How to Mirror Objects in Unreal Engine (3 Effective Ways)

It might be challenging to mirror or flip an object in Unreal Engine at first, but you can become a pro with these 3 simple and quick tricks!

Option 1: Transform Menu

Step 1

• Right Click in the Viewport → Transform → Mirror X, Y, Z.

Step 2

• Done! To mirror more than one actor at once, you can group them together first (CTRL+G) and then mirror the group.

Option 2: Negative Transform Scale

Step 1

• Select the object you want to mirror in the outliner or the viewport by clicking on it.

Step 2

• In the Details panel on the right-hand side of the viewport, scroll down to the “Transform” section. If you can’t find it, go to the top bar menu, and select “Window → Details”.

Step 3

• In the “Transform” section, locate the “Scale” property and change the X value to -1 to mirror the X-axis, or the Y value, to mirror the Y-axis.
• The object will now be mirrored!

Option 3: Modeling Mode – Mirror Tool

Step 1

• Click on the “Modes” tab in the top left-hand corner of the viewport, and select the “Modeling Mode” tab.

Step 2

• Go to the TriModel section, and click on the “Mirror” tool.

Step 3

• Now just rotate the plane to mirror the object in any direction, and click “Accept“

Learn more about transforming actors in UE5