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Flip & Mirror Your Videos Online Flip videos horizontally or vertically (mirror effect) in your browser.

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Video Flipper

Flip videos horizontally or vertically (mirror effect) in your browser.

1

Upload Video

Drag and drop your video file or click to browse.

2

Choose Direction

Select horizontal flip (mirror) or vertical flip.

3

Flip & Download

Click Flip and download your mirrored video.

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What Is Video Flipper?

A Video Flipper is a web-based application that flips videos horizontally or vertically, creating a mirror image or turning the video upside down. Developers and content creators use it to correct selfie camera distortions or add creative effects to their videos, such as a video mirror effect. One specific problem it solves is the need to flip a video online without using complex video editing software, allowing users to easily mirror video clips.

It allows users to upload their video files and choose between horizontal and vertical flipping, with a real-time preview of the flipped result before processing. What makes this tool different is its use of Canvas scale transformations to flip each frame during recording, as seen in the `ctx.scale(-1, 1)` and `ctx.scale(1, -1)` lines of code, which enables features like how to flip a video horizontally or vertically with precision.

The tool also uses the MediaRecorder API to record the flipped video stream, generating a downloadable WebM file. All processing happens locally in the browser, ensuring that user files never leave their device. This allows for secure and efficient flip video online functionality, making it a useful utility for tasks like flip selfie video mirror correction, without requiring any additional software or uploads.

Why Use Video Flipper?

  • Correct mirrored selfie camera recordings
  • Create mirror effects for creative projects
  • Real-time preview of the flipped result
  • No uploads — processing stays on your device

Common Use Cases

Selfie Correction

Un-mirror selfie camera videos so text and objects appear correctly oriented.

Creative Effects

Create mirror or inversion effects for artistic video projects.

Tutorial Videos

Flip instructional videos so movements appear from the viewer's perspective.

Dance/Fitness Videos

Mirror dance or workout videos for easier follow-along experience.

Technical Guide

The Video Flipper uses Canvas 2D scale transformations to mirror video frames. For horizontal flipping, ctx.scale(-1, 1) is applied with a translation to reposition the flipped content. For vertical flipping, ctx.scale(1, -1) is used. Both can be combined for a 180° rotation effect. The canvas dimensions remain the same as the original video since flipping doesn't change aspect ratio. Each frame is drawn with the applied transformation, and the canvas stream is captured via MediaRecorder. Audio is routed through Web Audio API and combined with the video stream. The preview uses CSS transforms for instant visual feedback without actual processing.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Horizontal flip is most commonly used to correct mirrored selfie videos
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    Text in the video will appear reversed after horizontal flipping
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    Preview the flip before processing to confirm the direction
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    Combining horizontal and vertical flip equals a 180° rotation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What's the difference between flip and rotate?
Flipping creates a mirror image (left-right or top-bottom). Rotating turns the entire video by an angle.
Q Does text appear backwards after flipping a video?
Yes, horizontal flipping mirrors everything including text. This is useful for correcting selfie video mirrors.
Q Is it safe to flip videos with an online tool?
Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser — no files are sent to any server.
Q Can I flip and rotate at the same time?
Use this tool to flip, then use the Video Rotator to rotate. Or combine both for a 180° effect.
Q Does it preserve audio?
Yes, the audio track is fully preserved in the flipped video.

About This Tool

Video Flipper is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.