# Rotate & Flip Image Online Fix sideways photos or mirror images with 90° steps and horizontal/vertical flip. Browser-only, 50.00 MB max. ### Upload Drop image here Reset ### Transform 90° 180° 270° No rotation Flip horizontal Flip vertical Output Apply & Download ### Preview No image yet ## Rotate or Mirror a Photo Online A sideways scan, an upside-down product photo or a mirrored selfie can be distracting even when the image is otherwise ready to share. Use this tool to turn an image by a quarter or half turn, mirror it horizontally or vertically, and save a new file. Rotation changes the direction the whole image faces. A horizontal flip reverses the left and right sides; a vertical flip reverses the top and bottom. Check writing, logos and other directional details before sharing a mirrored photo. The preview shows the original image, not the selected transformation. Open the downloaded file to check the result. If it is not right, return to the original and choose different settings. ## How to Rotate and Flip an Image 1. Choose an image - Select or drop an image up to 50 MiB. 2. Set the transformation - Select a rotation and turn on either flip if needed. 3. Choose an output - Select JPEG, PNG or WebP. 4. Download and check - Select Apply & Download, then open the saved file to check the result. The on-page preview shows the original image. ## Examples: Sideways Photos and Mirrored Text **Sideways document:** If a 1200 × 800 scan needs a clockwise quarter turn, choose 90°. The output measures 800 × 1200 pixels. Open it to confirm the text is upright; choose 270° instead if it turned the wrong way. **Mirrored selfie:** If lettering in a photo reads backwards, choose No rotation and enable Flip horizontal. Download the result and check that the writing reads as expected. Mirroring a photo changes every part of it, not just the lettering. **Upside-down image:** Select 180° to turn the whole image around. Flipping only vertically also reverses top and bottom, but it creates a mirror image rather than the same result as a 180° rotation. ## Choosing an Output Format JPEG is useful for many photographs but does not support transparent areas. PNG supports transparency and can be a practical choice for graphics, screenshots and logos. WebP is another option when your destination supports it. Available encoding support depends on the browser. The tool creates a new file rather than editing the original. Since JPEG and WebP exports may change image quality, keep your source image if you need to make further edits. Image metadata may not carry over to the new file, and animation is not preserved. Rotate first, then use [Crop Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/crop-image) to remove unwanted margins or [Resize Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/resize-image) to change pixel dimensions. Verify the saved file with [Image Size Checker](https://www.toolcomb.com/image-size-checker) when a destination specifies width, height or file size. ## Limits and Privacy The input limit is 50 MiB, and a device may struggle with large images even below that limit. The tool processes one image at a time; it does not offer arbitrary-angle rotation, automatic straightening or batch editing. Your browser must be able to decode the selected input format. The image is processed in your browser for this transformation. On a shared computer, remember that the downloaded copy remains on the device until you remove it. ## When to Rotate a Photo and When to Flip It A sideways image usually needs rotation. Choose 90° for a clockwise quarter turn or 270° for a turn in the other direction. An upside-down image can be corrected with 180°. These choices turn the entire picture, including any writing in it, so verify the downloaded result before sending it. A flip creates a mirror image. Use the horizontal switch to exchange the left and right sides, or the vertical switch to exchange the top and bottom. For example, a horizontally flipped selfie can make reversed writing readable, but it also reverses the rest of the scene. Do not mirror a document or identification image if its destination requires an unaltered representation. When combining a flip and a rotation, inspect the saved file rather than assuming the switch will operate in the same direction as the final displayed image. The on-page preview shows the source, not the transformation. If the result is not right, change the settings and download another copy from the original. A quarter turn swaps width and height: a 1600 × 1200 landscape image becomes 1200 × 1600. A half turn keeps the same width and height. Rotation alone does not trim borders or change the number of pixels along either side; use [Crop Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/crop-image) for framing or [Resize Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/resize-image) for a different output size. ## Practical Workflows for Rotating and Mirroring Images **Scanned page:** Open the scan and select the quarter turn that makes the text upright. Download and inspect the copy, then crop away any unwanted desk or scanner border. If several pages need different rotations, handle each image individually before assembling the document. **Product image:** Correct a sideways photo first, then check that the label is readable and the object is not mirrored unintentionally. A horizontal flip may change the direction of logos or lettering, so it is not interchangeable with a quarter turn. **Transparent graphic:** Choose PNG when you need to retain transparency from a compatible source. JPEG does not support transparent areas. After export, use [Transparent PNG Checker](https://www.toolcomb.com/transparent-png-checker) if the corners or background need to remain see-through. **Orientation looks inconsistent:** Phone images can include orientation information that different viewers interpret differently. Open both the source and the new file in the application where they will be used. The exported image is a new file, and metadata may not be retained; keep the original when that information matters. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What angles can I rotate an image? Choose no rotation, 90°, 180° or 270° clockwise. Arbitrary angles are not available. ### What is the difference between rotate and flip? Rotation turns the image. A horizontal flip mirrors it left to right, while a vertical flip mirrors it top to bottom. ### Does a 90° rotation change image dimensions? Yes. A quarter turn swaps the output width and height. For example, a 1200 × 800 image becomes 800 × 1200. ### Does the preview show my changes? No. The preview shows the original image. Open the downloaded file to check the selected rotation and flips. ### Which formats can I download? Choose JPEG, PNG or WebP, subject to browser support. Choose PNG when you need to retain transparent areas; JPEG does not support transparency. ### Does the tool preserve animation? No. An animated input is exported as a still image. ### Is my image uploaded for processing? The selected image is processed in your browser rather than uploaded for this transformation. Remember that downloaded copies remain on your device. ### What is the file size limit? The input limit is 50 MiB. Large images may require substantial memory even when they are below this limit. ### Will the output keep my image metadata? The output is a new image, and metadata may not be preserved. Keep the original if you need its metadata. ### Can I rotate several files at once? 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