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How do I mirror or flip an image online for free?

Short answer

Use a browser-based rotate and flip tool to mirror the picture horizontally, flip it vertically, or turn it in 90 degree steps, then download the result. It is free, runs entirely on your device with nothing uploaded, and leaves your original file untouched.

The selfie problem and friends

Front cameras often save selfies mirrored, so any text in the shot reads backwards. Scanned film, screenshots of reversed webcam feeds, and product photos that need to face the other way for a layout all have the same fix: a horizontal mirror flip. A vertical flip and 90 degree rotations cover the rest of the orientation mishaps.

A pixel-exact operation

Flipping and rotating in 90 degree steps just rearranges the existing pixels, so there is no resampling and no quality loss in the geometry of the operation. The tool draws the transformed image on a canvas in your browser and hands you the download, with the photo never leaving your machine.

Step by step

  1. Add the image. Open the rotate and flip tool and select your picture.
  2. Flip or rotate. Mirror it horizontally, flip it vertically, or rotate in 90 degree steps until it looks right.
  3. Download. Save the corrected image to your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mirroring and rotating?

Mirroring reflects the image so left and right swap, like a mirror. Rotating turns the whole picture around its center.

Does flipping reduce quality?

Flips and 90 degree rotations rearrange pixels without resampling, so the image geometry loses nothing.

Is the picture uploaded?

No. The transformation happens in your browser and the file stays on your device.

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