Creating designs in Figma often involves manipulating images and other elements in various ways. One common manipulation is flipping an image, either horizontally or vertically. This article will guide you through the process of flipping an image in Figma, using simple language that even a 6th grader can understand.

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1 Selecting Your Image
2 Flipping the Image Horizontally
3 Flipping the Image Vertically
4 Flipping Other Elements
5 Conclusion
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Selecting Your Image

First, you need to select the image you want to flip. Click on the image to select it. Once the image is selected, you will see a bounding box around it, indicating that it’s ready for manipulation.

Flipping the Image Horizontally

To flip the image horizontally, you can use one of two methods. The first method is to right-click on the image. This will open a context menu. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and click on “Flip Horizontal”.

The second method is to use a keyboard shortcut. Press Shift + H on your keyboard, and your image will flip horizontally.

Flipping the Image Vertically

Flipping an image vertically is just as easy. Again, you can use one of two methods. The first method is to right-click on the image, scroll down to the bottom of the context menu, and click on “Flip Vertical”.

The second method is to use a keyboard shortcut. Press Shift + V on your keyboard, and your image will flip vertically.

Flipping Other Elements

It’s worth noting that you can flip more than just images in Figma. You can also flip shapes, symbols, and even entire frames. The process is the same: select the element, then either use the context menu or the keyboard shortcut to flip it horizontally or vertically.

Conclusion

Flipping images in Figma is a simple process that can add a lot of versatility to your designs. Whether you need to mirror an image or adjust the orientation of a shape, Figma makes it easy. So go ahead and start flipping!