Flip Video Online
Mirror a supported video horizontally or vertically in your browser. Compare a still preview, export H.264 MP4 and download locally. No video upload.
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Your video stays on your device — processed locally in your browser, never uploaded.
Quick Facts About Flip Video Online
Mirror a supported video horizontally or vertically in your browser. Compare a still preview, export H.264 MP4 and download locally. No video upload.
- Horizontal flip
- Reflects the whole picture from left to right.
- Vertical flip
- Reflects the whole picture from top to bottom.
- Rotation
- Not provided; choose one reflection axis per export.
- Preview
- Side-by-side original and flipped still frame.
- Output
- MP4 with re-encoded H.264 video; no intentional speed or frame-rate change.
- Audio
- Compatible audio may be copied; other audio may need conversion or may not be retained.
- Processing
- Local processing without source upload; depends on browser codec support, memory and device performance.
Flip Video vs Rotate Video
A flip reflects the image across an axis. Horizontal flip swaps left and right, making it useful for a mirrored selfie or webcam recording. Vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Rotation turns the whole image around its center and is a different operation. For example, turning an upside-down recording upright normally requires 180-degree rotation; a vertical flip alone leaves a left/right reflection. TakeVid offers one horizontal or vertical flip per export and does not offer rotation or a combined both-axes mode.
| Action | Image change | Available here |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal flip | Left/right reflection | Yes |
| Vertical flip | Top/bottom reflection | Yes |
| Rotate 90 or 180 degrees | Turns image orientation | No |
| Flip both axes together | Equivalent to 180-degree rotation | No combined mode |
Does Flipping Re-encode the Video?
Yes. TakeVid redraws each decoded frame with the chosen reflection and re-encodes the picture as H.264 in an MP4 file. It is not a lossless stream-copy operation. The processing callback uses the source frame dimensions and timing without an intentional speed change. Audio follows compatibility handling: it can be copied when suitable for the MP4 output, otherwise it may be converted or may not be retained. Preview the exported file and check the picture and sound before using it.
How to Flip a Video
- Open a supported video.
- Choose horizontal or vertical reflection and compare the still previews.
- Export locally, then check the orientation and sound in the downloaded MP4.
Why Use TakeVid Flip Video
- Horizontal reflection swaps left and right
- Vertical reflection swaps top and bottom; it is different from a 180° rotation
- Choose one axis per export
- Side-by-side still preview of the source and effect
- Compatible audio may copy; other audio can require conversion or be omitted
- Runs locally — your video is not uploaded
- Free, with no registration or added watermark
Supported Formats
Supported MP4, MOV, WebM or MKV files; both the container and video codec must be readable in your browser. Output is H.264 video in MP4. Audio compatibility depends on the source and browser.
Common Use Cases
- Un-mirror a selfie clip so embedded text reads normally
- Mirror a dance or workout demonstration for following along
- Create a left-right or top-bottom reflection effect
- Correct footage known to be reflected along one axis
Privacy & Browser Processing
This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebCodecs. Your video is decoded, processed and re-encoded on your device — it is never uploaded to a server, and everything is released when you close the tab.
Related Video Tools
- Video Trimmer Online — Trim a video to one selected range with filmstrip handles and 0.1-second time controls. Preview the selection and export a frame-aligned MP4 locally in your browser.
- Change Video Speed Online — Speed up or slow down a supported video from 0.25x to 10x. See the estimated duration, keep pitch-changing audio or mute it, and export an MP4 locally.
- Merge Videos Online — Combine compatible video clips in your chosen order and export one H.264 MP4 locally. Reorder, merge and preview without uploading your videos.
Download Videos with TakeVid
TakeVid is a browser extension that detects supported video and streaming resources on many websites. Save compatible media in your browser, then edit the source clip with these local video tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between horizontal and vertical mirroring?
Horizontal reflection swaps left and right. Vertical reflection swaps top and bottom. A vertical flip is not a 180-degree rotation, because it does not also reverse left and right.
When would I need to mirror a video?
Four common cases: restoring mirrored selfie footage from a phone's front camera (text and logos back to normal); workout and dance follow-along videos (after mirroring, the instructor's left/right moves match the viewer); demonstration tutorials (e.g. instruments, hand gestures); and creative mirror effects for short-video platforms.
Will subtitles and text in the picture be flipped too?
Yes. The tool flips the entire picture, so any embedded text, watermarks, and channel logos are mirrored along with it - exactly what the "restore selfie" use case needs. If you want to flip only the person while keeping the text intact, you will need a professional editor for partial processing.
Will quality or the audio track be affected?
The video is re-encoded as H.264, so quality and file size can change. Compatible audio may be copied; other audio may need conversion or be omitted depending on browser support. Check the finished picture and sound.
Will my video file be uploaded?
Your selected files are processed on your device and are not uploaded to TakeVid. The page and processing modules must load first; available browser codecs and memory still limit what can be processed.