How do I flip an image?

Drop your photo into the dropzone. Tap flip-horizontal to mirror left-right or flip-vertical to mirror top-bottom. The preview shows the result live. Click apply to commit, then download. Single files save directly; batches land as a ZIP.

What is the difference between flip and mirror?

Most people use the words interchangeably. Strictly, flip refers to the operation that reverses an axis of an image; mirror refers to the result that looks like a reflection. This tool's flip-horizontal is the same operation as horizontal mirror — the labels just match what users search for.

Yes. Flip horizontal is the operation you want for selfies — it puts the world back the way the camera lens captured it, rather than the mirrored preview you saw on screen while framing. Text in the background will read correctly after the flip.

Does flipping reduce image quality?

Flipping pixels is a lossless operation in principle — the Canvas API just re-arranges pixel positions, no pixel data is thrown away. The re-encode that follows can introduce a small amount of compression loss on lossy formats (JPG, WebP, AVIF). PNG flips preserve every pixel.

Can I flip and rotate in the same operation?

Yes. Both rotation and flip controls are present in the editor. Toggle a flip, set a rotation, see the preview compose both. Apply once to commit the combined transform — no need to flip then save then re-open to rotate.

Will my photo be uploaded anywhere?

No. The Canvas API renders the flip locally in your browser. Open DevTools and check the Network tab — drop a file and you will see zero outbound image traffic. Nothing leaves your device.

Can I bulk flip photos?

Yes. Drop up to 50 photos. Pick one flip combination that applies to the whole batch. Click apply. Each file is flipped independently with per-item progress, and the results arrive as a single ZIP with consistent filenames.

Why does my flipped selfie look the same as the original?

Selfies are nearly symmetric — eyes, ears, and shoulders sit on both sides. The flip is visible most clearly in text, jewelry on a single ear, a hand on one side, or a watch. If everything in the photo is symmetric, the flip simply has no visible effect.

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Flip image — mirror horizontally or vertically, free, in your browser

Drop your photo. Flip horizontally to un-mirror a selfie, vertically to invert top and bottom, or both. Free, no signup, no upload, no watermark.

Drop images to flip

JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP · up to 50 files · 100 MB each

Flip vs mirror — quick definition

Front cameras on phones save selfies mirrored — what you see on screen is reversed from what the lens captured. The result looks fine while you frame the shot, then suddenly text in the background reads backwards in the saved photo. Flipping horizontally puts the world back the way the camera saw it.

Vertical flips are rarer but useful for iron-on transfers and reflective design mockups. Both flips combined give you a 180° rotation equivalent without touching the rotation control — sometimes the cleanest way to express the transform you actually want.

Rotation controls also sit in the editor so you can compose the two. The preview updates the moment you toggle a control — drop a photo and watch what changes.

Horizontal and vertical flip

Mirror left-right, top-bottom, or both at once. Apply to one photo or up to fifty.

Batch flip to ZIP

Drop a folder, pick the flip axis, download a single ZIP with consistent filenames.

Stays on your device

The Canvas API mirrors locally. No upload, no server processing, no copy retained anywhere.

Reasons people flip images

Un-mirror a front-camera selfie

Front camera saves selfies mirrored — text reads backwards. Flip horizontal puts it right.

Iron-on transfer print prep

Text on heat transfers must be pre-mirrored so it reads correctly after the press. Flip horizontal, print, transfer.

Symmetric design mockup

Designed half? Flip the half to make a mirrored composite — perfect for logos, decorative layouts, kaleidoscopes.

Direction-correct an icon

Stock icon points the wrong way for your layout. Flip it and move on — no Photoshop required.

Photographer mirror experiment

Quick A/B of a portrait flipped vs original. Some faces feel more natural mirrored — flip and compare.

Right-handed to left-handed mockup

Product shot held in the wrong hand for your audience. Flip horizontal and the hand swaps sides.

Built for selfie un-mirroring and beyond

Live preview — the photo flips as you toggle
Both axes at once for 180° equivalence
Rotation controls right beside flip for combined orientation fixes
Batch up to 50, one ZIP, consistent filenames

How to flip an image in three steps

Drop your photo
One file or fifty. JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP all supported.
Toggle a flip
Tap flip-horizontal to un-mirror a selfie, flip-vertical to invert top and bottom, or both for a 180° equivalent. Preview updates as you toggle.
Apply and download
Single image saves directly. Batches arrive as a ZIP with a flip suffix in the filename.

Tips for flipping cleanly

Tip 1:
Flip horizontal alone un-mirrors a selfie. Flip vertical alone inverts top and bottom. Both together is the same as a 180° rotation.
Tip 2:
Use rotation plus a single flip for cases where flip alone gives the wrong axis result. The preview shows the combined effect.
Tip 3:
For batch jobs, the same flip applies to every queued file. Mixed axes need separate batches.
Tip 4:
Selfie context: the preview will look identical to the original on first glance, but text and asymmetric details flip. Compare with the original window if unsure.

Flip image — frequently asked

Rotate Image

Rotate by 90°, 180°, or 270°, free, in your browser.

Image Resizer

Resize by pixel dimensions, percent, or longest edge.

Image Converter

Convert between JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, and more.

Bulk Image Resizer

Resize fifty images at once. One size, one format, one ZIP.

Resize Image

Quick single-image resize flow.

Got a mirrored selfie?

Drop it now. One toggle flips it. Download fixed.

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