PetMorph - AI Pet-to-Human Transformation App

PetMorph is an AI-powered application that transforms pet photos into photorealistic human equivalents, preserving the essence and personality of your beloved pets.

Features

• AI-Powered Transformations: Convert pet images into realistic human portraits using OpenAI's DALL-E 3
• Customization Options: Select gender, age range, and pet type for tailored results
• Advanced Age Mapping: Sophisticated algorithm maps pet ages to equivalent human ages
• Freemium Model: Try 3 free transformations before upgrading to Pro
• Pro Features: Unlimited transformations, high-resolution exports, and no watermarks

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React with TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM
• AI Integration: OpenAI DALL-E 3 and GPT-4o
• Styling: Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui components

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18 or later
• PostgreSQL database
• OpenAI API key

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/petmorph.git
   cd petmorph
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory
   • Add the following variables:

     DATABASE_URL=your_postgresql_connection_string
     OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
     

4. Initialize the database:

   npm run db:push
   

5. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   

6. Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser

Usage

1. Upload a photo of your pet (cat or dog)
2. Select customization options (age range, gender, pet type)
3. Click "Transform" to generate a human equivalent
4. Download or share your result

Monetization

• Free Tier: 3 transformations
• Pro Tier: $4.99 for unlimited transformations and premium features

License

MIT

Acknowledgments

• OpenAI for their image generation capabilities
• All pet owners who inspired this project

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Made with ❤️ for pets everywhere