How to reverse the camera on google meet? [Complete guide]

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You want to show a book, presentation, or other items containing text to participants on Google Meet, but the image is inverted and the text is unreadable?

How to invert the camera on Google Meet ? Our guide will help you correct this problem with ease!

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In this article, discover :

  • How reverse camera on Google Meeton PC, step by step,
  • Is it possible to do the same thing on the’mobile app (Android and iPhone)?
  • And the frequently asked questions by users on this subject!

1. Invert camera on Google Meet on PC

a) Download the Mirror Mode for Google Meet extension

Google Meet does not currently allow you to flip the camera directly. Therefore, to work around this, the only solution is to use software third or some extensions.

  1. Go to Google Web Store,
  2. In the Extension section, search for Mirror Mode for Google Meet,
Search for the Mirror mode for Google Meet extension
Search for the Mirror mode for Google Meet extension. ©Princia for Alucare
  1. Then click on Add to Google Chrome,
Add extension to Google Chrome
Add the extension to Google Chrome. ©Princia for Alucare
  1. Then confirm the addition by clicking on Add the extension.
Confirm that the extension has been added to Chrome
Confirm the addition of the extension on Chrome. ©Princia for Alucare

You can verify that the’extension is downloaded by clicking on the tool Extension at the top right of your browser.

b) Join or create a meeting on Google Meet

Now let's move on to the most interesting part of this article: How to invert the camera on Google Meet ?

  1. Meeting on Google Meet from your browser,
  2. Join an existing meeting or create a new one. To do this, simply choose between the option New meeting Where Enter a code or link,

    Start or join a meeting on Google Meet
    Start or join a meeting on the site. Princia for Alucare
  3. Then click on the three small points next to the hang-up icon,
  4. Then choose Settings,
Settings on Google Meet to check the functionality of the downloaded extension for reversing the camera
Settings to check the functionality of the downloaded extension to reverse the camera. ©Princia for Alucare
  1. In the Video section, select your camera.
  2. Now, your camera image will be flipped, and if you show something with text on it, everyone will be able to read it!

2. How do I reverse the camera on Google Meet on mobile?

If you are on a mobile device (Android or iPhone) and want to reverse the camera, please note that the app does not support extensions. Therefore, the‘mirror image is only available on PC at the time of writing.

However, you still have the following options:

  • Adjust the’appearance of your video,
  • Disable/enable your camera,
  • Add different backgrounds,
  • Add filters with almost the same principles as’add filters to your Instagram story !
  • Share screen, or use the companion mode.

FAQs

Why use an extension to invert the camera on Google Meet?

If you want to correctly display a split screen or text to participants, an extension such as Mirror Mode for Google Meet can help you get there more easily.

Why is my Google Meet video inverted?

Like many videoconferencing tools, this feature was designed to allow users to have a more natural display.

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Released on : March 9, 2017

Edited by : Google LLC

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