Description
Janus is a real-time character animation platform that transforms your webcam feed into any character instantly using AI-powered facial tracking. It lets you stream as a character on platforms such as Discord, Twitch, YouTube, Zoom, Google Meet, and OBS Studio without special hardware or complex setup.
The technology tracks your facial expressions and movements through a standard webcam and applies them to a chosen character in real time, creating a fully animated version of you. It runs entirely through your browser or a Chrome extension, requiring no downloads or motion-capture equipment, and renders on the client side at 1080p and 60+ fps.
Janus includes a character creator for building custom avatars along with a library of pre-made featured characters, and it works with any application that supports virtual cameras. It offers a free tier to get started, and prioritizes privacy: facial tracking happens in real time, webcam footage is not stored, and images used to create avatars are only used in transit.
Janus's Core Features
Real-time AI character transformation from webcam
AI-powered facial expression and movement tracking
Client-side avatar rendering at 1080p and 60+ fps
Custom AI character creator plus pre-made characters
Browser and Chrome extension operation with no downloads
Virtual camera output for OBS and streaming apps
Multi-platform support for Discord, Twitch, YouTube, Zoom, and Meet
Unlimited streaming time
How to use Janus?
Choose a character: Pick a featured character or create your own with the character builder.
Enable your webcam: Allow camera access so Janus can track your face.
Connect your app: Route Janus as a virtual camera into OBS, Discord, Twitch, or a video call.
Stream or call: Appear as your animated character in real time.
Janus's Use Cases
- VTuber streaming
- Discord and gaming
- Video calls
- Content creation
