For Genesis 9 - Facegen

Yes, but only if you tweak. FaceGen alone will get you to 70% realism. The final 30% is fixing the eyelids (they always close too much on G9) and adding asymmetry to the ears.

However, compared to sculpting for 20 hours? FaceGen for Genesis 9 is currently the fastest route to a custom character on the market.

To save you hours of frustration, follow this checklist for your first "FaceGen to Genesis 9" project: facegen for genesis 9

FaceGen can be a powerful source of realistic facial geometry and texture for Genesis 9, but effective integration requires conversion steps—retopology, vertex-order alignment, texture baking, and morph transfer—to ensure compatibility with Genesis 9’s topology and rigging. A robust toolchain (Blender/ZBrush/Maya + Daz Studio utilities) and automation for repetitive tasks will yield the best results.

To bring this into Daz Studio for Genesis 9, you typically need a bridge or a specific export setting. Yes, but only if you tweak

Creating a realistic digital double used to require hours of sculpting and morph tweaking. With the release of tools compatible with Genesis 9, the workflow for importing real faces into Daz Studio has evolved.

Whether you are creating a game character, a digital actor, or just want to see yourself in the Daz ecosystem, FaceGen remains the industry standard for quickly generating 3D heads from photos. However, with the unisex architecture of Genesis 9, the workflow requires specific attention to detail to ensure your textures and morphs align perfectly. To bring this into Daz Studio for Genesis

Here is everything you need to know to get started.

Third-party developers have created "FaceGen to Daz" automated tools. These tools essentially automate the projection process and texture conversion, instantly creating a wearable head or a full-body morph.