PDFConvertersOnline.comHow to flip an image
- Choose the picture, or several pictures, that you want to mirror.
- Press Flip left–right for a mirror image, or Flip top–bottom to turn it over vertically.
- Check the preview and press Flip and save to download the result.
Flipping is not the same as rotating
A flip makes a mirror image: what was on the left ends up on the right, and any writing reads backwards. A rotation only turns the picture, so writing stays readable, just at an angle. Flipping top to bottom looks a bit like turning a photo upside down, but it is still a reflection, like a lake mirroring a mountain. If what you actually need is to turn a sideways photo, use Rotate Image instead.
Fixing mirrored selfies
The front camera preview on a phone behaves like a mirror, because that is how people are used to seeing their own face. Depending on the phone and its settings, the saved photo may keep that mirrored view. You notice it when there is text in the picture: a T-shirt slogan, a street sign or a book title reads backwards. Flip the photo left to right and the text becomes readable again, and the scene matches what other people saw in front of you.
The reverse also happens. You may be used to your mirrored face, so an unmirrored selfie can look slightly "off" to you. Flipping it back is a matter of taste; neither version is wrong.
Other reasons to mirror a picture
- Iron-on transfers and T-shirt printing. Transfer paper prints the design reversed, so it must be mirrored before printing to read correctly on the fabric.
- Layout balance. Designers flip a photo so a person looks toward the text instead of off the page.
- Scans made the wrong way round, such as a film negative or a slide placed upside down in the scanner.
- Matching pairs, for example making a left and a right version of an arrow, icon or shoe photo.
Take care with images containing logos, maps or real text you want people to read: after a flip they will all be reversed.
Flip a batch of photos
Add a whole set of files and the same mirror is applied to each one. Thumbnails under the preview show every image flipped before you save. You can combine a flip with a quarter turn or a small angle correction in the same step, and download the results one by one or as a single ZIP.
Quality and privacy
A flip only moves pixels, so nothing is blurred or resized. PNG output is lossless; JPG and WebP are re-saved at 92% quality. Your pictures are processed on your own device and never leave it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between flip horizontal and flip vertical?
Flip left–right (horizontal) swaps the left and right sides, like looking in a mirror. Flip top–bottom (vertical) swaps the top and bottom, like a reflection in water.
How do I un-mirror a selfie?
Open the photo and press Flip left–right once. Any text in the picture should now read the normal way. Save it and use the new file.
Will flipping the image twice bring back the original?
Yes. Flipping the same way twice cancels out, and the preview returns to the original picture.
Can I flip and rotate at the same time?
Yes. The rotate buttons and the angle slider are on the same screen, and all changes are saved together in one file.
Is there a limit on how many images I can flip?
There is no set limit. Files are handled one at a time on your device, so the only limit is its memory.