Why I made Swapsona

For a long time, I couldn't picture myself as the person I wanted to be. I wasn't brave enough to take the first step because I couldn't see it, and everything felt like a hurdle.

So I built something that opened my eyes. I've realized who I am, and Swapsona started as a tool just for me. I used my own photos from dinners out, from the couch at home, and from time with people I love. I kept asking what each of those moments would look like if I were already myself. The first time it really worked, I sat and looked at the result for a long time. It was still my smile and my eyes, in a place I had actually been. That's why Swapsona is careful to keep your face, so it can show you what you're truly capable of.

What it helped me with

Hormones. HRT works slowly. Skin softens, the face fills out, and weight shifts. Seeing a version of that ahead of time made the waiting easier, and I noticed the small changes more when they came.

Hair and clothes. Growing out hair takes years, and wearing a dress in public for the first time takes nerve. I could try a lot of looks at home first, so I already knew what felt right when I tried the real thing.

For you too

Swapsona works both ways, masculine to feminine and feminine to masculine. Each direction has its own options, like facial hair, a flatter chest, or a broader build. The pictures show one way you might look. Everyone's body responds to hormones differently, and no picture can promise what surgery will do, so talk with your doctor or surgeon about your plans. Bring your pictures if they help.

Swapsona runs on my own computer. If you'd like to support it, you can help fund my transition 🦋.