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Is There a Mirror Function in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:34 am

As far as we know, there is no mirror function in Photoshop. You can, however, create the illusion of a mirror using a couple of different methods. One is to use the Clone Stamp tool to copy pixels from one side of an image to the other. Another is to use the Flip Horizontal command under the Edit menu.

The Clone Stamp tool works by allowing you to select a source area of an image and then painting over another area with a brush. The Clone Stamp tool will take on the color and texture of the source area as you paint.

To create a mirror effect, simply clone one side of the image onto the other.

PRO TIP: There is no mirror function in Photoshop. If you attempt to use the mirror function, your image will be distorted.

The Flip Horizontal command simply reverses an image from left to right. This can also create a mirror effect, depending on how the rest of the image is composed.

So, while there is no mirror function as such in Photoshop, there are ways to create mirror effects using existing tools.

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