How to Use the Character Swap – Generate API: character swap integration guide (2026)

2 min · Updated 2026-07-11 · By the NamiFusion team

Learn how to call the Character Swap – Generate API on NamiFusion: parameters, pricing (from ≈$0.750) and runnable copy-paste code — try it in the playground first.

Character Swap – Generate is a character swap model by NamiFusion: Replace selected characters in the video with your reference images using Wan2.2-Animate. Keeps the original audio track. On NamiFusion you can try it in the playground (exact quote shown before you submit), then call it through one unified REST API — about $0.750 per typical run.

TL;DR

· Task type: character swap, provided by NamiFusion

· Pricing: about $0.750 per typical run ($1 = 100 credits), pay-as-you-go

· Getting started: playground (exact quote before submit) → create an API key → one POST request

· Tunable parameters: 4 (see the table below)

· No platform watermark; commercial use allowed (per the Terms of Service)

What can you build with Character Swap – Generate?

Content automation: wire this model into your workflow and call it on demand through one unified API.

How do you call this API?

  1. Sign up on NamiFusion and create a key on the API Keys page (signup bonus credits can only be used on selected models).
  2. Submit a task with the cURL example below, passing your key as a Bearer token.
  3. Poll the task status with the returned task_uuid and read the output URLs when completed.
Submit a task
# 1) Submit — returns { "task_uuid": "..." }
curl -X POST "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/namifusion/character-swap/generate" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "input": {
    "track_manifest_url": "ANALYZE_OUTPUT.track_manifest_url",
    "mappings": [
      {
        "obj_id": 0,
        "img_urls": [
          "https://assets-public.namifusion.com/marketplace/images/2026-06-12/638e1ee18ac7.jpeg"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "resolution": "720p"
  }
}'

# 2) Poll until status is "completed", then read the output URLs
curl "https://www.namifusion.com/api/v1/marketplace/run/tasks/TASK_UUID" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

What parameters does it take?

track_manifest_url (Track manifest URL): required

mappings (Character mappings): required

resolution (Resolution): optional, default "720p"

seed (Seed): optional

How much does it cost?

Pay-per-use in credits. About $0.750 per typical run ($1 = 100 credits); the exact price varies with parameters like resolution or duration, and the playground shows the exact quote before you submit.

Character Swap – Generate

Replace selected people in an analyzed video with reference characters while preserving the original audio.

Character Swap Generate is the second stage of the two-step workflow. It uses the track_manifest_url and obj_id values returned by Analyze, then assigns one to three reference images to each selected person through mappings. The video_url must identify the same video used for analysis, and the resolution must match across both stages.

Key Features

  • Per-person replacement: Select each target explicitly with the obj_id returned by Analyze.
  • Multiple-character mappings: Add multiple entries to mappings to configure several people independently.
  • One to three reference images: Provide multiple appearance references per person to cover useful angles and details.
  • Original audio preservation: Keeps the input video's audio track in the generated result.
  • 480p and 720p output: Choose the output tier that fits the intended quality and existing pricing band.

Technical Specifications

ItemDetails
WorkflowCharacter Swap step 2
Required inputsvideo_url, track_manifest_url, mappings
mappings formatArray of {obj_id, img_urls} objects
Reference images1-3 URLs per person
Resolution480p, 720p (default)
Maximum video length30 seconds
Optional inputseed
OutputVideo URL with the original audio preserved

Basic Workflow

  1. Process the source video with Character Swap Analyze.
  2. Select the target obj_id values from the returned objects list.
  3. Pair each ID with its reference image URLs in mappings.
  4. Submit the same video and Analyze manifest, then poll until generation completes.

FAQ

Can I try it for free first?+

Signup bonus credits can only be used on selected models, and eligibility may change. The playground shows the exact quote before submission.

Can I use the output commercially? Is there a watermark?+

Yes, outputs are yours to use commercially, and NamiFusion adds no platform watermark — subject to the Terms of Service and applicable law.

What is the content policy?+

Pornographic content, sexualized content involving a minor, unauthorized use of real people, deceptive impersonation, fraud and false endorsements are prohibited. Lawful, consensual, non-explicit adult themes may be permitted; see the Terms of Service.

How long does a Character Swap – Generate task take?+

It depends on parameters — images usually take seconds, videos tens of seconds to minutes. The API returns a task_uuid for polling.

What are the resolution and duration limits?+

See the parameter table above — each model lists its available resolution and duration options there and in the playground.