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Image Transpose

Transpose images by flipping vertically then horizontally (across the main diagonal from top-left to bottom-right)

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Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/tiff, image/gif, image/bmp

Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP) for transposing

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, select, number
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Image Transpose tool allows you to instantly rotate and flip your images across the main diagonal, effectively swapping the X and Y axes. By performing a vertical flip followed by a horizontal flip, this utility transforms your visual assets into a mirrored orientation, perfect for design adjustments or correcting image alignment.

When to Use

  • •When you need to swap the orientation of an image along its top-left to bottom-right diagonal.
  • •When preparing assets for layouts that require a mirrored or transposed perspective.
  • •When you need to quickly reformat an image file while adjusting its output quality or file type.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, or BMP) into the tool.
  • •Select your preferred output format and adjust the quality slider if using lossy formats like JPEG or WebP.
  • •Click the transpose button to process the image and download your newly oriented file.

Use Cases

Correcting images that were captured in the wrong orientation for specific design grids.
Creating artistic mirrored effects for social media graphics or digital art projects.
Standardizing image dimensions for technical documentation or data visualization layouts.

Examples

1. Correcting Portrait Orientation

Graphic Designer
Background
A designer received a set of product photos that were captured in a landscape orientation but needed to be displayed in a portrait-aligned grid.
Problem
The images were rotated 90 degrees and mirrored incorrectly for the layout.
How to Use
Upload the image, select PNG as the output format to maintain clarity, and apply the transpose function.
Example Config
outputFormat: png, quality: 100
Outcome
The image is perfectly transposed to the required portrait orientation, ready for the design grid.

2. Optimizing Web Assets

Web Developer
Background
A developer needs to create a mirrored version of a background texture to create a seamless pattern effect on a website.
Problem
Manually flipping and rotating the image in heavy editing software is inefficient for a simple task.
How to Use
Upload the texture file, select WebP for web optimization, and set the quality to 85.
Example Config
outputFormat: webp, quality: 85
Outcome
A lightweight, transposed WebP file is generated, ready for immediate integration into the website's CSS.

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FAQ

What does transposing an image actually do?

Transposing an image flips it across the main diagonal, which runs from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner, effectively swapping the width and height dimensions.

Which file formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, and BMP files.

Can I change the file format during the process?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original format or convert the output to JPEG, PNG, or WebP.

Does the quality setting affect all file types?

The quality setting only applies to lossy formats like JPEG and WebP. It does not affect lossless formats like PNG.

Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

Yes, the tool supports individual file uploads up to 20MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-transpose

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP) for transposing
outputFormat select No Choose output format or keep original
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-transpose to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-transpose": {
      "name": "image-transpose",
      "description": "Transpose images by flipping vertically then horizontally (across the main diagonal from top-left to bottom-right)",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-transpose",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]