Image Rotate & Flip
Rotate and flip images instantly in your browser. Supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP with real-time preview.
About This Tool
The Image Rotate & Flip tool lets you quickly orient any JPEG, PNG, or WebP image without installing software or uploading files to a server. Whether you received a sideways photo from your phone, need to mirror an image for a design mockup, or want to correct the orientation of a scanned document, this tool handles it in seconds.
All processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. When you load an image, it is read into memory via the FileReader API, then drawn onto an off-screen <canvas> element with the appropriate rotation and flip transformations applied through ctx.translate(), ctx.rotate(), and ctx.scale(). The result is exported as a new image in the same format as the original.
Because every operation runs client-side, your images never leave your device. There are no network requests, no cloud storage, and no third-party services involved. This makes the tool safe for sensitive images such as ID photos, medical scans, or proprietary design assets. The tool works offline once the page has loaded.
You can combine multiple transformations — for example, rotate 90° clockwise and then flip horizontally — and the tool applies them cumulatively. The preview updates in real time so you can see the result before downloading. If you also need to adjust file size, try the Image Compressor after rotating. For dimension changes, the Image Resizer lets you scale images proportionally. And if you need to extract a specific portion of an image, check out the Image Cropper.
The download preserves the original file format (JPEG, PNG, or WebP) and appends "-rotated" to the filename so you can easily distinguish the transformed version from the original.
How to Use
- Drag and drop an image onto the upload zone, or click it to browse your files. Supported formats are JPEG, PNG, and WebP (up to 50 MB).
- Review the original image preview, file size, dimensions, and format displayed beneath the thumbnail.
- Click Rotate Left to rotate the image 90° counter-clockwise, Rotate Right for 90° clockwise, or Rotate 180° to turn it upside down.
- Click Flip Horizontal to mirror the image along the vertical axis, or Flip Vertical to mirror it along the horizontal axis. Active flips are highlighted.
- Combine multiple transforms — the preview updates in real time. The transform info bar shows the current rotation angle, flip state, and resulting dimensions.
- Click Download to save the transformed image. The file keeps the original format and appends "-rotated" to the filename.
- Use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the current dimensions to your clipboard, or click Copy Dimensions.
- Click Reset to clear everything and start over with a new image.
FAQ
Which image formats are supported?
The tool supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 50 MB. The output format matches the input — a JPEG stays a JPEG, a PNG stays a PNG, and so on. No format conversion is performed during rotation or flipping.
Is my data safe?
Yes. All processing runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to any server. There are no network requests, no cookies, and no analytics on your image data. You can even use this tool offline after the page has loaded.
Can I combine rotation and flip?
Absolutely. You can apply any combination of rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) and horizontal/vertical flips. The transforms are cumulative and the preview updates in real time so you can see the exact result before downloading.
Does rotating change the image quality?
For PNG and WebP, the output is virtually identical to the input because the Canvas API preserves quality at the export step. For JPEG, a quality of 95% is used during re-encoding, which produces no visible loss for the vast majority of images. If you need lossless rotation for JPEG, a native desktop tool that supports EXIF-based rotation may be preferable.
Why do dimensions change when I rotate 90° or 270°?
When an image is rotated 90° or 270°, the width and height are swapped. For example, a 1920×1080 image becomes 1080×1920 after a 90° rotation. This is expected behavior and the preview reflects the new dimensions immediately.
What is the maximum file size?
The tool accepts images up to 50 MB. Very large images may take a moment to process depending on your device's hardware. For the best experience, images under 10 MB are recommended.
Can I undo a transformation?
Yes. Each button toggles or increments the transform state. You can rotate back to the original angle or toggle a flip off. Alternatively, click the Reset button to clear all transformations and start fresh.
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