How to Flip a Picture Horizontally in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to mirror an image horizontally in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

Flipping a picture horizontally in PowerPoint takes just a few clicks using the built-in Arrange and Rotate tools. This guide walks you through every step to mirror any image directly inside your slide canvas.

Steps

Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the image you want to flip inside the slide canvas.
Navigate to the Home menu and click Arrange.
Hover your mouse cursor over the Rotate option in the dropdown.
Select Flip Horizontal from the submenu.
The selected picture in your PowerPoint presentation is now flipped horizontally.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to flip a picture horizontally in PowerPoint is an essential presentation skill that saves time and eliminates the need for third-party image editors. The built-in Arrange and Rotate tools let users mirror any image instantly, keeping workflows entirely within PowerPoint. This capability is especially valuable for designers, educators, and business professionals who need precise visual control over slide layouts. Mastering this feature helps teams produce polished, publication-ready presentations faster and more efficiently.

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