About the Flip Image
Flipping an image turns it into its mirror image. A horizontal flip swaps left and right, as if you held the photo up to a mirror, and a vertical flip turns it upside down in the other sense, swapping top and bottom. People flip photos to correct selfies that the camera mirrored, to make text in a picture read the right way, to change which way a person faces in a layout, to prepare iron-on transfers and to check a design from the other side. This tool shows the result instantly, lets you combine both flips and saves the picture at its full size in the format you choose. Your image is processed in the browser and never uploaded.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Flip Image
- 1Choose or drop an image.
- 2Press Flip left to right, Flip top to bottom or both.
- 3Check the preview.
- 4Choose whether to save as the same type, PNG or JPG.
- 5Press Download.
When to use each flip
- Horizontal: fix mirrored selfies, change facing direction, make a symmetrical design.
- Vertical: correct an upside-down scan, create reflections and water effects.
- Both: same as turning the picture upside down.
- Remember that flipped text reads backwards.
- Use rotate for sideways photos.
Creative uses
Designers flip images to see whether a layout looks better with the subject facing into the page, since people tend to look in the direction the subject faces. Photographers flip a composition to check balance. Crafters flip patterns for iron-on transfers, where the image is mirrored when applied. Flipping a portrait can reveal asymmetries or errors in a drawing that the eye has stopped noticing.
If you plan to print a flipped picture on fabric or paper for an iron-on transfer, flip it left to right before printing, because the transfer will mirror it again when it is applied. Check the instructions on your transfer paper to be sure. For text on mugs, T-shirts or windows, the same rule applies: ask whether the process reverses the image, and flip first if it does. A quick test on scrap paper can save a wasted print or garment.
A few cautions
Do not flip pictures that contain text, logos or maps unless you intend to, because they will read backwards. Flipping a photo of a person can change how they look, since faces are not perfectly symmetrical, and flipping a picture without saying so can be misleading in news or documents. Keep the original file in case you need it.
Related tools
The Rotate Image tool turns pictures through 90 degrees, the Crop Image and Image Resizer change the frame, the Image Converter changes the format and the Online Mirror shows you a live reflection from your camera.
Features
- Horizontal, vertical or both flips
- Instant preview
- Original size and quality
- Save as same type, PNG or JPG
- Private: processed in your browser
- Works with JPG, PNG, WebP and more
Frequently asked questions
How do I flip a picture?
Open the image, then press Flip left to right to mirror it, or Flip top to bottom to turn it upside down in the mirror sense. The preview updates at once. Press Download to save the flipped file.
What is the difference between flip and rotate?
Rotating turns a picture around its centre without changing the left-right order. A flip creates a mirror image: it reverses either left-right or top-bottom. Rotating a photo by 180 degrees equals flipping it both ways.
Why are my selfies mirrored?
Many phone cameras show a mirror preview of selfies but save them the right way round, or the reverse. Flipping left to right restores the version you prefer. Text in a mirrored selfie will read correctly after a flip.
Does flipping reduce quality?
No for PNG, which is lossless. For JPG, saving again recompresses the picture slightly. The tool uses a high quality setting, and you can pick PNG to avoid any loss.
Can I flip a screenshot or a logo?
Yes. Any image the browser can open works, including screenshots, logos and drawings. If it has transparency, save as PNG to keep it.
Are my pictures uploaded?
No. The picture is loaded and processed in your browser, and the flipped version is made on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.