You can easily mirror edit, which typically means flipping an image horizontally, directly on your iPhone using the built-in Photos app.
The Photos app offers a simple, native way to adjust your pictures, including the ability to create a mirrored effect by flipping the image. This is especially useful for correcting selfies that might appear reversed or for artistic purposes.
Here is the step-by-step process based on the standard editing tools available in the Photos app:
Steps to Mirror Edit (Flip) an Image on iPhone
Follow these simple steps to flip your photo horizontally using the native Photos app:
- Open Photos App: Click on the Photos app icon on your iPhone's home screen.
- Select Your Image: Find and tap the image you want to flip from your library.
- Initiate Editing: Click on the Edit button. This button is usually located at the top right corner of your screen when viewing a photo.
- Access Crop & Rotate Tools: Select the Crop tool. This icon typically looks like a square with two circular arrows around it. Tapping this tool opens the interface for cropping, rotating, and flipping. The Crop tool will automatically apply some changes to your image, preparing it for adjustments like flipping.
- Perform the Flip: Within the Crop and Rotate interface, locate and tap the Flip button. This button is often found at the top left corner of your screen and looks like two triangles forming a square with a vertical line between them. Tapping this button will mirror your image horizontally.
- Save Changes: Once you've flipped the image as desired, tap the Done button to save the mirrored version.
Step-by-Step Table
For clarity, here are the steps presented in a table format:
| Step | Action | Location/Icon | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Photos App | Photos app icon | Access library |
| 2 | Select Image | Tap the desired photo | Choose image |
| 3 | Tap Edit | Edit button (top right) | Enter edit mode |
| 4 | Select Crop Tool | Crop tool icon (square with arrows) | Access flip/rotate |
| 5 | Tap Flip Button | Flip button (top left in crop interface) | Mirror image |
| 6 | Tap Done | Done button | Save changes |
By following these steps, you can easily achieve a mirror effect on your images directly within the iPhone's native photo editing environment.
