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# Flip and mirror images (VideoScribe Legacy)

## This article will show you how to flip and mirror an image on the VideoScribe Legacy canvas

**Please note:** *VideoScribe Legacy* is the older version of our software. We continue to support it, but we recommend switching to the [latest version](https://www.videoscribe.co/app/) to enjoy the best features and performance.

If you are using the latest version of VideoScribe click here to read the article on [Image settings (latest version)](https://help.videoscribe.co/knowledge/image-settings?hsLang=en).

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#### **Step 1. Open the image properties**

- This can be done by either double-clicking the element on the canvas, or by double clicking the element in the timeline or by selecting Image Properties icon **(A)**, which is accessible after selecting the image in the timeline.

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#### **Step 2. Flip and mirror the image**

- To do this, make sure you are in the ‘Drawing Options’ tab **(B)** and the flip/mirror icon **(C)** can be found beneath the preview window **(D)**.
- Click the icon multiple times to see the different flip/mirror states. The image can be viewed in the preview window.
- When you are happy click the tick **(E)** to amend the image on the canvas.

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