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Free True Mirror Online
What you see. What they see.
Compare your familiar mirror view with an unmirrored camera orientation. Try the example to see what switches sides, or use your own camera or photo.
Free · On your device
Choose a photo or start your camera
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · Up to 30 MB. Your camera and photos stay in this browser.
Compare a reflected view with the original orientation. Choose a photo, try the example or start your camera.
Camera starts only when you request it.
Unmirrored means the original image orientation. A previously mirrored upload stays mirrored until you flip it. This tool changes orientation; it does not measure symmetry or correct lens distortion.
About these views
“What you see” is mirrored; “What they see” is the opposite orientation. Camera distance, lighting and perspective still affect the photo.
A previously mirrored upload stays mirrored in the original view. This tool compares orientations; it does not measure symmetry or correct lens distortion. Photos stay in this browser.
How to use the True Mirror
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Try the example, choose a photo or start your camera. Keep the lens near eye level and use even light.
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Switch between mirrored, unmirrored and side-by-side views. Open fullscreen or zoom to inspect the same frame.
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Freeze immediately or use the 3-second camera timer, then download a PNG of the complete selected view.
For a wide photo or camera frame, open More options and enable Focus on face to trim the background on either side. Adjust the horizontal framing if needed; the full image height stays visible. Turn it off to restore the complete frame. Your PNG uses the selected framing, while preview zoom only changes its display size.
Mirrored vs unmirrored camera: what changes?
A mirrored camera preview flips the frame horizontally, like the reflection you are used to seeing. An unmirrored preview keeps the camera frame’s original orientation. Use the side-by-side comparison to see the same photo or frozen frame in both orientations; facial differences and background details switch sides without changing shape.
For an uploaded selfie, the original view preserves the file as it is. If your phone already saved a mirrored selfie, this tool cannot detect that previous flip. Readable text or a familiar background detail can help you identify which orientation you are viewing.
Orientation and perspective are different
A horizontal flip swaps the sides of an image. It keeps the same proportions, lighting and camera perspective. If a close selfie makes your nose look larger or your face look different, flipping it does not correct that perspective.
For comparisons, use the same camera distance and angle. A previously mirrored photo keeps that orientation in the original view; this tool cannot reconstruct how the file was captured.
How to take a consistent face photo →True Mirror questions
What is a true mirror?
Here, “true mirror” means an unmirrored camera view. A reflected view reverses the image horizontally; an unmirrored view keeps the camera frame’s original orientation. Neither view changes your facial features.
Does this show exactly how other people see me?
It helps compare image orientation. Other people also see depth, movement and changing angles. Camera distance, lens perspective and lighting still affect this preview, so an unmirrored frame is not a complete reproduction of their view.
What if my uploaded selfie is already mirrored?
Unmirrored preserves the file’s existing orientation. This tool cannot reliably tell whether a photo was flipped before upload. Compare a familiar background detail or readable text to identify the orientation you want.
Why does my flipped face look unfamiliar?
Flipping moves visible differences to the opposite side of the image. The arrangement may feel unfamiliar when you usually see your reflection. That feeling is not a measurement of attractiveness or symmetry.
Does the download match my frozen frame?
Yes. The PNG comes from the displayed preview, including its orientation labels. Downloading a live view freezes the current displayed frame first. Zoom only enlarges the preview. Downloads keep the whole frame unless you enable Focus on face under More options, which trims the sides of wide photos while keeping their full height. Turn it off to restore the full frame. You can switch views on that same frozen frame before saving again.
Are my camera feed and photos uploaded?
No. The camera, image processing and PNG export run in your browser. The feed is not recorded by this tool. Stop the camera whenever you want; it also stops when you leave the page or put it in the background.