You can set your iPhone's front camera to mirror your selfies directly in the Settings app. This controls whether the final photo appears as you see yourself in a mirror or as others see you.
When taking a selfie, you see a live preview that is typically mirrored (like looking in a mirror). The Mirror Front Camera setting determines if the saved photo matches this mirrored preview or if it is flipped back to show how you appear to others.
Based on the concept shown in the provided reference, enabling this setting allows you to "turn the mirror front on," and disabling it results in a "non mirror" photo, demonstrating the visual difference between the two options.
Here’s how to find and change this setting on your iPhone:
- Open the Settings App: Tap the gray gear icon on your Home Screen.
- Scroll and Tap Camera: In the Settings menu, scroll down and find the "Camera" option. Tap on it.
- Find the "Composition" Section: Within the Camera settings, look for the section labeled "Composition."
- Toggle "Mirror Front Camera":
- To mirror your selfies: Ensure the toggle switch next to "Mirror Front Camera" is turned On (green). Your saved selfies will look like your mirrored preview.
- To not mirror your selfies: Ensure the toggle switch is turned Off (gray). Your saved selfies will be flipped horizontally, appearing as others see you.
Once you've adjusted this setting, open your Camera app and switch to the front camera. The photos you take will now reflect your chosen mirroring preference. As seen in the reference, you can easily take two photos with the setting on and off to "see the difference" and understand which you prefer.
Understanding the Effect:
| Setting State | Live Preview (in Camera app) | Saved Photo Result | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Front Camera ON | Mirrored | Mirrored (Matches the live preview) | How you see yourself in a mirror |
| Mirror Front Camera OFF | Mirrored | Flipped Horizontally (Different from preview) | How other people see you (e.g., text is readable) |
This setting is available on iPhones running iOS 14 and later. If you have an older iOS version, the Camera app automatically saves selfies flipped (non-mirrored).
