u2014as \u201c<strong>Face<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select the second model\u2019s face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll begin working with the <strong>Face<\/strong> photo. In the Face photo, ensure you are on the layer containing the model\u2019s face. If you are working in a JPG, the file is flattened and you will be on the correct layer by default. However, if your file is a layered Photoshop file, you need to select the correct layer in the Layers panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-layer-selection.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Close-up portrait in Photoshop with layer panel open for face selection in face swap editing.\">\n\n\n\n<p>Once in the correct layer, choose the <strong>Lasso<\/strong> tool from the <strong>Toolbar<\/strong> on the left side of the application window.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-lasso-tool-options.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop toolbar showing Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso tool options for precise selections\">\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t see the <strong>Lasso Tool<\/strong> in the <strong>Toolbar<\/strong>, it may be hiding behind the <strong>Polygonal<\/strong> <strong>Lasso<\/strong> <strong>Tool<\/strong> or the <strong>Magnetic<\/strong> <strong>Lasso<\/strong> <strong>Tool<\/strong>. Click and hold on either of these tools if you see them to reveal the <strong>Lasso<\/strong> <strong>Tool<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"insert-cta light\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid__item\">\n                A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Photoshop Tools            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"grid__item action\">\n                <div class=\"btn-arrow btn-arrow-purple\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-path btn-path-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blogs\/tips\/beginners-guide-photoshop-tools\">Learn more<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Draw a rough outline around all the important features of the model\u2019s face that you want to swap onto the other face. This may be just the eyes, nose, and mouth, but also consider cheekbones, eyebrows, and any distinguishing features such as moles. Do not select any of the model\u2019s hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/face-selection-outline-photoshop.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Close-up of woman\u2019s face with selection outline for Photoshop editing, highlighted with an arrow indicator\">\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"insert-cta light\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid__item\">\n                Tutorial: Learn how to create a ghost mannequin in Photoshop            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"grid__item action\">\n                <div class=\"btn-arrow btn-arrow-purple\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-path btn-path-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/blogs\/tips\/photoshop-tutorial-how-use-ghost-mannequin-technique\">Learn more<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Copy and paste the second model\u2019s face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should now see a dashed marquee line (known fondly as marching ants) around your selection. Choose <strong>CTRL<\/strong>+<strong>C<\/strong> (<strong>COMMAND<\/strong>+<strong>C<\/strong> on Mac) to copy the selection of the face. Alternatively, you can choose <strong>Edit<\/strong> > <strong>Copy<\/strong> from the dropdown menu at the top of the application window.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-copy-face-selection-edit.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop interface showing face selection outline with 'Copy' option highlighted in the Edit menu.\">\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we\u2019ll move into the Body photo. In the Body photo, paste the selection you made from the other photo by typing <strong>CTRL<\/strong>+<strong>V<\/strong> (<strong>COMMAND<\/strong>+<strong>V<\/strong> on Mac) or choosing <strong>Edit<\/strong> > <strong>Paste<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-pasted-example.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Face swapped image showing pasted face over body in Photoshop for editing demonstration\">\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about it looking bad right now. We\u2019ll be learning how to blend faces in Photoshop in just a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the <strong>Move<\/strong> <strong>Tool<\/strong> in your <strong>Toolbar<\/strong>, move the new face so that it is roughly in the same place as the face you\u2019ll swap faces with in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Resize the face<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel is visible. If you don&#8217;t see it, you can bring it to the forefront of your screen by selecting <strong>Window<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Layers<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel, make sure the new layer with the face from the Face image is selected. Rename this layer to \u201c<strong>Face<\/strong>\u201d by double-clicking on the name of the layer until it becomes available to edit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-layered-example.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop interface showing face layer over background in face swap tutorial.\">\n\n\n\n<p>Next, reduce the opacity of this layer to 50%. You can now see the features of both faces to swap in Photoshop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-opacity-adjustment.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop face swap tutorial showing face layer with 50% opacity over background\">\n\n\n\n<p>In the dropdown menu at the top of the screen, select <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Transform<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a box around the face. Place your cursor at one of the corners of the box, hold down the <strong>SHIFT<\/strong> key, and drag the corner until the new face is the same size as the face underneath. Since you are working in reduced opacity, you should be able to line up the eyes, nose, and mouth as you resize the face.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/align-resize-face-layer-photoshop.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Face layer resized and aligned in Photoshop for face swap effect with opacity adjustment\">\n\n\n\n<p>Hit <strong>ENTER<\/strong> (<strong>RETURN<\/strong> on Mac) when you&#8217;re satisfied with the resizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to rotate the face, select <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Transform<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Rotate<\/strong> from the dropdown menu and rotate the face until it lines up correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No two faces will line up exactly, so you&#8217;ll need to use your own judgment here as to what size and rotation works best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again,&nbsp;remember to hit <strong>ENTER<\/strong> (<strong>RETURN<\/strong> on Mac) when you&#8217;re done so Photoshop knows to make the rotation permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reset the opacity of your <strong>Face<\/strong> layer to 100%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Duplicate your Background Layer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Photoshop face swap technique is a destructive process, so we need to duplicate our background layer before we go any further just so we can retain our original image for touch-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To duplicate the background layer, select the layer containing the first model\u2019s body (if you originally started with a JPEG or flattened layer, this will be a locked layer called <em>Background<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for the small block of four horizontal lines at the upper left corner of the Layers panel. This is your <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel menu. Click on those lines to pull down the Layers panel options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the dropdown, select <strong>Duplicate Layer\u2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/duplicate-layer-photoshop-layers-panel.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop menu with 'Duplicate Layer' option highlighted in the layers panel\">\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can type <strong>CTRL<\/strong>+<strong>J<\/strong> (<strong>COMMAND<\/strong>+<strong>J<\/strong> on Mac) to duplicate the layer without needing to access the <strong>Layers<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the pop-up window, name the new layer \u201cBody.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/naming-duplicate-layer-photoshop-dialog.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop duplicate layer dialog with 'Body' as the new layer name\">\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel, click on the button that looks like an eye just to the left of the <em>Background<\/em> layer. This will toggle the layer\u2019s visibility off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Make a selection in the Body layer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel, select the <strong>Face<\/strong> layer. Then, from the dropdown menu at the top of the screen, choose <strong>Select<\/strong> > <strong>Load<\/strong> <strong>Selection<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-load-selection-face-layer.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop selection menu with 'Load Selection' highlighted for the face layer in the layers panel.\">\n\n\n\n<p>A pop-up window will appear. In it, the channel should say \u201cFace transparency.\u201d Underneath Channel, make sure the box next to Invert is unchecked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The radio button next to \u201cNew Selection\u201d should be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-load-selection-settings.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop 'Load Selection' window with document set to 'Body.psd' and channel to 'Face Transparency\">\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel, click on the eye icon next to the <strong>Face<\/strong> layer to make the new face invisible. DO NOT deselect your selection, though. We\u2019ll be using that selection in the next step.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-selected-face-layer-panel.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Face area selected on layer in Photoshop with visible Layers panel showing 'Face,' 'Body,' and 'Background' layers\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Create a slight overlap of the face with the body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, select the <strong>Body<\/strong> layer in the <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the dropdown menu, choose <strong>Select<\/strong> > <strong>Modify<\/strong> > <strong>Contract<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-modify-selection-contract.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop selection menu with 'Modify' submenu open, highlighting 'Contract' option to adjust selected area size\">\n\n\n\n<p>In the pop-up menu that appears, set the contract amount to 10 pixels. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-contract-selection-10-pixels.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop 'Contract Selection' tool set to adjust selection by 10 pixels, with 'Apply effect at canvas bounds' option\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Delete the face from the body layer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Body layer still selected, press <strong>BACKSPACE<\/strong> (<strong>DELETE<\/strong> on Mac) to remove the area beneath the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press <strong>CTRL<\/strong>+<strong>D<\/strong> (<strong>COMMAND<\/strong>+<strong>D<\/strong> on Mac) to deselect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your image should look something like this. Horrifying, yes. But we\u2019ll be fixing it in just a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-remove-face-transparent-background.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Face area removed from portrait in Photoshop, showing transparent background on orange backdrop.\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Blend everything together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the eye icon next to the Face layer to toggle visibility on. You should see both the face and the body again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still in your <strong>Layers<\/strong> panel, select the <strong>Face<\/strong> and <strong>Body<\/strong> layers at the same time by holding down the <strong>SHIFT<\/strong> key.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-blend-face-body-layers.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop layer panel showing face blending over body on orange background for face swap effect\">\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the dropdown menu at the top of the screen and choose <strong>Edit<\/strong> > <strong>Auto-Blend Layers\u2026<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-auto-blend-layers-face-swap.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Photoshop interface highlighting the Auto-Blend Layers option for face blending over body.\">\n\n\n\n<p>In the pop-up window that appears, Select <strong>Panorama<\/strong> and check the box for <strong>Seamless Tones and Colors<\/strong> and <strong>Content Aware Fill Transparent Areas<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-auto-blend-method-selection.png\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Auto-Blend Layers dialog in Photoshop with options for Panorama and Stack Images.\">\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll now have a new, merged layer with the two faces merged together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-final-result.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Completed face swap with seamlessly blended facial features on a yellow background\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10: Perform touch-ups (if necessary)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be done at this point! But for this example, the original model\u2019s hair is covered up in places by the new model\u2019s face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this and similar issues, toggle the visibility of the original layer back on by selecting the eye icon next to the <em>Background<\/em> layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, toggle off the visibility of any layers existing between the new merged layer and the original background layer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/Final Merged Face Swap Layer in Photoshop.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Final merged face layer with layer visibility settings in Photoshop on yellow background.\">\n\n\n\n<p>In your new, merged layer, select the <strong>Eraser<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully erase any areas of the new model\u2019s face to reveal the original layer beneath. Work carefully, and use a small brush with 0% hardness for best results.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-small-brush-retouching.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Close-up of eye in Photoshop with small brush tool for precise retouching\">\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re satisfied with the results,\u00a0remember\u00a0to save your image.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pathedits.com\/Images\/posts\/photoshop-image-swap-blend-technique-10-easy-steps\/photoshop-face-swap-final.jpg\" class=\"Sirv\" alt=\"Completed face swap on woman against yellow background with seamless blending applied.\">\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! You now know how to Photoshop a face onto another body, and you&#8217;re ready to use this image to enhance your ecommerce photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"insert-cta light\">\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n            <div class=\"grid__item\">\n                Let our pro designers look after your most tedious image edits, from 25\u00a2 per image            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"grid__item action\">\n                <div class=\"btn-arrow btn-arrow-purple\">\n                    <a class=\"btn-path btn-path-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/pathedits.com\/pages\/how-it-works\">Learn more<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Photoshop face swap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you Photoshop a face onto another body for free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t really Photoshop a face onto another body for free because Adobe charges a fee to use its photo-editing software. If you outsource the Photoshop face swap, you&#8217;ll also have to pay for the services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you swap heads in Photoshop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can swap heads in Photoshop. You can use the steps in this tutorial to swap faces and apply the same techniques to the whole head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you put a face on another body without Photoshop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open image files in Photoshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the second model\u2019s face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy and paste the second model\u2019s face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resize the face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate your Background Layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a selection in the Body layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a slight overlap of the face with the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete the face from the body layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blend everything together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform touch-ups (if necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to swap faces in Photoshop\u00a0and extend the life of your product photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[85,101,103,106,116],"class_list":["post-3462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised","tag-editing-tips","tag-photo-editing","tag-photo-retouching","tag-photoshop","tag-tutorial"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Swap Faces in Photoshop in Just 10 Steps | Tutorial<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to do the Photoshop face swap technique in just 10 easy steps. 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