Free Image Flip / Mirror Tool
Flip any photo horizontally or vertically instantly in your browser. Mirror a selfie, fix an upside-down scan, or create a symmetrical effect, then download in seconds - no upload, no sign-up, completely free.
Flip · Mirror · Horizontal & Vertical · Free · Private
Drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP image, choose horizontal or vertical flip, then export as PNG (lossless) or JPG (smaller file). Everything happens locally on your device.
Drop your image here or click to select
Supports PNG, JPG, and WebP - up to 50 MB
Last updated: June 17 2026
Reviewed and tested by the QuickTooly Team
Image Flip Guide
Flip or Mirror an Image Online - Free and Instant
Flipping a photo - mirroring it horizontally or turning it upside down vertically - is a simple fix for scanned documents loaded backwards, selfies that read mirrored, or a quick way to create a symmetrical composition. This tool flips any JPG, PNG, or WebP image directly in your browser, with no quality loss and no software to install.
What Is Image Flipping?
Image flipping is the process of mirroring an image along an axis: a horizontal flip swaps left and right, and a vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Unlike rotating, flipping reverses the image rather than spinning it.
A horizontal flip swaps left and right (a mirror effect), while a vertical flip swaps top and bottom (turning the image upside down). Flipping is different from rotating - a flip mirrors the image, while a rotation spins it around a point.
Why Flip an Image?
- Fix mirrored selfies: Front camera photos often appear mirrored compared to how others see you - flip horizontally to correct text or logos in the shot.
- Correct scanned documents: A page scanned face-down or loaded backwards can be quickly mirrored back to readable orientation.
- Creative symmetry effects: Mirror a landscape or pattern to create symmetrical, kaleidoscope-style compositions.
- Design and layout needs: Reverse the direction a subject faces to better fit a page layout or composition.
- Privacy focused: Flipping happens entirely in your browser - your image is never uploaded to a server.
- 100% free: No registration, no watermarks, completely free to use.
How Browser-Based Image Flipping Works
This tool draws your image onto an HTML5 Canvas and applies a transform - a horizontal flip translates the canvas by its width and scales the x-axis by -1 (ctx.scale(-1, 1)), while a vertical flip does the same on the y-axis (ctx.scale(1, -1)). The image is then redrawn onto the transformed canvas, producing a pixel-perfect mirror with no quality loss. Because the entire operation runs in Canvas, no pixel data is ever transmitted off your device.
Common Uses for Flipped Images
- Social media posts: Mirror a photo so text, logos, or a subject's facing direction reads correctly before posting.
- Print & layout design: Flip product photos or portraits to face the right direction for a page or ad layout.
- Document correction: Fix scanned or photographed documents and ID cards that were captured mirrored or upside down.
- Photo editing & art: Create symmetrical or kaleidoscope-style compositions by mirroring a single source image.
How to Flip an Image - 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file into the upload area, or click "Select Image" to browse. A thumbnail preview appears immediately so you can confirm the right file is loaded.
Step 2: Choose Flip Direction and Output Format
Pick "Horizontal (Mirror)" to flip left-to-right, or "Vertical" to flip top-to-bottom. Choose PNG for lossless quality or JPG for a smaller file, adjusting the quality slider as needed.
Step 3: Flip and Download
Click "Flip Image." The result panel shows a before/after preview and the file sizes. Click "Download" to save the flipped image - the whole process runs locally in your browser in under a second.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between flipping and rotating?
Flipping mirrors an image along an axis - left becomes right (horizontal) or top becomes bottom (vertical). Rotating spins the entire image around a center point instead, like turning a photo 90 or 180 degrees. This tool only flips; it does not rotate images.
Does flipping an image reduce its quality?
No. Flipping simply rearranges existing pixels - no resampling or interpolation occurs. Choosing PNG output keeps the result fully lossless; JPG output quality depends only on the quality slider, the same as any other JPG export.
Does this tool preserve transparency in PNG files?
Yes, when exporting to PNG. Transparent areas remain transparent after flipping. If you export to JPG, transparent areas are filled with white since JPG does not support transparency.
Does this tool upload my images to a server?
No. All flipping happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image is never sent to any server, stored, or processed outside your own device.
What's the maximum file size I can flip?
The tool supports images up to 50 MB. Very large images may take a moment to process because the Canvas API draws every pixel in your browser's memory.
Should I export a flipped image as PNG or JPG?
Use PNG if you need lossless quality, transparency, or plan to edit the image further. Use JPG if you want the smallest possible file size for sharing or web use - 85-92% quality is usually indistinguishable from the original at a fraction of the size.
| Format | Best for | Transparency | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | Lossless quality, further editing | Preserved | Larger |
| JPG | Sharing, web use | Not supported (filled white) | Smaller |
Can I flip an image both horizontally and vertically?
This tool applies one flip direction at a time. To flip both ways - equivalent to a 180-degree rotation - flip horizontally, download the result, then upload it again and flip vertically.
Can I flip an image on my phone?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your mobile browser - no app install required. Open this page on your phone, upload a photo from your camera roll, choose a direction, and download the flipped result the same way as on desktop.
Does flipping change the image dimensions?
No. Flipping only mirrors pixel positions along an axis - the output keeps the exact same width and height as the original image.
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Start Flipping Your Images Now
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