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Why is my webcam mirrored, and how do I see the real image?

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Most camera previews are mirrored on purpose, because that is how you are used to seeing yourself in a mirror, and it makes it easier to move naturally. Text you hold up will look backwards in your preview. Untick Mirror image here to see the real, non-inverted picture, which is what other people see. In Zoom, Teams and Meet the mirror only affects your own preview; the others see you the correct way round, so text on your shirt or a whiteboard reads normally for them.

Do it now, right here

Press the button and allow camera access when your browser asks.

Step by step

  1. Press Test my camera.
  2. Untick Mirror image to see the real view.
  3. Hold up text to check: it should read normally.

At a glance

WhereYour previewWhat others see
This test, Mirror image onMirroredNot applicable
This test, Mirror image offReal viewNot applicable
Zoom or Teams callUsually mirroredCorrect way round

Related questions

Are photos taken here mirrored?

They follow the Mirror image setting you chose.

How do I turn off mirroring in Zoom?

Settings › Video › untick Mirror my video; it only changes your view.

Why does my webcam show upside down?

That is a driver or mounting issue, not mirroring; check the camera software.

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Updated November 14, 2026.