Flipping an image in WordPress is a straightforward process using the built-in image editor, accessible directly within your Media Library. You can easily flip images horizontally or vertically right from your WordPress dashboard.
Steps to Flip an Image in WordPress
To flip an image, you will use the image editing tools available after uploading or selecting an image in your Media Library. Here's how:
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Access Your Media Library: Navigate to Media > Library in your WordPress administration menu.
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Select the Image: Click on the image you wish to flip. This will open the Attachment Details modal.
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Open the Image Editor: Click the Edit Image button below the image preview.
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Use the Flip Buttons: On the image editing screen, you will find several tools. Look for the flip icons.
- One icon is typically for flipping horizontally (like a left/right arrow or a mirror image icon).
- Another icon is for flipping vertically (like an up/down arrow).
As referenced, you can specifically use the flip horizontally button to flip your image along its vertical axis.
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Undo or Redo (Optional): If you aren't happy with the result or make a mistake, you can use these buttons to undo or redo our changes. This allows you to easily revert to a previous state or reapply an action.
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Save Your Changes: Once the image is flipped to your satisfaction, click the Update or Save button to apply the changes.
Visual Guide to Flip Tools
While the exact icons may vary slightly depending on your WordPress version or theme/plugins, the standard WordPress editor includes these tools:
| Action | Description | Common Icon Example (Illustrative) |
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| Flip Horizontally | Flips the image left-to-right |  (Replace with description if no image possible) |
| Flip Vertically | Flips the image upside-down |  (Replace with description if no image possible) |
| Undo | Reverts the last editing action |  |
| Redo | Reapplies the last undone action |  |
Note: Example icons are placeholders. The actual icons in your WordPress dashboard may differ.
Using the built-in editor is the easiest method for basic image manipulations like flipping without needing external software or plugins. Remember to save your changes after flipping the image.
