About the Online Mirror
Sometimes you just need a mirror: to check your hair before a video call, to put on makeup or contact lenses, to look at your teeth, or to see how you appear on camera. This online mirror turns your phone or computer camera into one. Press Start camera and allow access, and you see yourself in a large, flipped view just like a real mirror. You can turn the mirror flip off to see how others will see you on a video call, switch between the front and back cameras on a phone, and save a still photo. The video is shown only on your own screen and is never recorded or sent anywhere.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Online Mirror
- 1Press Start camera and allow camera access when your browser asks.
- 2Check the live view. It is flipped like a mirror by default.
- 3Turn the mirror view off to see yourself as others see you.
- 4Use Switch camera on a phone to change between front and back.
- 5Press Save a photo to download a picture, then Stop camera.
Handy uses
- Check your face before a video call.
- Apply makeup, shave or fix your hair.
- Insert or remove contact lenses.
- Look at your throat, teeth or a spot on your skin.
- See how a pose or outfit looks.
Getting a clear view
Face a window or light source rather than having it behind you, so your face is evenly lit. Clean the camera lens with a soft cloth. Hold the device at eye level to avoid unflattering angles, and steady it against something if you want to see detail. If the picture is too dark, move to a brighter spot, since many cameras reduce quality in dim light.
If you use the mirror to check how you look on camera, remember that the picture you see here may differ from the call app, because apps apply their own cropping, brightness and compression. Do a short test call with a friend if the look matters, and adjust your lighting and position until both views seem right. The saved photo can also be a handy record of a setup, such as where you placed the lamp and the camera for a good video background.
Privacy and safety
Press Stop camera when you finish, so that the camera light goes off. The page asks for access each time you start it, unless you have allowed it permanently in your browser settings. On shared computers, check that no other tab is using the camera. If you ever see the camera light on when you did not expect it, close the tab and review which sites have access.
Related tools
The Webcam Test checks your camera's quality, the Mic Test checks your microphone, the Screen Recorder captures your screen and the Flip Image tool mirrors saved photos.
Features
- Live mirror view
- Mirror flip on or off
- Front and back camera
- Save a photo as PNG
- Camera stays on your device
- Stops cleanly when you press Stop
Frequently asked questions
Is my camera video recorded or uploaded?
No. The video is shown in your browser on your device only. The tool does not record, store or send it. A photo is saved only when you press Save a photo, and it goes to your own downloads.
Why does the browser ask for permission?
Browsers protect your camera. You must allow access before a website can use it. If you blocked it by mistake, change the camera setting for this site in your browser and press Start again.
Why is the view flipped?
A real mirror reverses left and right, so a mirrored view feels natural when you check your appearance. Video calls show others the unflipped version, so turn the mirror view off to see what they see.
Why don't I see my camera?
Another app may be using it, the camera might be off or blocked in the system settings, or the page may not be served over a secure connection. Close other apps and check your device privacy settings.
Can I use the back camera?
On phones and tablets, press Switch camera while the camera is on. Not all devices let a browser choose the camera.
Is the saved photo mirrored?
If the mirror view is on, the saved photo matches what you see on screen. Turn it off before saving if you want the normal, unflipped picture.