Image Flipper

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

For more advanced editing, try NerdsTips Studio with layers and blend modes, or rotate images by any custom angle.