Flip Image

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Flip images horizontally or vertically in your browser. Mirror selfies to match how you see yourself, create reflection effects, fix reversed scans. Lossless processing preserves full quality. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF. No uploads, works offline.

How to Flip Images

Upload image file (any format)

Choose flip direction: horizontal or vertical

Preview shows mirrored result instantly

Click Process to apply flip

Download flipped image

Key Features

Horizontal vs Vertical Flip

Horizontal flip mirrors left↔right (selfie correction, text reversal). Vertical flip mirrors top↔bottom (upside-down effect, reflections). Both are lossless pixel operations—no quality loss or recompression.

Common Use Cases

Selfies look wrong because front camera mirrors image—flip to match mirror view. Create water reflection effects for design work. Fix reversed scans or mirrored text. Correct images imported from flipped sources. Match image orientation to original scene.

Combine with Rotation

Flip + rotate achieves any orientation. Horizontal flip + 90° rotation = vertical flip + 270° rotation. Chain operations: flip horizontally → rotate 180° → flip vertically creates complex transformations. Each operation lossless.

Format Preservation

Output matches input format exactly. JPG→JPG, PNG→PNG (with transparency), WebP→WebP. Metadata stripped (EXIF orientation tags removed). File size remains similar—flip doesn't compress or re-encode.

Privacy & Security

Canvas-based flipping happens entirely in browser. Zero server uploads—your images never leave your device. Works offline after page load. Perfect for private photos: selfies, ID documents, personal materials. Verify via DevTools Network tab—no upload requests during processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do selfies look weird after taking them?

Front cameras mirror preview to match how you see yourself in mirrors. Saved photo is un-mirrored (how others see you). This causes 'that's not how I look' effect—faces are asymmetric, so mirrored version looks different. Flip horizontally to restore familiar mirror appearance.

What's the difference between horizontal flip and 180° rotation?

Horizontal flip mirrors left↔right (text becomes backwards). 180° rotation spins image upside-down (text readable but inverted). Horizontal flip + vertical flip = 180° rotation. They're mathematically related but visually distinct transformations.

Will flipping reduce image quality?

No. Flipping is lossless pixel rearrangement—each pixel moves to mirror position, no data discarded. File size changes minimally (±5%) due to compression algorithm efficiency varying by content orientation. Quality identical to original.

Can I flip the same image multiple times?

Yes. Each flip is lossless. Flip horizontally twice = original orientation. Flip horizontally + flip vertically = 180° rotation. No cumulative quality loss—pure mathematical pixel repositioning, not re-encoding.

How do I create a water reflection effect?

Flip original image vertically → fade bottom half with gradient transparency → overlay below original. This tool provides the flip step. For gradient fade, use image editor (Photoshop, GIMP) or CSS for web. Vertical flip mirrors image perfectly for reflection base.

Does this work on text in images?

Yes but text becomes backwards (horizontal flip) or upside-down (vertical flip). Use case: fix mirrored scans where document was inserted backwards in scanner. Won't fix rotated text—use rotate tool instead. For OCR-readable mirrored text, flip then use text extraction tool.

What happens to transparent areas in PNGs?

Preserved perfectly. Transparency alpha channel flips with image. Useful for flipping logos, graphics with transparency. No white background added unlike some tools that strip alpha channel.