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Flip Image
Mirror a photo horizontally, vertically or both ways. Preview the reflected image and download it as PNG.
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For a sideways photo with normal-looking text, use Rotate Image rather than a mirror flip.
Quick steps
How to flip an image
Choose the reflection
Pick horizontal, vertical or both directions.
Check any writing
Make sure text and logos face the way you intended, then save the PNG.
A few useful details
Mirror the photo, rather than turning it
A horizontal flip swaps left and right. A vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Choose the direction that matches what you need, then inspect the preview before saving.
Be careful with writing. A horizontal flip reverses letters, numbers and logos along with everything else. That can be useful for a mirrored selfie, but it may be wrong for product labels or signs.
The download keeps the original dimensions and is saved as PNG. Existing transparency is retained. The tool flips the whole image; it does not isolate one person or object.
Before you save the result
For a sideways photo with normal-looking text, use Rotate Image rather than a mirror flip.
Keep your original when experimenting. Flipping twice in the same direction returns the original orientation.
Choose the reflection that matches the problem
Use horizontal for a left-right reflection
A horizontal flip is the familiar mirror effect. It can change which way a face or object points in a design. It also reverses writing, labels and logos, so inspect those areas before using a mirrored image in a catalogue or public graphic.
Use vertical for a top-bottom reflection
A vertical flip reflects the complete picture across a horizontal line. It is not the same operation as a quarter turn. If the source merely appears sideways, use Rotate Image instead of trying different reflections until the orientation happens to look plausible.
Both directions can be useful to understand
Applying horizontal and vertical flips together gives the same final orientation as a 180° rotation. The pixel dimensions stay unchanged in this tool. Try the preview when you are unsure, and compare it with a clear reference such as readable text or the intended subject direction.
Keep the image’s meaning in mind
Mirroring can change more than appearance. Directional signs, diagrams, product markings or writing may become misleading. The tool does not understand which parts should remain unchanged. Use a normal original when accurate left-right relationships are important.
Visual examples
Compare three ways to mirror an image
Real mirrored examples. Flipping does not remove a background or change the file dimensions.
Input![Mirror left and right — Input]()
After![Mirror left and right — After]()
EXAMPLE 01
Mirror left and right
A horizontal flip reverses the image across its vertical axis. Lettering would also appear mirrored.
Real mirrored examples. Flipping does not remove a background or change the file dimensions.
Input![Mirror top and bottom — Input]()
After![Mirror top and bottom — After]()
EXAMPLE 02
Mirror top and bottom
A vertical flip reverses the image across its horizontal axis.
Real mirrored examples. Flipping does not remove a background or change the file dimensions.
Input![Flip in both directions — Input]()
After![Flip in both directions — After]()
EXAMPLE 03
Flip in both directions
Reversing both axes produces the same orientation as a 180° rotation.
Real mirrored examples. Flipping does not remove a background or change the file dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What does flipping both directions do?
The final orientation is the same as a 180° rotation.
Can I flip a person without flipping the text?
Not here. The reflection applies to the complete image, including any text.
Can I undo the flip?
Flip in the same direction again, or start from the original. Keep the original when you are experimenting.
Is flipping twice in the same direction an undo?
It returns the image to the same orientation. Keeping the original is still the simplest way to start again.
Can I mirror the photo without changing its dimensions?
Yes. The reflection keeps the decoded width and height; the PNG’s file size may differ from the source.
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