How is a mirror image different from real image?

A mirror image is formed by the reflection of light off a surface, where the left and right sides are reversed, creating a symmetrical appearance. In contrast, a real image is produced when light rays converge and can be projected onto a screen; it can be inverted and is not limited to reflective surfaces. While mirror images appear to exist behind the mirror, real images exist in space where light converges. Mirror images are virtual and cannot be captured on a screen, whereas real images can be.