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Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically

Mirror image pixels across the horizontal axis, vertical axis, or both, then export a newly encoded image.

The selected file is read and processed inside the browser tab. The implemented path does not upload image bytes to AppKiro or a third party.

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Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP

Max file size: 20MB

Select the direction you want to flip your image.

Flipping will not change the image quality. Your image will be processed instantly.

Upload an image to see the flipped preview.

Choose format and download your flipped image.

Your files are secure and will be deleted automatically after processing.

What does Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically do?

Mirror image pixels across the horizontal axis, vertical axis, or both, then export a newly encoded image. Input: one JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file up to 20 MB. Output: JPG, PNG or WebP. The original file is not overwritten.

What this tool changes

Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically

Mirror image pixels across the horizontal axis, vertical axis, or both, then export a newly encoded image.

Input and output behavior

The processor creates JPG, PNG or WebP as a new in-memory result and does not overwrite the source file.

How this tool differs

Flip mirrors across an axis; rotate changes orientation around a point.

When to use it

  • Use Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically when you need a new output while keeping the source file separate.
  • It fits web, documentation, design, and QA preparation before the next workflow step.
  • Choose it when you want to control settings and inspect a preview instead of accepting an unchecked default.

How to get a reliable result

  1. Prepare a suitable input

    Use one JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file up to 20 MB. Keep the original so the work can be repeated.

  2. Wait for a ready state

    Confirm that the preview or file information appears. If a parser or decoder fails, use a browser-supported file.

  3. Adjust with intent

    Review Flip direction, Output format, Quality. Change one control at a time and inspect detail at the real display size.

  4. Verify and download

    The output is JPG, PNG or WebP. Check dimensions, transparency, animation, and relevant metadata before the next step.

Controls and trade-offs

Flip direction

Flip direction directly changes the Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically result. Start at the default, change one setting at a time, and compare the preview; extreme values can increase artefacts, processing time, or file size.

Output format

Output format directly changes the Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically result. Start at the default, change one setting at a time, and compare the preview; extreme values can increase artefacts, processing time, or file size in some inputs.

Quality

Quality directly changes the Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically result. Start at the default, change one setting at a time, and compare the preview; extreme values can increase artefacts, processing time, or file size in some inputs.

Input and output behavior

Input: one JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file up to 20 MB. Output: JPG, PNG or WebP. The original file is not overwritten.

Privacy and network behavior

The selected file is read and processed inside the browser tab. The implemented path does not upload image bytes to AppKiro or a third party.

Limits to check

  • A raster Canvas path does not preserve animated frames.
  • The result is decoded and re-encoded, so lossy formats may change pixels.
  • Canvas re-encoding does not preserve EXIF, ICC or other metadata by default.

Practical checks

  • Use Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically when you need a new output while keeping the source file separate. Flip mirrors across an axis; rotate changes orientation around a point.
  • It fits web, documentation, design, and QA preparation before the next workflow step. The result is decoded and re-encoded, so lossy formats may change pixels.
  • Choose it when you want to control settings and inspect a preview instead of accepting an unchecked default. Canvas re-encoding does not preserve EXIF, ICC or other metadata by default.

Troubleshooting

The file is not accepted

Check that the browser can decode one JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file up to 20 MB; a matching extension alone is not enough.

Processing stops

Retry Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically with smaller dimensions or fewer files. Browser memory and codec support are practical limits.

The result looks different

Compare the preview and downloaded file at the same scale, then review format, transparency, animation and metadata expectations.

Questions people ask about this tool

What does Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically do?

Mirror image pixels across the horizontal axis, vertical axis, or both, then export a newly encoded image. That is the implemented scope, without an implied AI or lossless guarantee.

What input and output does Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically use?

Input: one JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP file up to 20 MB. Output: JPG, PNG or WebP. The original file is not overwritten. Validate the downloaded file before placing it in a production workflow.

Does Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically upload the file?

The selected file is read and processed inside the browser tab. The implemented path does not upload image bytes to AppKiro or a third party. Network behavior can still differ for direct URLs, fonts, models or site libraries as described above.

Is the original file changed?

No. The tool creates a new result in the current browser session and you explicitly download it.

What is the most important limitation?

A raster Canvas path does not preserve animated frames. Check this point on a representative file before processing a batch.

How is Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically different from a nearby tool?

Flip mirrors across an axis; rotate changes orientation around a point. Choose the neighboring tool when its operation matches the result you actually need.

After Flip an Image Horizontally or Vertically, continue with the next tool that changes format, dimensions, layout, metadata, or delivery.