Flip Image

Flip images horizontally or vertically and download the result instantly in your browser.

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How to use Flip Image

Flipping an image is a simple transformation that you should not need a photo editor for. The Flip Image tool handles it directly in your browser — upload, flip, download. No server upload, no account, no waiting. Upload your image: Click Select Image or drag and drop your file into the drop zone. Supported formats are JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF (static). The image loads into the preview canvas instantly. Flip horizontally: Click Flip Horizontal to mirror the image left-to-right. The left side becomes the right side — useful for creating a mirror-image version of a photo, correcting a selfie that appears reversed, flipping a logo for a reversed-text design, or creating symmetrical compositions. Flip vertically: Click Flip Vertical to mirror the image top-to-bottom. The top becomes the bottom — creates an upside-down reflection effect, useful for water reflection compositions, greeting card effects, and graphic design elements. Flip both: Apply both horizontal and vertical flips to rotate the image 180° (equivalent to a 180° rotation, not a 90° rotation). Use this when you need a photo that is both mirrored and upside down. Rotate: Rotate 90° clockwise or counterclockwise for images captured in the wrong orientation. This works independently of flipping. Preview and compare: The canvas shows a live preview that updates immediately after each transformation. The original is preserved — all transformations are non-destructive until you download. Download: Click Download to save the flipped image. Choose between PNG (preserves transparency) or JPEG (smaller file size for photos). The downloaded file is named with "flipped" appended to the original filename for easy identification. All processing happens using the browser's Canvas API — your images are never uploaded to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What image formats does the flip tool support?

Input formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, and static GIF. Animated GIFs are loaded as static (first frame only). Output formats: PNG (best for images with transparency, sharp edges, or text) and JPEG (smaller file size for photographs). WebP output is not currently available, but PNG and JPEG cover the vast majority of use cases.

Does flipping an image reduce its quality?

No. Flipping is a lossless geometric transformation — it rearranges pixels without any resampling or compression. If you download as PNG, which is lossless, quality is preserved exactly. If you download as JPEG, a small amount of recompression occurs — set the JPEG quality slider to 95+ to keep it visually identical to the original.

What is the difference between flipping and rotating an image?

Flipping mirrors the image across an axis — horizontal flip creates a left-right mirror, vertical flip creates an up-down mirror. Rotating turns the image around a central point: 90° clockwise tilts the entire image sideways, 180° turns it upside down. A 180° rotation is equivalent to flipping both horizontally and vertically simultaneously.

Why would I need to flip a selfie or portrait photo?

Smartphone front cameras capture images as mirror images — what you see on screen is what you see in a mirror, not how others see you. Some people prefer to flip their selfies to show the non-mirrored view, which is how you actually appear to others. Text in selfies (on clothing, signs, or books) also appears backwards until flipped.

Can I flip a transparent PNG and keep the transparency?

Yes. Choose PNG as the output format. The canvas preserves the alpha channel during flipping, so any transparent areas in the original are correctly maintained in the flipped output. Choosing JPEG output would convert transparency to white (or black on some systems), since JPEG does not support alpha channels.

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