- Flip Image
Flip Images to Get a Perfect Shot
Transform your photo from a simple snap to a work of art using Canva’s free image flip tool. Flip your image horizontally or vertically, then download or share online.
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How to flip an image
Upload an image
Select the “Upload your image” button or easily drag and drop your files into the section.
Flip image
Choose the Flip tool to flip your image horizontally or vertically, then enhance it using our photo editor.
Download your design
Finally, download your design in high-resolution JPG, PNG, or other file formats or share it instantly online.
Flip images in a few simple clicks
Spent hours trying to nail the perfect shot but not quite happy with how it turned out? Simply flip the image to make it more interesting. Flip vertically to create an upside-down image that will spice up your design. Or flip the image horizontally to achieve a mirror effect(opens in a new tab or window). Upload your photo on Canva, and give it a go.
Edits as minor as a mirror flip on an image don’t have to be a complicated affair—and we make sure it stays that way.
Tell a story with flip imaging
Flipping images online isn’t just about making quick edits. It’s also a way to add graphic pizzaz to your presentations, newsletters, and marketing campaigns. After all, a simple flip can better express a photo’s intended story. Flip an image horizontally to place the photo elements left to right. This creates a natural flow to direct the viewer’s eyes. Looking for something more dramatic and surreal? Flip an image vertically to draw in viewers and leave them searching for clues.
Polish to perfection
All that’s left after you flip and mirror your image is to add final touches. Explore Canva’s intuitive, easy-to-use editor and see what else you can do. Resize or crop(opens in a new tab or window) your image to fit your photo collage, or add fun filters and effects(opens in a new tab or window) to create an Instagram-worthy shot. Once you’re satisfied with your work, immediately share it on your socials or add them to your existing design project.
How to flip an image
Frequently Asked Questions
- Go to the App Store and download our iOs app to flip your phone images. Upload your image, then select it. On the toolbar, click Flip (arrow circling back icon). Click Flip horizontal or Flip vertical. Once done, tap outside the layout to hide the toolbar and save your flipped image. That’s it; no hidden controls or secret keyboard shortcuts necessary with our convenient app.
- Head over to Google Play and download our Android app to flip your phone images. Upload your image then tap on it; a white border should appear around the image to indicate it has been selected. On the bottom toolbar, click Flip then choose between Flip horizontal or Flip vertical. With our free image flip tool, you’ve got everything you need in a simple, intuitive interface.
- Flipping an image can be a great way to get a photo to look the way you want it. An image mirror flip can have added symmetry or improved orientation, making it better-looking than the original. Furthermore, our eyes are often drawn from left to right when looking at a photo. Flipping an image can adjust the direction and create a momentum that feels natural and easy.
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