Lip Sync
Keeps mouths matched to the original speech or singing when restyling. Needs a visible mouth at a front or 3/4 angle.
Domo AI · Video to video
Domo AI Video to Video
Transform footage you already have and keep the motion
Video to Video starts from a real clip, not a prompt. You can restyle it into anime, 3D cartoon or painterly art, or swap the character so a drawing or photo performs the same moves. The timing, gestures and camera moves stay the same.
2modes
40+restyle presets
≤ 30 scharacter swap
RestyleSame video, new look
Character SwapSame motion, new character
The basics
What is video to video AI?
Text to video invents motion from words, and image to video animates a still. Video to video takes motion that already exists in your footage and changes what you see. Because the movement comes from a real clip, results look more natural and more controllable than generating from scratch.
| Start from | Motion comes from | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Text | The AI’s imagination | Text to Video |
| Image | A prompt or template | Image to Video |
| Video | Your real footage | This page |
The 2 modes
Restyle vs Character Swap
From DomoAI’s Video to Video help article and Character Swap page, checked October 2026.
| Spec | Restyle | Character Swap |
|---|---|---|
| What changes | The look: style, color, line, texture | The character: a new person, drawing or mascot |
| You upload | A video | A motion video + a character image |
| Video formats | MP4, MOV, AVI (up to 50 MB) | MP4, MOV, AVI |
| Image | Optional style reference | JPEG, PNG or JPG, up to 10 MB |
| Length | 10 s per generation (Restyle page: up to 30 s) | Seedance 2.0: up to 15 s · DomoAI 2.4.1: up to 30 s (20/30 s on Pro) |
| Models | 40+ presets across V1–V6, plus Fusion (text or reference) | Seedance 2.0 · DomoAI 2.4.1 |
| Resolution | HD; upscale to 4K | 480P, 720P or 1080P |
| Relax mode | Supported models, Standard+ | DomoAI 2.4.1 on Standard+; Seedance uses credits |
| Keep background | Subject Only | Subject Only |
| Deep dive | Restyle guide · Video to Anime | Below · Character Animation |
Interactive
Video to Video clip planner
Tell us what you want to change and describe your clip. We’ll pick the mode and model and check the limits.
I want to change…
Mode 1
Restyle: same video, new look
Pick from 40+ presets (20+ anime styles, watercolor, oil painting, pencil sketch, 3D cartoon, pixel art and more), describe a style in text with Fusion, or upload a style reference image. Motion and audio are kept.
- Anime versions of vlogs, dances and skits
- Painterly or retro looks for music videos
- Consistent brand looks across a campaign
Mode 2
Character Swap: same motion, new character
Replace the whole person in a clip, not just the face, with a photo, drawing, mascot or AI character. The original movement is kept.
- 01
Upload the motion video
MP4, MOV or AVI with clear body movement. One person, fully in frame.
- 02
Upload the character
JPEG, PNG or JPG up to 10 MB. Full body, front-facing, plain background.
- 03
Pick model & length
Seedance 2.0 (up to 15 s) or DomoAI 2.4.1 (up to 30 s; 20–30 s needs Pro). 480P–1080P.
- 04
Keep the background?
Turn on Subject Only to keep the original scene behind the new character.
- 05
Generate
Time depends on model, length and resolution. Find results in History.
- 06
Polish
Add lip sync for dialogue, upscale, then edit.
Settings
Video to Video settings reference
Subject Only
Applies the change only to the main subject and keeps the real background.
Screen Keying
Removes or replaces the background in the same pass. Great for green screen footage.
Model version
For restyling, V6 suits half-body and close-ups but not full body. For swaps, choose Seedance 2.0 or DomoAI 2.4.1.
Duration & aspect
Restyle defaults to 3 s. Aspect ratios include 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and custom.
Re-gen
Try a new style on the same upload without uploading it again.
Workflows
Workflow finder →Popular Video to Video workflows
Anime short
Trim 8 s→Restyle: Japanese Anime→Upscale→Captions
Mascot dance
Dance clip→Character Swap: mascot→Subject Only→Music
Talking cartoon host
Talking clip→Restyle + Lip Sync→Upscale
New set, same person
Green screen clip→Restyle + Screen Keying→Edit
Limitations
- Short clips: 10–30 s depending on mode and model, so split longer videos
- Fast motion, blur and crowds reduce quality
- Results vary between runs; test 3–5 s first
- Less frame-level control than traditional animation
- Low-light or compressed sources give mushy output
Consent for swaps and restyles
Character Swap can put someone else’s body or face into a video. Only use footage and characters you own or have permission for. Never swap real people without consent, never create misleading deepfakes, and label AI content where platforms require it.
DomoAI Trust & Safety ↗What is Domo AI Video to Video?
A set of tools that transform footage you already have while keeping its motion. Restyle changes the look (anime, 3D cartoon, painterly and 40+ more styles), and Character Swap replaces the person with a new character from an image.
What’s the difference between Restyle and Character Swap?
Restyle keeps the same people and scene but changes the art style. Character Swap keeps the movement but replaces the whole character, not just the face, with a photo, drawing or mascot you upload.
How long can my clip be?
Restyle generates up to 10 seconds per run (DomoAI’s Restyle page mentions up to 30 seconds). Character Swap allows up to 15 seconds on Seedance 2.0 and up to 30 seconds on DomoAI 2.4.1; 20- and 30-second clips need the Pro plan.
What files can I upload?
Videos in MP4, MOV or AVI (Restyle accepts up to 50 MB). Character images for swaps can be JPEG, PNG or JPG up to 10 MB.
Can I keep the original background?
Yes. Turn on Subject Only so only the main subject changes. For green screen footage, Screen Keying removes or replaces the background.
Does Video to Video keep lip sync?
When restyling, turn on Lip Sync to keep mouths matched to the original speech. For new dialogue, use DomoAI’s lip sync tools after swapping or restyling.
Is Video to Video free?
You can test it with free starter credits; free outputs are watermarked. On Standard and above, Relax mode covers supported models, such as DomoAI 2.4.1 for Character Swap. Seedance 2.0 always uses credits.
Can I swap a real person into a video?
Only with their clear permission. Never use Character Swap to impersonate someone or make misleading deepfakes, and label AI content where required.
Keep the motion. Change everything else.
Restyle your footage or swap in a new character. Start with free credits.