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How to Flip an Image in Figma

How to Flip an Image in Figma

How to Flip an Image in Figma

Learn how to flip an image in Figma using simple tools. Step-by-step guide to mirror, rotate, and adjust images for perfect design alignment.

To flip an image in Figma, select the image, then use the keyboard shortcuts Shift+H to flip horizontally or Shift+V to flip vertically, or right-click and choose "Flip horizontal" or "Flip vertical" from the menu

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Select the image: Click on the image you want to flip within your Figma design. 

2. Flip Horizontally: 
Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + H.
Right-click menu: Right-click the image and select "Flip horizontal".

3. Flip Vertically: 
Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + V.
Right-click menu: Right-click the image and select "Flip vertical".

Alternative method using the Design panel: 

  1. Select the image: As before, click on the image to select it. 

  2. Locate the Position section: In the Design panel on the right, find the "Position" section. 

  3. Flip: Click the "Flip Horizontal" or "Flip Vertical" icons within the "Position" section. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Flip an Image in Figma

Step 1

Inside your Figma design canvas, find and click the image you want to flip.

Step 2

After that, head over to the right-side panel and locate the Position section under the Design tab.

Step 3

Click the 'Flip Horizontal' icon if you wish to flip the selected image to the left or right.

Step 4

On the one hand, click the 'Flip Vertical' icon if you want to flip it up or down.

Step 5

After completing these steps, the selected image will be flipped according to your input.

Pro Tips for Flipping an Image in Figma

  1. Select the image you want to flip
    Click on the image layer in your Figma canvas or select it from the Layers panel.

  2. Open the toolbar options
    Look at the top toolbar for the transform tools.

  3. Use the flip icons
    Click the Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical icon to flip the image in the desired direction.

  4. Use the right-click method
    Right-click the image, go to Transform, and select Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.

  5. Flip using shortcuts
    Use the keyboard shortcut Shift + H for horizontal flip and Shift + V for vertical flip to speed up your workflow.

  6. Adjust position if needed
    After flipping, reposition the image to keep it aligned within your design.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  1. Flipping the wrong layer
    Make sure only the intended image layer is selected before flipping.

  2. Image appears distorted
    Ensure you are not also scaling the image while flipping.

  3. Grouped objects flipping together
    Ungroup elements if you want to flip only the image, not other layers in the group.

  4. Accidentally rotating instead of flipping
    Use the dedicated flip tools rather than manually rotating 180°, as rotation may affect positioning.

  5. Losing image alignment
    Use alignment tools after flipping to maintain consistent layout.

Common FAQs About Flipping an Image in Figma

  1. How do I flip an image horizontally in Figma?
    Select the image, click the Flip Horizontal icon in the toolbar, or press Shift + H.

  2. How do I flip an image vertically in Figma?
    Select the image, click the Flip Vertical icon in the toolbar, or press Shift + V.

  3. Can I flip multiple images at once?
    Yes, select all images together and use the flip tool or shortcut.

  4. Will flipping affect image quality?
    No, flipping an image in Figma is non-destructive and retains quality.

  5. Can I flip an image in Figma mobile?
    No, flipping tools are only available in the desktop or web version of Figma.

  6. How to screen record on mac? 
    To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

  7. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
    To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

  8. How to screen record on windows?
    To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

  9. How to add voiceover to video?
    To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

  10. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
    To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.

To flip an image in Figma, select the image, then use the keyboard shortcuts Shift+H to flip horizontally or Shift+V to flip vertically, or right-click and choose "Flip horizontal" or "Flip vertical" from the menu

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Select the image: Click on the image you want to flip within your Figma design. 

2. Flip Horizontally: 
Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + H.
Right-click menu: Right-click the image and select "Flip horizontal".

3. Flip Vertically: 
Keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + V.
Right-click menu: Right-click the image and select "Flip vertical".

Alternative method using the Design panel: 

  1. Select the image: As before, click on the image to select it. 

  2. Locate the Position section: In the Design panel on the right, find the "Position" section. 

  3. Flip: Click the "Flip Horizontal" or "Flip Vertical" icons within the "Position" section. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Flip an Image in Figma

Step 1

Inside your Figma design canvas, find and click the image you want to flip.

Step 2

After that, head over to the right-side panel and locate the Position section under the Design tab.

Step 3

Click the 'Flip Horizontal' icon if you wish to flip the selected image to the left or right.

Step 4

On the one hand, click the 'Flip Vertical' icon if you want to flip it up or down.

Step 5

After completing these steps, the selected image will be flipped according to your input.

Pro Tips for Flipping an Image in Figma

  1. Select the image you want to flip
    Click on the image layer in your Figma canvas or select it from the Layers panel.

  2. Open the toolbar options
    Look at the top toolbar for the transform tools.

  3. Use the flip icons
    Click the Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical icon to flip the image in the desired direction.

  4. Use the right-click method
    Right-click the image, go to Transform, and select Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.

  5. Flip using shortcuts
    Use the keyboard shortcut Shift + H for horizontal flip and Shift + V for vertical flip to speed up your workflow.

  6. Adjust position if needed
    After flipping, reposition the image to keep it aligned within your design.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  1. Flipping the wrong layer
    Make sure only the intended image layer is selected before flipping.

  2. Image appears distorted
    Ensure you are not also scaling the image while flipping.

  3. Grouped objects flipping together
    Ungroup elements if you want to flip only the image, not other layers in the group.

  4. Accidentally rotating instead of flipping
    Use the dedicated flip tools rather than manually rotating 180°, as rotation may affect positioning.

  5. Losing image alignment
    Use alignment tools after flipping to maintain consistent layout.

Common FAQs About Flipping an Image in Figma

  1. How do I flip an image horizontally in Figma?
    Select the image, click the Flip Horizontal icon in the toolbar, or press Shift + H.

  2. How do I flip an image vertically in Figma?
    Select the image, click the Flip Vertical icon in the toolbar, or press Shift + V.

  3. Can I flip multiple images at once?
    Yes, select all images together and use the flip tool or shortcut.

  4. Will flipping affect image quality?
    No, flipping an image in Figma is non-destructive and retains quality.

  5. Can I flip an image in Figma mobile?
    No, flipping tools are only available in the desktop or web version of Figma.

  6. How to screen record on mac? 
    To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

  7. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
    To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

  8. How to screen record on windows?
    To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

  9. How to add voiceover to video?
    To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

  10. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
    To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.

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