How to Flip the Webcam Image if It Displays Upside Down?

Introduction

If your camera image appears upside down — don't panic. This is a common issue, especially with external webcams or built-in modules after Windows updates. The cause could be the driver, application settings, or the physical position of the camera. Let's figure out how to return the image to the correct orientation step by step.

Quick Solution

  1. Restart your computer and camera.
    Sometimes the error is temporary and disappears after a reboot.
  2. Check the image on DoCam.io.
    If the camera is also flipped there — then the issue isn't in Zoom or Skype, but in system settings or the driver.
  3. Use the "Rotate" setting in the program where you make video calls.
    Zoom, OBS, and Skype allow you to flip or rotate the image programmatically.

Detailed Guide

1. Check Orientation in the Camera App

Open Start → Camera and see if the image displays normally. If it's upside down — the issue isn't in Zoom or Skype, but in the device driver.

2. Fix Through Driver Settings

1️⃣ Press Win + X → select Device Manager.
2️⃣ Expand the Cameras or Imaging Devices section.
3️⃣ Right-click on your camera → Properties → Driver tab → Roll Back or Update.

If the camera is built-in (for example, in an ASUS or Lenovo laptop), try installing the driver from the manufacturer's website — in some models it controls image orientation.

3. Flip Image in Zoom

1️⃣ Open Zoom → Settings → Video.
2️⃣ At the bottom of the window, click Rotate Video (Rotate 90°) until the correct position.
3️⃣ If necessary, use the Mirror my video option if the image is "mirrored".

4. Flip Image in Skype

1️⃣ Go to Settings → Audio & Video.
2️⃣ If the camera is upside down — try changing the camera source (in some drivers this solves the problem). 3️⃣ If necessary, use OBS Virtual Camera as an intermediate filter (see below).

5. Fix Through OBS Studio

OBS is a great tool for a "virtual" camera:

  • Add source → Video Capture Device (Webcam).
  • Right-click on the source → Transform → Rotate 180°.
  • Enable OBS Virtual Camera and select it in Zoom, Skype, or Teams.

6. Physical Camera Rotation

If the camera is external, simply physically rotate the camera itself. Some models are installed "upside down" on the monitor — this is not an error, just needs angle adjustment.

Tips

  • After Windows 10/11 updates, camera orientation sometimes gets reset — check drivers.
  • Don't use OBS VirtualCam and Zoom simultaneously — this can "flip" the image repeatedly.
  • If the camera is built-in — reinstall the OEM driver (ASUS Camera, Lenovo EasyCamera, etc.).
  • Before a call, always check the camera position on DoCam.io.

Conclusion

Done! Now the camera image displays correctly. The upside-down video problem is most often related to drivers, and you can easily fix it without replacing the camera.

Before a meeting, test your camera on DoCam.io.