Why is there no rotate handle?

Images set to In line show it after you click them; if not, choose Wrap text in the image toolbar.

How do I flip an image in Google Docs?

Docs cannot flip a normal image. Use a Drawing, or mirror the file with the tool above and insert it.

Does rotating change the original image?

No, it only changes how it appears in the document.

How to Rotate an Image in Google Docs

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Click the image in Google Docs and drag the small circle at the top to rotate it freely. For exact turns, open Image options › Size & Rotation, where you can type an angle or press the 90° rotate button. Docs has no mirror button: insert the image in Insert › Drawing and use Actions › Rotate › Flip horizontally, or flip it with the tool above first.

Do it now, right here

Drop a file here or choose a file

Step by step

Click the image.
Drag the round handle on top, or open Image options › Size & Rotation.
Type the angle or press the 90° button.

At a glance

Action	Where	Note
Free rotation	Drag the top handle	Quick
Exact angle or 90°	Image options › Size & Rotation	Type the degrees
Mirror	Insert › Drawing › Actions › Rotate › Flip	Or flip the file first

Where to find it on your device

Google Docs: Image options › Size & Rotation.

How to rotate an image in Google Docs