How text gets flipped
Two operations combine. Each letter is swapped for a character that resembles it when rotated: a becomes ɐ, e becomes ǝ. Then the letter order is reversed, because flipped text reads right to left. Most of these characters come from the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Upside down versus mirrored
Flipping rotates the text a full 180°, as if you turned the page over. Mirroring only reverses it horizontally, like a reflection: letters stay upright but face the other way. Both are generated above.
What it cannot replace
The result is text, not an image: it pastes anywhere, but it is not perfectly symmetrical. A few letters have no convincing flipped counterpart and stay approximate. For flawless typography you need an image.
Frequently asked questions
Can everyone read upside down text?
Visually yes, on most devices. But screen readers announce phonetic character names, making it meaningless to blind users.
Why do some letters look odd?
There is no official flipped character for every letter. The closest match is used, usually borrowed from the phonetic alphabet.
Can I flip numbers?
Yes, digits are supported, with the same visual approximation as letters.