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Flip Image

Flip or mirror any image horizontally or vertically in one click. Free online image flipper with instant preview — photos never leave your browser.

Drop an image to flip or mirrorProcessed locally — never uploaded

What is the Flip Image?

The ByteTools image flipper mirrors any JPG, PNG or WebP picture horizontally (left–right), vertically (top–bottom), or both at once.

  • Horizontal (mirror) and vertical flip in one click
  • Combine both flips for a rotated-mirror effect
  • Instant live preview before downloading
  • Lossless PNG output preserves transparency
  • Works with JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF stills
  • Fully private — processed locally in your browser

How to use the Flip Image

  1. 1

    Upload the image you want to mirror.

  2. 2

    Toggle 'Flip horizontal' to mirror left–right, or 'Flip vertical' to mirror top–bottom (or both).

  3. 3

    Review the live preview of the flipped result.

  4. 4

    Click Download to save the mirrored image as a PNG.

About the Flip Image

The ByteTools image flipper mirrors any JPG, PNG or WebP picture horizontally (left–right), vertically (top–bottom), or both at once. The preview updates instantly so you can see exactly what you will download.

Mirroring is essential for fixing selfies that saved reversed, correcting scanned negatives, preparing images for iron-on transfer printing, and creating symmetrical design assets.

The flip is performed with a simple canvas transform right in your browser. No uploads, no accounts, no watermarks — your images stay on your device from start to finish.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between flipping and rotating an image?

Flipping mirrors the image across an axis — text appears backwards after a horizontal flip. Rotating turns the whole image around its center, so nothing is mirrored. Flipping horizontally and vertically together looks like a 180° rotation, but each single flip is a genuinely different operation.

How do I mirror a selfie back to normal?

Front cameras often save selfies mirrored. Upload the photo, enable 'Flip horizontal', and download — text on clothing and signs will read correctly again, matching how other people actually see you.

Why do I need to flip an image for t-shirt transfer printing?

Iron-on transfer paper is applied face-down, which reverses the design. Flipping the image horizontally before printing means the design reads correctly once transferred onto the fabric.

Does flipping an image lose quality?

No. Flipping just reverses the order of pixels — no resampling or compression is involved, and the result is saved as lossless PNG. Your flipped image is pixel-for-pixel as sharp as the original.

Is my photo uploaded when I flip it?

No. The flip runs entirely in your browser using a canvas scale(-1) transform. The file never leaves your computer, so it is safe for private pictures.

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