Flip Image Online Free: Mirror Any Photo
Mirror photos horizontally, flip vertically upside down, or both. Fix mirrored selfies and save as JPG or PNG with 100% private in-browser processing.
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How to Flip an Image Online
Upload Your Image
Drop one image on the box or click to choose it. JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF all work, along with other formats your browser opens.
Choose Flip Direction
Press Flip Horizontal to swap left and right, or Flip Vertical to turn the picture upside down. Press a button again to undo it.
Download the Flipped Image
Press Download Flipped to save a JPG. The width and height stay the same as your original.
Key features
Flip Horizontal (Mirror)
Flip Vertical (Upside Down)
- Files Stay on Your Device
- See the Mirror Before You Save
- Free With No Watermark
When to Flip an Image
Photos and Selfies
- Fix a selfie where text on a shirt or sign reads backwards
- Mirror a portrait so the person faces into the page
- Flip a product photo so it faces your text
- Turn a photo of a reflection in water the right way up
Printing and Crafts
- Mirror a design for iron-on transfer paper
- Reverse artwork to print on the back of clear film
- Flip a stencil to cut left and right versions of a shape
- Fix a scan that came out mirrored
Design and Social
- Point an arrow or a face toward the text in a layout
- Make a mirrored copy to pair with the original in a collage
- Flip a thumbnail to test which way reads better
- Turn a photo upside down for a playful post
What Does It Mean to Flip an Image?
Flipping an image makes a mirror copy of it. A horizontal flip swaps left and right, like your reflection in a mirror. A vertical flip swaps top and bottom, like a lake reflecting the sky. Rotating is different: it turns the picture around its center, so nothing is reversed and writing stays readable.
Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically
A flip only goes two ways, yet it is easy to mix up with rotating or to expect text to stay readable. These answers clear that up before you download.
Is Flipping Upside Down the Same as Rotating 180°?
No. Flip Vertical mirrors the picture top to bottom, so anything on the left stays on the left. A 180° rotation turns it like a wheel, so left and right swap as well. Turn on both Flip Horizontal and Flip Vertical to get the same result as a 180° turn. For any other angle, use the rotate image tool.
Why Does My Selfie Look Flipped?
Most front cameras show a mirrored preview, because that is how you are used to seeing yourself. Some phones also save the selfie that way, so writing on a shirt or a sign reads backwards. Press Flip Horizontal and the writing reads the right way again.
How Do I Mirror an Image for Printing?
Iron-on transfers need a mirror image, so the design reads the right way once it is pressed on. Press Flip Horizontal, download and print. If your printer has its own mirror option, leave it off, or the two flips cancel out. For a see-through design, flip it in the crop tool instead and save as PNG, which keeps the clear areas.
Can I Flip an Image Without Flipping the Text?
No. A flip mirrors every pixel, so any text in the picture reads backwards too. Flip the photo first, then add your text on top in a separate step. If the text is the only thing that looks wrong, as in a mirrored selfie, one horizontal flip fixes it.
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Flip Image FAQ
Common questions about flipping images online
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical flip?
A horizontal flip swaps left and right, so a person looking left ends up looking right. A vertical flip swaps top and bottom, so the sky ends up at the bottom. You can turn on one or both. Each button stays highlighted while its flip is on.
How do I flip a picture on my iPhone or Android phone?
You can do it right in your phone's browser, such as Safari or Chrome. Tap the upload box and choose the photo. Tap Flip Horizontal for a mirror image, then Download Flipped to save it as a JPG. You don't need an app.
Does flipping an image reduce its quality?
Only slightly. The flip moves every pixel without changing it, but the download is a fresh JPG (quality 92), not a lossless copy. Most photos look the same on screen, and the width and height don't change. JPG can't store see-through areas, so they turn black.
Can I flip multiple images at once?
No, this tool flips one image at a time. After you download, press New Image to pick the next one. Both flips start switched off for each new image.
Why mirror a photo?
Mirroring changes which way a picture faces. If a person or product in your photo looks off the edge of a page, a horizontal flip turns them toward your text without a reshoot. It also fixes selfies that saved backwards and gets a design ready for iron-on transfer paper.