To flip an image, choose Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical, or both, and click Flip. The picture is mirrored with no loss of quality. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
What does flipping an image do?
A horizontal flip swaps left and right, like looking in a mirror. A vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Flipping both at once is the same as turning the picture 180 degrees.
Flipping is different from rotating. A flipped letter R looks backward, while a rotated one looks upside down.
When would you flip a photo?
- Front-camera selfies are often mirrored, so text and signs read backward. Flip horizontally to fix it.
- You want a product photo or a graphic to face the other way in a layout.
- A scan or a photo came out upside down or mirrored.
- You need a reflection or a symmetrical design.
How to flip an image
- Click Select File, or drag your image into the drop zone.
- Choose Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical, or both.
- Click Flip, check the preview, then click Download.
Quality and related tools
Pixels aren't changed, only rearranged, so quality is exactly the same. If you need to turn the picture by 90, 180, or 270 degrees instead, use Rotate Image. To cut the picture down afterward, use Crop Image, and to resize it use Image Resizer.
Learn more about image formats in our image format guide.
Flipping for printing and design
Some jobs need a mirrored image on purpose. Iron-on and heat transfer designs are printed in reverse so they read correctly once pressed onto fabric. Flip the artwork horizontally before you print it.
In layouts, flipping a photo so the subject looks toward the text, rather than off the page, guides the reader's eye. Just check any writing in the picture first, since flipped text reads backward.
Frequently asked questions
How do I mirror an image online?
Drop the image in, choose Flip Horizontal, and click Flip. Then download the mirrored copy.
What's the difference between flipping and rotating?
Flipping mirrors the picture, while rotating turns it around its center. A mirrored R looks backward, and a rotated R looks turned.
Can I flip both ways at once?
Yes. Selecting both directions is the same as a 180-degree rotation.
Will flipping reduce quality?
No. The pixels are only rearranged, so nothing is lost.
Should I flip my selfie before posting?
If text in the photo reads backward, yes. Otherwise it's a matter of taste, since many people are used to the mirrored view.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The flip happens in your browser and the file stays on your device.
Should I flip a selfie taken with the front camera?
Front-camera photos are often saved mirrored, so a horizontal flip puts signs and text the right way round. Many phones also have a setting that stops selfies from being mirrored in the first place, which saves you the extra step.