How do I fix a selfie that looks mirrored or reversed?

Front-facing smartphone cameras capture photos as a mirror image — the left and right sides are swapped compared to what you see in a real mirror. This is why text in selfies often appears backwards, and why your face looks slightly different to you in photos versus in a mirror. To fix it: upload the selfie and click Flip Horizontally. The result will match what you actually look like in a mirror. This is the most common use case for this tool.

Can I flip multiple images at the same time?

Yes — bulk flipping is one of this tool's core features. Upload as many images as you need, select your flip direction (horizontal, vertical, or both), and process them all at once. All images receive the same transformation simultaneously. Download your results as a ZIP file. This is especially useful for product photographers who need all images facing the same direction, or anyone fixing a batch of photos that were scanned or captured in a mirrored orientation.

Does flipping an image reduce its quality?

No. Flipping is a lossless operation — it rearranges pixels without any recompression or quality loss. The output image is identical in quality to the input. File size may differ very slightly depending on the output format, but the visual quality of the image is completely preserved. This is true for both horizontal and vertical flipping.

What does "flip horizontally" versus "flip vertically" actually do?

Flip Horizontally (also called a horizontal mirror or left-right flip) swaps the left and right sides of the image. Imagine holding a mirror to the right edge of the photo — that is what you get. It is what most people mean when they say they want to "flip" an image. Flip Vertically (also called a vertical mirror or top-bottom flip) swaps the top and bottom of the image, turning it upside down. Think of it as a reflection in still water. You can apply both at the same time, which produces the same result as rotating 180°.

Will flipping an image affect its EXIF data or orientation tag?

When you flip an image using this tool, the EXIF Orientation tag is updated to reflect the new orientation — so the image displays correctly in all applications without any additional rotation being applied automatically. Some tools only change the EXIF tag without actually rotating the pixels, which can cause images to display differently in different apps. This tool physically transforms the image pixels, so what you see in the preview is exactly what you get in the downloaded file. Flip changed your photo's EXIF data? Check the EXIF Editor

What image formats can I flip?

The tool supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files. For GIFs, only the first frame is flipped (animated GIFs are not supported for flipping — use the GIF Maker or GIF Compressor for animated GIF editing). All formats are processed at their original resolution with no mandatory size reduction. Output is provided in the same format as the input. Flipping a GIF frame by frame? Use our GIF Maker instead

Can I flip an image and then rotate it in the same workflow?

Yes — you can use both tools together. Flip the image here first, download it, then upload it to the Image Rotator for angle adjustment. This two-step workflow covers all orientation corrections: for example, a selfie that is both mirrored and lying on its side needs a horizontal flip (done here) followed by a 90° rotation (done in the rotator). Both tools process images in your browser with no quality loss at each step.

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Batch flip multiple photos horizontally or vertically in seconds. Fix mirrored selfies with inverted text or create artistic mirror effects locally without uploading.

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Key Features of Bulk Image Flipper

Horizontal Flip

Create a **mirror image** effect instantly. Perfect for correcting selfies that were saved in reverse.

Vertical Flip

Flip images upside down. Useful for creating artistic reflection effects or correcting scanned photos.

Batch Flipping

Upload 100+ photos and flip them all at once. Save time editing large collections.

Guides & Tips

How to Flip or Mirror an Image Online – Horizontal, Vertical, or Both?

1.Upload Your Image
Drag and drop your image onto the tool,or click to browse.Supported formats include JPG,PNG,WebP,and GIF.Your image loads instantly in your browser—nothing is uploaded to a server.
2.Choose Your Flip Direction
Select Flip Horizontally to mirror the image left-to-right(this is what most people want—it makes the image look like a reflection in a mirror).Select Flip Vertically to flip the image upside down(top becomes bottom).You can apply both at the same time for a combined effect equal to a 180°rotation.
3.Preview the Result
The preview updates instantly.Check that the orientation matches what you need before downloading—especially important when flipping text or logos,where direction matters critically.
4.Download Your Flipped Image
Click Download.The image is saved in its original format with no quality loss.No watermark is added.For batch processing of multiple images,see Guide B below.

Need to rotate by degrees instead? Use the Image Rotator

Bulk Flip Images Online – Mirror Multiple Photos at Once, Free

If you have a batch of images that all need the same flip applied—product photos that need to face the same direction,a folder of scanned photos that came out mirrored,or a set of design assets—bulk flipping processes all of them at once instead of one by one.

1.Upload All Images at Once
Drag and drop multiple image files onto the upload area,or use the file picker to select a folder.All images load in the browser—no server upload,no size limit imposed by storage.
2.Select the Flip Direction to Apply
Choose Flip Horizontally,Flip Vertically,or both.The same transformation will be applied uniformly to every image in the batch.This is ideal when all images have the same orientation problem.
3.Process and Download
Click Flip All.All images are processed simultaneously in your browser.Download them as a ZIP file—your entire batch,ready to use,in seconds.

Common bulk flip use cases:

Scene	Typical Quantity	Recommended Actions
E-commerce product images:Ensure all products face the same direction(e.g.,shoes uniformly facing right)	10-50 images	Flip horizontally,batch download and package
Scanner output images:Entirely horizontally mirrored	20-200 images	Flip horizontally,batch correct and reorganize
Design assets:Create mirrored versions of each icon	5-30 images	Flip horizontally,use alongside original versions
Camera portrait-mode files:Batch processing(used with image-rotator)	50+images	First flip and align,then adjust angles using rotator

3 Creative Ways to Use Image Flipping: Selfies, Symmetry & Mirror Effects

Scene	Operation Instructions	Why This Is Done
Selfie Correction	Upload selfie photo→Horizontal flip→Download	The photo taken by a phone's front camera is actually mirrored. The 'self' you see in the mirror is reversed from what's in the photo.A horizontal flip makes the photo look like your reflection.
Create Symmetrical Designs	Upload half of a pattern/face/design element→Horizontal flip→Join the flipped version side-by-side with the original	Quickly generate perfectly symmetrical logos,patterns,or artistic effects without Photoshop.
Mirror Effect(Water Reflection)	Upload landscape or architecture photo→Vertical flip→Attach the flipped version below the original image	Simulate a lake or glass reflection effect,a common visual technique in photo editing and social media.

How to use

Upload Photos

Drag and drop your images. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats.

Select Flip Mode

Click the **Horizontal** (↔) button to mirror, or **Vertical** (↕) to flip upside down.

Export

Click 'Process' to download your flipped images individually or as a ZIP file.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bulk Image Flipper

Flipping creates a mirror image by reversing pixels along an axis — horizontal flip mirrors left-to-right, vertical flip mirrors top-to-bottom. The image stays the same size and shape, just reflected. Rotating turns the entire image by degrees (90°, 180°, 270°) — it changes the orientation angle. If you have a photo that is lying on its side, you need rotation. If you have a photo that looks like it is seen in a mirror, you need flipping. For angle rotation, use our Image Rotator tool.