What formats are supported for image flipping?

The tool supports JPG, PNG, and WebP formats. You can download the flipped image in the same format as the original.

Will flipping an image reduce its quality?

No. Flipping is a lossless geometric transformation — it does not re-compress or alter the pixel data beyond changing their positions. Image quality is preserved.

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Free Image Flip & Mirror Tool - Flip Images Online

Flip and mirror photos horizontally or vertically online. No signup, no watermark, instant results.

Image Flipper

Select Image to Flip

Choose an image to flip horizontally or vertically

What is an Image Flip Tool?

An image flip tool mirrors a photograph or graphic across an axis — either horizontally (creating a left-right mirror image) or vertically (flipping it upside down). Flipping is different from rotating: a horizontal flip makes the left side become the right and vice versa, as if you held the image up to a mirror. ToolsWallet's image flip tool uses the browser's Canvas API to perform this transformation instantly — your image never leaves your device.

Horizontal Flip vs Vertical Flip

↔ Horizontal Flip (Mirror)

Reflects the image left-to-right. The left side becomes the right side. Also called a “horizontal mirror” or “left-right flip”.

Common uses:

• Create mirror selfies for Instagram
• Fix selfies where text appears backwards
• Create symmetric design compositions

↕ Vertical Flip (Upside Down)

Reflects the image top-to-bottom. The top becomes the bottom. Also called a “vertical mirror” or “upside-down flip”.

Common uses:

• Correct upside-down scanned documents
• Create reflection effects for water scenes
• Fix incorrectly oriented photos

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Upload your image
Click or drag your JPG, PNG, or WebP image into the upload area.
2
Choose flip direction
Click "Flip Horizontal" to mirror left-right, or "Flip Vertical" to flip upside down. You can apply both for a 180° flip.
3
Preview the result
See the flipped image instantly in the preview area.
4
Download
Click "Download" to save your flipped image. No watermark added.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between flipping and rotating an image?

Flipping creates a mirror reflection — like holding the image in front of a mirror. Rotating turns the image by an angle (90°, 180°, 270°) without creating a mirror effect.

Why does text appear backwards in my selfie?

Front-facing cameras on phones often show a "mirror preview" — what you see is a mirror image of yourself. When the photo is saved, some apps keep the mirror orientation, making text and logos appear backwards. A horizontal flip fixes this.

Will the image quality change after flipping?

No. Flipping is lossless — it only changes the geometric orientation of pixels, not their values. If you download as PNG, there is zero quality loss. JPEG download may re-compress slightly.

Can I flip and rotate at the same time?

Yes. Apply a flip first, then use our Image Rotate tool to also rotate the image if needed. You can also flip both horizontally and vertically for the same result as a 180° rotation.