After creating the design, use the software or print job settings to flip it horizontally. This reverses the text and picture for printing onto the transfer paper. When ironed onto the item, the original orientation is shown.
Most design software can create a mirror image. The setting might be called Flip horizontal, Mirror image, Reverse, or Rotate. If you cannot find this feature, use the following steps depending on your computer operating system.
Create a mirror image (Windows)
Use the Paint app to flip a design horizontally for iron-on transfer printing.
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Open the folder you saved the design in.
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Right-click the file, and then select Paint from the Open with menu.
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On the Home menu, click Rotate, and then click Flip horizontal.
Create a mirror image (Mac)
Open the Mac print dialog for settings to flip a design horizontally for iron-on transfer printing.
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Open the image, click File, click Print, and then click Show Details, if necessary, to view all settings.
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Click the unnamed print options menu at the center of the window, and then select Layout.
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Select Flip horizontally.