Image Flip
Flip an image horizontally or vertically
GET
10 credits
/v1/image/flip
curl "https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/flip?url=https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png&direction=horizontal"
import httpx
resp = httpx.get(
"https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/flip?url=https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png&direction=horizontal",
)
print(resp.json())const resp = await fetch("https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/flip?url=https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png&direction=horizontal", {
});
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data);# See curl example
Response
200 OK
{
"image": "/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQ...(base64 data)...",
"format": "png",
"direction": "horizontal"
}Try It Live
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Response
Description
Flip an image horizontally or vertically
How to Use
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1. Provide the source image via the `url` query parameter.
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2. Set `direction` to "horizontal" (left-right mirror) or "vertical" (top-bottom mirror).
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3. Choose the output `format` and `quality`.
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4. The flipped image is returned as base64.
About This Tool
Use the Image Flip endpoint to mirror an image along the horizontal or vertical axis. Horizontal flip creates a left-right mirror image, while vertical flip creates a top-bottom mirror.
This is useful for correcting selfie mirroring, creating symmetrical designs, and preparing images for specific layout requirements.
Why Use This Tool
- Selfie correction — Un-mirror selfie camera images
- Design symmetry — Create mirrored layouts and patterns
- Print preparation — Flip images for iron-on transfer printing
- Thumbnail consistency — Normalise image orientation across a gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical flip?
Horizontal flip mirrors the image left-to-right (like looking in a mirror). Vertical flip mirrors top-to-bottom (like flipping upside down).
Does flipping change the image dimensions?
No, the output has the same width and height as the input.
Can I flip and rotate in one call?
No, but you can chain the Flip and Rotate endpoints sequentially. Apply the flip first, then rotate the result.
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