How to Flip a Video in Google Vids: A Quick Workaround Guide

Google Vids has transformed how teams and creators put together presentations, pitches, and creative projects. Built directly into the Google Workspace ecosystem, it makes assembling clips, adding voiceovers, and embedding soundtracks incredibly seamless.

However, if you are working on a project and need to mirror a clip horizontally or flip it upside down, you might notice something surprising: Google Vids does not currently feature a direct “Flip” or “Rotate” button for video clips (though you can format and rotate text or images).

Don’t let that slow down your project! Because Google Vids relies on media files uploaded from your computer or Google Drive, you can easily bypass this limitation with a quick, hassle-free workaround.

Step 1: Prep and Flip Your Video Externally

Since Google Vids doesn’t have an native video-flipping tool built into its timeline canvas yet, the most efficient method is to flip your video file before you upload it.