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How do I change the image direction in Photoshop?

Published in Image Editing 1 min read

To change the image direction in Photoshop, you can flip the canvas horizontally or vertically. Here's how:

Flipping an Image in Photoshop

According to the reference provided (12-Apr-2024), you can easily flip your image's direction using the following steps:

  1. Open your image: Launch Photoshop and open the image you want to modify.

  2. Navigate to Image Rotation: In the top menu bar, click on Image. Then select Image Rotation.

  3. Choose Flip Direction: From the dropdown menu, choose either:

    • Flip Canvas Horizontal: This will flip the image along a vertical axis, creating a mirror image.
    • Flip Canvas Vertical: This will flip the image along a horizontal axis, inverting it upside down.
  4. Apply the Change: The image will immediately flip to the selected direction with a single click.


Action Result
Flip Canvas Horizontal Mirror image flip
Flip Canvas Vertical Upside-down or inverted image flip


By following these straightforward steps, you can effectively change your image direction in Photoshop.

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