Genjutsu AI

Use case · Pet swap

Swap the pet in a video with AI

A dog skateboarding, a cat knocking a cup off a table, a puppy running to the camera: the best animal clips are hard to film twice. Genjutsu AI can recast the animal in a clip with your own pet. Upload the video, add a clear photo of your dog, cat or other pet and the new animal takes over the original's movement, timing and setting.

Edit a video

In short

  • Replace the animal in a 3–15 second clip with a pet from your own photo.
  • The setting, the camera move and the original sound stay as filmed.
  • One sharp, well-lit reference photo is enough; up to four help with markings.
  • Pets and fictional creatures are fine; real people's faces are never swapped.

How a pet swap works

The model reads the motion of the animal in your clip, frame by frame, and redraws it with the look of the pet in your reference photo: fur colour, markings, ear shape and size. Everything else follows the source footage, so the jump, the run or the head tilt happens at the same moment and from the same angle.

Results are best when the two animals are roughly similar in build. A small dog replacing a small dog is easier than a cat replacing a horse, because the model has to keep the original movement believable on the new body.

Ideas that work well

Pet swaps are mostly about fun and personal clips, but they also help small brands.

  • Recreate a trending animal clip with your own dog or cat.
  • Make a birthday or memorial video featuring a family pet.
  • Show a pet product, such as a harness or a toy, on different breeds.
  • Turn a pet into a fictional creature, a cartoon animal or a plush toy.
  • Make a short story clip in which your pet is the hero.

How to do it

Genjutsu AI accepts one MP4 or MOV file up to 100 MB, 3–15 seconds long (4–15 seconds for Seedance 2.5 and the Higgsfield workflows), at least 720 pixels on the short side and recorded at 24–60 frames per second.

  1. Pick the source clip Choose a clip where the animal is clearly visible, not tiny in the frame and not hidden behind furniture for long.
  2. Add your pet Upload a sharp photo of your pet in good light, ideally from a similar angle to the clip. Add a side view if its markings matter.
  3. Use the preset The 'Recast a pet' preset reads: 'Replace the animal in @Video1 with the pet from @Image1. Keep the setting, motion, timing and camera. Do not change any person.' Edit it if you need to.
  4. Run and review Check the price, start the edit and watch the full result. If the coat pattern drifts, try a clearer reference photo.

Choosing an engine

Seedance 2.5 Video Edit Turbo is the default and handles pet swaps from a sentence and a photo at 720p or 1080p. Higgsfield Motion Transfer is another route on Genjutsu AI: it takes the motion of the source clip and rebuilds the scene around the pet or fictional character in your reference, which suits bigger changes. Kling O3 Video Edit is the lowest-cost option per second for quick tests.

Preparing a good pet photo

The reference photo decides how much your pet looks like itself in the result. Shoot in daylight or bright, even indoor light, with the whole animal in frame and the camera at its eye level. Avoid filters, heavy shadows, toys or other animals in the picture, and crop out anything that is not your pet. If your dog has a distinctive patch or a cat has odd-coloured eyes, a second close-up helps the model keep that detail across the clip.

Rules for pet swaps

Use clips and photos you are allowed to use; a viral video belongs to the person who filmed it. People in the clip stay as they are: Genjutsu AI does not replace a real person's face or identity. Label edited clips as edited when you share them, especially if they could be mistaken for real events.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my dog into another video?

Yes. Upload the clip and a photo of your dog, then use the 'Recast a pet' preset. Genjutsu AI replaces the animal and keeps the setting, motion, timing and sound of the clip.

Does it work with cats and other animals?

Yes. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fictional creatures all work. Results are best when your pet is similar in size and shape to the animal in the source clip.

How many photos of my pet do I need?

One sharp, well-lit photo is enough for a simple swap. You can add up to four, for example a side view that shows markings.

Can I swap a person for my pet?

You can replace a person's costume or turn a scene into a cartoon, but Genjutsu AI does not replace or alter a real person's identity. Pet swaps work on animals already in the clip.

Updated 2026-10-29. genjutsu-ai.pro is an independent AI video editor, not affiliated with Higgsfield or the Naruto franchise. It does not swap faces or place a real person's likeness into a performance. Upload only footage and images you have permission to use. Reference images are for objects, outfits, products, pets and fictional characters.