Flipping or mirroring a photo on your iPhone is a simple editing trick that can dramatically improve the composition or fix minor issues in your images. Whether you need to reverse text, adjust a subject’s gaze, or create a unique artistic effect, this guide will show you how to flip photos on your iPhone using several methods.
Using the Built-in Photos App
The quickest way to flip a photo on your iPhone is using the Photos app:
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Open the Photos app and select the image you want to flip.
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Tap Edit in the upper-right corner.
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Tap the Crop icon (a square with overlapping lines and curved arrows) at the bottom.
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Tap the Flip icon (two triangles with a horizontal line and arrows) in the top-left corner.
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Tap Done to save the flipped image. To discard changes, tap Cancel then Discard Changes.
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To revert to the original image after saving, open the edited image, tap Edit, and then tap Revert followed by Revert to Original.
Flipping Photos with Photoshop Express
Adobe Photoshop Express offers more advanced editing features, including flipping:
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Download and open the Photoshop Express app.
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Select the photo you want to edit. You can choose from various sources, including your photo library.
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Tap Edit at the top, then tap the Crop icon at the bottom.
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Under the image, tap Rotate, then tap Flip Horizontal.
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After making any other edits, tap the Share icon (a box with an upward arrow).
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Choose Camera Roll to save the flipped image to your Photos app.
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Using the Photo Flipper App
Photo Flipper is a dedicated app for mirroring images:
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Download and open the Photo Flipper app.
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Tap the Photos icon to access your photo library. Alternatively, take a new photo using the Camera icon.
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Select the photo you want to flip.
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Drag your finger across the image horizontally or vertically to mirror it.
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Tap the Share icon and choose Save Image.
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Why Flip a Photo?
Flipping photos can be useful for:
- Correcting mirrored text: Make text readable in photos.
- Improving composition: Adjust the direction a subject is facing.
- Creating artistic effects: Produce symmetrical images or surreal reflections.
Choosing the Right Method
The built-in Photos app is ideal for quick flips. For more editing options, use Photoshop Express. Photo Flipper offers a streamlined experience focused solely on mirroring. Choose the method that best suits your needs and enjoy experimenting with flipped photos!
