After
Before
Rotate, flip, or mirror images
Fix orientation, mirror a photo, or quickly rotate an image before exporting.
Simple transform demos only need a compact before-and-after card.
Flip Image
Flip Image changes image structure, output size, canvas, metadata, or export behavior without requiring a creative filter look.
or drag and drop images here
Fast async jobs
No install required
Temporary files
Batch uploads
See what this tool changes
Accepted files
.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp
Output formats
same_as_input, jpg, png, webp
API endpoint
/transform
Use this tool from your app
Submit files to /transform, poll the job endpoint, then download outputs programmatically.
What it changes
Flip Image changes image structure, output size, canvas, metadata, or export behavior without requiring a creative filter look.
How it works
These tools should document exact parameters, whether pixels change, whether metadata changes, and how output format choices affect quality and file size.
Performance
Usually fast to moderate; cost grows with pixel count, output format, and whether re-encoding is required.
Best for
- preparing uploads
- normalizing image dimensions
- web delivery
- privacy cleanup
Limitations
- forensic preservation without originals
- unreviewed batch edits
- color-critical work without profile checks
Common artifacts
- unexpected cropping
- softness after resizing
- metadata loss
- color profile changes
Settings
slider
strength
Controls effect intensity where applicable.
boolean
strip_metadata
Removes metadata from generated output when supported.
FAQ
What settings matter for Flip Image?
The important settings are intensity or operation-specific parameters, output format, quality, and metadata handling.
What does Flip Image do?
Flip Image changes image structure, output size, canvas, metadata, or export behavior without requiring a creative filter look.
Which images work best with Flip Image?
Use clear source images and preview at final output size before publishing.
What can go wrong with Flip Image?
Artifacts, excessive processing, color changes, or metadata changes can occur depending on settings and output format.
Does Flip Image change metadata?
Metadata behavior depends on export settings. Strip personal metadata for public sharing and preserve ICC profiles when color matters.
Is Flip Image free to use?
The public ImageHQ frontend is built for fast browser-based image jobs backed by compact async APIs.
Are uploaded files temporary?
ImageHQ jobs use temporary file retention for processing and downloads.
Related pages
References
ImageMagick command-line options
ImageMagick - library_documentation