Quick summary
Canva does not have a dedicated flip text feature, but you can achieve it by adding a heading, exporting it as a transparent PNG, and re-uploading the image to use the built-in Flip tool. This step-by-step workaround lets you create mirrored or flipped text in any Canva design without third-party tools.
Steps
- On the edit toolbar, choose 'Text'.
- Choose 'Add a heading' to insert the text you want to flip.
- Click 'Share' to open the save and export options.
- Click 'Download' to begin the export process.
- Under file type, select 'PNG'.
- Enable the 'Transparent background' option.
- Enable the 'Save download settings' option.
- Click 'Download' to save the transparent PNG file.
- On the edit toolbar, click 'Uploads'.
- Choose 'Upload files' to import your downloaded image.
- Click the downloaded image to add it to your design canvas.
- Move the flipped text to the desired position so it aligns correctly with the original text.
- With the uploaded image selected, click 'Flip' on the toolbar above the editor.
- Choose 'Flip horizontal' to mirror it sideways, or 'Flip vertical' to flip it upside down.
- Your flipped text is now in place — created without a dedicated flip text feature in Canva.
