Video Flipper
Mirror a video in one step. Fix front-camera recordings where text appears backwards, create reflection effects, or match the direction of another clip, with a live preview before you process.
- Files stay on your device
- No sign-up
- Free to use
Flip
Processing happens on your device with FFmpeg. Keep this tab open; long or high-resolution videos can take several minutes.
How to use Video Flipper
- Drop a video onto the upload area.
- Choose Horizontal, Vertical or Both. The preview shows the flipped video immediately.
- Select Flip video.
- Download the mirrored MP4.
Video Flipper features
Horizontal mirror
Swaps left and right, the most common fix for selfie and webcam videos.
Vertical flip
Turns the picture upside down along a horizontal axis for reflection effects.
Instant preview
See the mirrored result on the original player before processing.
Sound unchanged
Audio is kept in sync; it is not reversed.
Standard MP4
H.264 and AAC output for any device.
Runs locally
Your video stays on your device.
When to use Video Flipper
- Un-mirroring a front-camera video so writing and logos read correctly.
- Matching the direction of motion between two clips in an edit.
- Creating mirrored or kaleidoscope-style creative effects.
- Correcting footage recorded through a mirror or a teleprompter.
- Fixing upside-down footage from cameras mounted under a surface, by flipping both ways.
Video Flipper FAQ
Why are my selfie videos mirrored?
Front cameras show a mirrored preview because it feels natural, like a mirror. Some phones also save the video mirrored, so text and logos appear backwards. A horizontal flip shows the scene as others see it.
Is flipping the same as rotating?
No. Flipping mirrors the picture. Flipping both horizontally and vertically does equal a 180° rotation, but a single flip cannot be achieved by rotating.
Does the audio change?
No. Only the picture is mirrored. Stereo channels are not swapped, so left and right sounds stay where they were recorded.
Does flipping reduce quality?
The video is re-encoded to apply the effect, with normal compression that is hard to notice at the default quality.
Can I flip only part of a video?
The flip applies to the whole video. Trim the part you need first with the Video Trimmer, then flip it.
Will flipping affect subtitles or on-screen text?
Text that is part of the picture, such as burned-in subtitles, signs and watermarks, is mirrored along with everything else and becomes unreadable. Separate subtitle tracks are not affected, but this tool keeps only the video and audio. Flip the footage first and add text afterwards.
When and why to mirror a video
Mirroring reverses the picture along an axis: a horizontal flip swaps left and right, a vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Unlike rotation, a mirror cannot be undone by turning the screen, which is why mirrored text is instantly recognisable as wrong.
The most common reason to flip a video is the front camera. To make framing yourself feel natural, phones and webcams show a mirrored preview, and some save recordings that way. Viewers then see your shirt print, a sign or a whiteboard reversed. A horizontal flip restores the true orientation.
Editors also flip shots for continuity. If a person walks left to right in one clip and right to left in the next, the cut can feel jarring; flipping one clip keeps the direction consistent. Check for giveaways first, such as writing, clocks, or which hand someone uses, which reveal the mirror.
Vertical flips are rarer but useful for artistic reflections, for correcting footage shot through certain lenses or mirrors, and, combined with a horizontal flip, for fixing cameras mounted upside down.