Easy Tech TutsHow to Flip an Image in Canva Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Flipping an image is one of those small edits that can make a big difference in how a design reads, whether you're mirroring a product shot or adjusting a graphic to fit a layout. This walkthrough covers Canva's built-in flip tool so you can mirror images horizontally and vertically without leaving the editor. It's a genuinely quick skill, and once you know where the option lives, you'll use it constantly.
01Select the image on your canvas
Click the image you want to flip so it's the active element on your design. Canva applies the flip only to the selected object, so make sure nothing else is selected at the same time.
02Open the flip tool
With the image selected, find the flip option in the toolbar above the canvas. Canva gives you separate controls for flipping horizontally and vertically rather than a single generic 'rotate' action.
03Flip horizontally
Choose the horizontal flip to mirror the image left-to-right. This is the most common use case, useful for making a subject face the opposite direction to balance a layout.
04Flip vertically
Choose the vertical flip to mirror the image top-to-bottom. This is used less often but can help create reflection effects or fix an image that was uploaded upside down relative to your design.
05Apply it to your project
Once flipped, reposition or resize the image as needed and continue building out your marketing material, social post, or presentation with the corrected orientation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I undo a flip in Canva?
Yes, flipping is a standard editable action, so you can undo it with Ctrl+Z (or Cmd+Z on Mac) or simply flip the image again to reverse it.
Does flipping an image reduce its quality?
No, flipping only mirrors the image's orientation and doesn't resample or compress the file, so image quality stays the same.
Can I flip text along with an image?
Text boxes can be flipped the same way as images, but flipped text becomes mirrored and hard to read, so it's mainly used for design elements rather than readable copy.
Is the flip tool available on Canva's free plan?
Yes, flipping images is a core editing feature available to all Canva users, not a Pro-only tool.
Can I flip just part of an image?
The flip tool applies to the whole selected element. To flip only part of an image, you'd need to crop or duplicate that section into its own element first, then flip it separately.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
