# Video Horizontal Flip Flip video horizontally (mirror left-right) while keeping original container format and copying audio stream when possible > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-horizontal-flip - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** video, flip, horizontal, mirror, left-right, ffmpeg ## Overview Easily mirror your video files horizontally with this professional-grade tool. Whether you need to correct a front-facing camera recording or create a specific visual effect, this utility flips your video left-to-right while maintaining high quality and preserving your original audio track. ## Inputs - **Video File** (file): Upload a source video file - **Keep Audio Track** (checkbox): Preserve audio if an audio stream exists - **Quality (CRF)** (range): Lower CRF means better quality and larger file ## When to use - Correcting videos recorded with front-facing cameras that appear mirrored. - Creating artistic visual effects or symmetrical compositions for social media. - Adjusting video orientation to match specific layout requirements for presentations. ## How it works - Upload your video file (MP4, MOV, MKV, etc.) to the tool. - Adjust the CRF quality slider if you need to balance file size and visual fidelity. - Ensure the 'Keep Audio Track' option is enabled to preserve your original sound. - Process the file to generate your horizontally flipped video. ## Use cases - Fixing 'selfie' style videos that were recorded in reverse. - Creating mirrored video loops for creative video editing projects. - Standardizing video orientation for multi-angle video production. ## Frequently asked questions ### Will flipping the video affect the audio quality? No, the tool is designed to preserve the original audio stream whenever possible, ensuring no loss in sound quality. ### What video formats are supported? The tool supports common formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, and WMV. ### What does the CRF quality setting do? CRF (Constant Rate Factor) controls the compression level. A lower value results in higher quality but a larger file size, while a higher value reduces file size. ### Is there a limit to the file size I can upload? Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 30 MB. ### Does this tool change the container format of my video? No, the tool aims to keep your original container format intact during the flipping process. ## Related tools - [Video to AAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-aac): Extract audio from video and convert to AAC format - [Video to FLAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-flac): Extract audio from video and convert to FLAC (lossless) format - [Video to Opus Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-opus): Extract audio from video and convert to Opus format - [MP4 to WebM Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/mp4-to-webm): Convert MP4 video files to WebM format - [Batch Video Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-batch-converter): Convert multiple video files between different formats like MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, MOV with quality settings and batch processing - [Video Cutter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-cutter): Cut and trim video clips with precision, supporting multiple formats and quality settings - [WebM to MP4 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/webm-to-mp4): Convert WebM video files to MP4 format - [Video Stream Extractor](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-stream-extractor): Extract audio and/or video streams from a video file using stream copy (no transcoding) after probing stream availability ## Samples - [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format - [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format - [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format - [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations ## Related content - [Video Preview, Extraction, and Subtitle Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-utility): Compare video preview generation, stream extraction, audio extraction, subtitle translation, and quick flip tools in one hub for lightweight video prep workflows. - [Video Editing and Effects Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-editing-and-effects-tools): Crop, cut, trim, speed up, slow down, flip, rotate, reverse, overlay, fade, blur, sharpen, filter, and stabilize video footage in one hub for quick clip editing and post-production. - [Audio Encoding and Format Conversion Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-convert): Compare audio format conversion, bitrate changes, sample-rate conversion, codec swaps, and export tools in one hub for delivery and archive workflows. - [Audio Editing and Cleanup Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-utility): Compare audio trimming, silence removal, fades, mixing, and denoise tools in one hub for podcast, voiceover, and music cleanup workflows.