Flip Image — Mirror a Photo Horizontally or Vertically, Free
Upload an image, flip it, and download the result — instantly.
A free online flip image tool — mirror a photo horizontally, vertically, or both at once, with a live preview before you download. No quality loss, no signup. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
What does flipping an image do?
Flipping an image mirrors it across an axis — horizontal flip reverses it left-to-right, like a reflection facing you; vertical flip reverses it top-to-bottom, turning it upside down. Unlike rotation, a flip reverses asymmetric details (text becomes backwards, a person facing left now faces right), which is exactly why photographers use it to correct a "selfie mirror" effect, and designers use it to create symmetric compositions or mirrored graphics.
Common reason to flip: fixing a mirrored selfie
Front-facing phone cameras often show a mirror-flipped preview, so photos can save flipped compared to how you actually looked — any text or logo on your clothing reads backwards. Uploading here and clicking Flip Horizontal instantly corrects it to match reality.
Flip vs rotate — not the same thing
A 180° rotation and a horizontal + vertical flip can look identical for symmetric images, but they behave differently for anything with readable text or an asymmetric subject. Rotating spins the whole image around its center; flipping mirrors it across an axis. If your goal is to reverse a reflection (like the selfie case above), you want a flip, not a rotation.
No quality loss
Flipping only rearranges pixels — it doesn't resample, recompress, or resize anything. The downloaded PNG is the same resolution as your source image, just mirrored.
Frequently asked questions
How do I flip an image?
Upload, drag, or paste an image, then click Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical — the preview updates instantly. Turn both on at once for a 180° flip. Click Download PNG when it looks right.
What's the difference between flipping horizontally and vertically?
Flipping horizontally mirrors the image left-to-right, like a reflection in a mirror you're facing — this is what most people mean by "flip a photo." Flipping vertically mirrors it top-to-bottom, turning it upside down along the horizontal axis.
Is flipping the same as rotating?
No. Rotating turns the whole image around a center point while keeping it geometrically identical, just reoriented. Flipping mirrors it — text and asymmetric details end up reversed, which rotation never does.
Will flipping reduce my image quality?
No. Flipping only rearranges existing pixels — it doesn't resample or compress the image content. The download is a fresh PNG at the same resolution as your source image.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The flip happens locally in your browser using a canvas — your image never leaves your device, and nothing is stored on a server.
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