Flip Image Online – Free & Instant Mirror Tool
Our free online flip tool lets you mirror any photo horizontally or vertically in seconds — no software to install and no account required. Whether you need to correct a mirrored selfie, create a symmetrical reflection effect, or simply flip an image for a design, just upload your photo, click a button, and download the result at its full original resolution.
How to Flip a Photo
1
Upload Your Image
Drop a photo onto the panel, click Upload Photo, or paste with Ctrl + V. Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC & GIF.
2
Choose a Flip Direction
Click Horizontal to mirror left-to-right, Vertical to flip upside-down, or both at once. Click the active button again to undo that flip.
3
Save Your Photo
Choose an output format (JPEG, PNG, or WebP) and click Save Photo to download at full original resolution.
Why Use This Flip Tool?
- Full-resolution output – flips are applied to the original image size, not a downscaled preview.
- Combine both flips – flip horizontally and vertically at the same time for a 180° rotation effect.
- HEIC support – iPhone photos in HEIC/HEIF format are automatically converted before editing.
- Multiple output formats – save as JPEG, PNG, or WebP with adjustable quality for JPEG and WebP.
- Works entirely in your browser – your photos are never uploaded to any server.
- Paste from clipboard – paste a screenshot or copied image directly with Ctrl + V / Cmd + V.
- Free & unlimited – no signup, no watermarks, no limits.
Common Uses for Flipping Images
Image flipping is one of the simplest yet most useful photo editing techniques. Here are some popular reasons people use an online flip tool:
- Correct mirrored selfies – front cameras often mirror the image; flip horizontally to match what others see.
- Create reflection effects – flip an image vertically and combine it with the original for a water-reflection look.
- Fix scanned documents – quickly correct upside-down or back-to-front scans.
- Design & layout work – mirror an asset to achieve visual balance in compositions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the tool is 100% free with no usage limits. You do not need to create an account or provide any payment information.
No. All processing happens entirely inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your image is never sent to any server, so your privacy is fully protected.
A horizontal flip mirrors the image left-to-right, as if held up to a mirror. A vertical flip turns the image upside-down, as if reflected in water. You can apply both at once to achieve a 180° rotation.
Yes. HEIC and HEIF files (the default format on modern iPhones) are automatically converted to JPEG in your browser before editing. A loading indicator is shown during conversion. The saved file will be in JPEG format.
Yes. The flip is applied to an off-screen canvas at the original image dimensions, so the downloaded file has the same pixel width and height as the photo you uploaded.
Yes. Use the format dropdown above the Save button to choose JPEG, PNG, or WebP. For JPEG and WebP you can also expand the quality setting (the gear icon) to control the compression level from 1% to 100%.