Image Flipper
Flip images horizontally or vertically. Free online image mirror tool.
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Understanding Image Flipping
Image flipping — also called mirroring — is one of the simplest yet most useful image transformations. It reflects an image across an axis, either horizontally (like looking in a mirror) or vertically (like turning a page upside-down).
How Canvas Flipping Works
This tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API to flip images. For a horizontal flip, the canvas context is translated to the right edge and scaled by (-1, 1) using ctx.scale(). For a vertical flip, the context is translated to the bottom edge and scaled by (1, -1). The image is then drawn at the origin, producing an instant mirrored result.
Common Use Cases
- Correcting selfies that appear mirrored from front-facing cameras
- Creating symmetrical patterns and kaleidoscope effects
- Preparing textures for 3D modeling and game development
- Reversing text in images for printing on transfer paper
- Comparing photos with their mirror images for symmetry analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
Flipping creates a mirror image — horizontal flip reverses left and right, while vertical flip reverses top and bottom. Rotating turns the image around its center point by a given angle.