🔃 Flip Image (Mirror)
Mirror an image left-to-right or top-to-bottom in one click, same dimensions, same quality, done in your browser.
How the flip image (mirror) works
Flipping mirrors the pixels across an axis: a horizontal flip swaps left and right (a true mirror image), a vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Under the hood the canvas is scaled by −1 on the chosen axis and shifted back into view, which reflects every pixel to the mirrored position on the same-sized canvas, so nothing is scaled down or cropped, only reflected. Because each pixel maps exactly onto another position, the reflection itself is lossless; you can then export as JPEG, PNG or WebP.
Horizontal flip is the common one: it "un-mirrors" selfies (front cameras mirror the preview, so text and faces come out reversed) and builds symmetric layouts. Vertical flip is rarer, mostly for reflections. Flipping is not rotating, a flip reflects the image, a rotation turns it; for quarter-turns use the rotate-image tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I mirror an image?
Load the image and tick "Flip horizontally" to mirror it left-to-right (or "Flip vertically" for top-to-bottom), then download. You can apply both axes at once for a 180° reflection.
Why does my selfie look mirrored?
Phone front cameras show a mirrored preview so it feels like a mirror, and some save it that way, text and asymmetric details come out reversed. A horizontal flip corrects it.
Is flipping the same as rotating?
No. Flipping reflects the image across an axis; rotating turns it around its centre. This tool flips; use the rotate-image tool for 90°, 180° or 270° turns.
Does flipping change the file size or quality?
The dimensions stay identical and it's a simple reflection, so there is no quality loss beyond the normal re-encode. Choose PNG for a lossless result or JPEG/WebP for a smaller file.
When would I use a vertical flip?
It's the less common one, mainly for creating a reflection effect (a mirrored copy below an object, like water), correcting an image that was scanned or captured upside-down, or matching the orientation of a flipped layer in a design. For everyday selfie and text fixes you want the horizontal flip.
Can I flip both directions at once?
Yes, applying a horizontal and a vertical flip together reflects the image across both axes, which is the same as rotating it 180°. Use both toggles when you need that combined result.
Does flipping remove or alter EXIF data like location?
Re-encoding the image through the canvas produces a fresh file that generally drops the original EXIF metadata, including any GPS location and camera tags. That is often a privacy benefit, but it also means an orientation tag is not carried over, the pixels themselves are already reflected, so the result displays correctly without one.
Why flip an image for a print or vinyl transfer?
Heat-transfer vinyl and iron-on designs are applied face-down, so any text or logo must be mirrored horizontally first to read correctly once pressed. A horizontal flip produces that mirror image, which is why the flip tool is a common step before cutting or printing a transfer.
Is the image uploaded?
No, the flip is done with the Canvas API in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and the tool works offline.