Face Match Cut
Faces aligned. Cuts that hit.
Search or upload photos. AI detects every face, locks the eyes to the same position, and produces a rapid-fire match cut montage. Free, in your browser.
the technique
What is a face match cut?
A face match cut is a video editing technique where you rapidly cut between different face photos, all precisely aligned at the eyes. The result is a hypnotic montage where faces morph into each other seamlessly — the kind of thing you see in high-end documentaries, music videos, and viral social content.
Normally this requires painstaking manual alignment in After Effects or Premiere. zlabz does it automatically — AI detects both eyes in every photo, computes the rotation and scale needed, and locks them to the exact same position. You get a perfect face match cut in seconds.
How it works
Four steps. No editing experience needed.
Search or upload
Type a name or topic to search for face photos, or upload your own. Images stream in live — no waiting.
Select your frames
Review the results. Select the faces you want, remove the ones you don't. Search again to add more. You're in control.
Auto-align faces
Hit process. AI detects both eyes in every photo, computes rotation and scale, and locks all faces to the same eye positions. Pixel-perfect alignment.
Customize and export
Adjust speed, aspect ratio, background color, sound effects. Export as MP4 or WebM up to 4K. No watermarks.
use cases
Made for creators
Face match cuts are everywhere — now you can make them in seconds.
Social media reels
The face-cycling effect that stops the scroll. Works on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts.
Documentaries
Show the passage of time, compare faces, or cycle through interview subjects with cinematic precision.
Music videos
Rapid face transitions synced to the beat. The kind of visual that gets stuck in people's heads.
Brand content
Cycle through customer faces, team members, or campaign subjects. Professional look, zero manual work.
Education
Compare historical figures, show aging studies, or demonstrate facial recognition concepts visually.
Art projects
Explore identity, diversity, and transformation through precisely aligned portrait sequences.
FAQ
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Face Match Cut is a free mode — no subscription required. You get full exports without watermarks.
How does the face alignment work?
We use MediaPipe Face Landmarker to detect 468 facial landmarks in each photo, including precise iris positions. The tool then computes the rotation, scale, and translation needed to lock both eyes to the exact same pixel position across all frames.
What if some photos don't have a detectable face?
Images without a detected face are automatically skipped during processing. You'll see a count of how many were skipped so you can replace them if needed.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Face detection runs in your browser via WebAssembly. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on both desktop and mobile.
What export formats are available?
MP4 (H.264) and WebM (VP9) up to 4K resolution. You can also export as GIF or a ZIP of individual frames. All exports are watermark-free.
Can I use my own photos?
Absolutely. Switch to Upload mode, drop in your images, and the tool handles the rest. You can also mix searched images with uploaded ones.
Try it now
Search for faces, align them, export a match cut. Takes about 30 seconds.
Open Face Match Cut