Quick answer
Miro doesn't have a dedicated flip button, so select your image, grab the middle handle on one edge, and drag it across the image past the opposite edge until the picture mirrors itself. Release the mouse to lock in the flipped orientation, then resize the image back to its original dimensions if needed.
Steps at a glance
- Click the image once to select it
- Find the middle handle on a side edge
- Drag that handle across past the opposite edge
- Release the mouse to flip the image
- Resize the flipped image to restore proportions
- Reposition and align the image on your board
Summary
Miro doesn't include a one-click flip or mirror button, but you can reverse any image's orientation by dragging its resize handle past the opposite side. This built-in trick works for photos, icons, and shapes, letting you mirror visuals without leaving your board or using outside software.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the board and select the image
Go to the board containing the image you want to flip and click it once. Selection handles (small squares) should appear around its edges, confirming the image is active and not locked or grouped with other objects.
Step 2
Check that the image is unlocked
If clicking the image doesn't show resize handles, right-click it and check for a lock icon in the context menu. Select Unlock if the option appears, since a locked image can't be resized or flipped until it's freed.
Step 3
Locate the correct handle for the flip direction you need
For a horizontal flip (left-right mirror), use the handle in the middle of the left or right edge. For a vertical flip (upside-down mirror), use the handle in the middle of the top or bottom edge instead.
Step 4
Drag the handle across the image
Click and hold the side handle, then drag it past the opposite edge of the image until the picture visibly reverses. Keep dragging slowly and watch the preview outline to confirm the orientation has flipped before releasing.
Step 5
Release the mouse to lock in the flip
Let go once the image shows the mirrored orientation you want. The image will likely be resized in the process, so don't worry if it looks smaller or larger than before — that gets fixed in the next step.
Step 6
Resize the image back to its original dimensions
Drag a corner handle while holding Shift to scale the flipped image proportionally back to its intended size without distorting it. This keeps the mirrored image visually consistent with the rest of your layout.
Step 7
Reposition and share the update
Use the alignment guides that appear as you drag, or open the align objects tools to snap the flipped image into place next to other elements. If you're working with a team, invite collaborators to review the change in real time.
Why this matters
You're building a user journey map and need an icon facing the opposite direction, or a photo that reads better mirrored in a client-facing presentation. Mastering this drag technique saves you from exporting images to another app just to reverse them, keeping your entire workflow inside the board.
Frequently asked questions
Does Miro have a built-in flip or mirror button?
No, Miro's free plan doesn't offer a dedicated flip button in the toolbar. Flipping is done manually by dragging a resize handle past the image's opposite edge, which mirrors the content.
Can I flip shapes and text boxes the same way?
Yes, the same drag-past-the-edge technique works on shapes, icons, and some text boxes. Text may become unreadable when mirrored, so this method is best reserved for images and icons.
Will flipping an image affect other collaborators viewing the board?
Yes, changes appear in real time for anyone with access to the board. If you're working with a team, it's worth flagging the update in a comment so collaborators know the orientation changed intentionally.
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