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Your Video Text Is Backwards — And It’s Killing Your Sales 😱

  • Writer: Susan Kennedy
    Susan Kennedy
  • Jul 21
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 2

Okay, real talk. A friend sent me her latest video this morning. She’s killing it — great energy, awesome product. But there was one tiny issue…


Every single word on the screen was backwards. 😬

Yup, total beginner mistake. And trust me, if your text is flipped, it’s not just awkward — it’s confusing. And confusion? That’s the fastest way to lose a sale. 💸

I dove into the rabbit hole to fix this. Googled “iPhone mirror front camera” like a detective on a mission. Spoiler: I found nothing useful. 🙄

But then — boom! — I stumbled across a goldmine: a video from Rob the Maritimer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl3xtUSzXOw&t=1s). This guy breaks it down like a pro. Here’s the answer I learned in about 4 minutes (after an hour of searching, ugh):


✅ Option 1: Set It and Forget It (iPhone Settings)

  1. Open Settings > Camera.

  2. Change Flip Mirror Front Camera to ON.

  3. Done! Your front-facing videos will now show text the right way. (Selfie cam stays flipped, though.)


✅ Option 2: Flip It After You Film (iPhone Photos)

  1. Open Photos and pick your video or picture.

  2. Hit the Adjust button (three lines with dots, bottom of the screen).

  3. Tap Crop (right-most icon, bottom of the screen).

  4. Click the Flip Vertical button (top left, above your video).

  5. Save it, and you’re golden! 🌟


✅ Option 3: Get Fancy with a Tool Like Camtasia

  1. Fire up your video editor (Camtasia’s my jam).

  2. Load your video or image.

  3. Flip the Y-axis 180 degrees.

  4. Export and flex that polished content. 😎


But Wait—Here’s the Plot Twist! 🎬

I was searching for the wrong thing. I typed “mirror my video” when I meant “flip my video.” 🤦‍♂️ Once I got that right, I found Clideo.com. It’s stupid simple: upload, flip, download.

💡 Pro Tip: Clideo’s free version adds a watermark. Want it gone? It’s $9/month or $72/year. Worth it if you’re pumping out content like a boss.


The Big Takeaway

If your text is backwards, your message is not landing. And if your message doesn’t land, your sales are ghosting you. 👻

Before you hit “post,” ask yourself:

“Can people actually read my stuff?”

If the answer’s no, flip it. It’s an easy fix that makes a massive difference.

Want more quick tech hacks to level up your biz? Drop a 👍 in the comments, and I’ll keep the tips coming! 🚀

Edited by Grok, July 21, 2025


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