Video Rotate

Fix the orientation of videos recorded at the wrong angle. Rotate 90, 180, or 27...

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Supported Formats

Input Formats

.mp4
.mov
.webm
.avi
.mkv
.wmv

Output Formats

.mp4

Video Rotation Features

Fix any video orientation issue instantly

90°, 180°, 270° rotation options
Horizontal and vertical flip
Fix phone video orientation
Quality preserved at original
Mirror effect for webcam videos
All video formats supported
No watermarks added
No signup required
Mobile-friendly interface
Free unlimited use
Fast cloud processing
Universal MP4 output

Why Use Video Rotate?

Fix the Most Common Video Problem on Earth

The sideways phone video is arguably the most universal recording mistake in history. With over 6.9 billion smartphone users worldwide according to Statista, and the accelerometer-based orientation detection in phones occasionally failing or lagging behind a quick grab-and-record, millions of videos are captured at the wrong angle every day. This tool applies the correct rotation transform to the pixel data and re-encodes the result, producing an output that plays correctly on every device and platform.

Three Rotation Angles Plus Flip for Any Possible Orientation

A 90° clockwise rotation converts a sideways video to upright. A 270° (counter-clockwise) rotation fixes the opposite direction. A 180° rotation corrects upside-down footage. Combining any rotation with a horizontal or vertical flip covers all eight possible orientations defined by the EXIF orientation tag standard, the same system cameras use to mark which way the lens was pointing when the photo or video was captured.

Horizontal & Vertical Flip

Mirror your video horizontally or flip vertically. Great for webcam recordings, selfies, or creative mirror effects.

Quality Preserved

Original video quality is maintained during rotation. No degradation, compression artifacts, or loss of clarity in your output.

Common Use Cases

Fix any video orientation problem

Fix Phone Recordings

Correct sideways or upside-down videos from your phone. Common issue when holding the phone wrong while recording.

Webcam Mirror Fix

Flip horizontally to un-mirror webcam recordings. Many webcams record in mirror mode which can be distracting.

Creative Effects

Use 180° rotation for upside-down effects or combine rotation with flip for artistic and dramatic video effects.

Screen Recording Fix

Fix orientation issues from screen recordings captured in the wrong mode. Get portrait or landscape as needed.

How It Works

1

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop your video file. We support MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM formats up to 2GB in size.

2

Choose Rotation Angle

Select 90° clockwise, 180° upside down, or 270° counter-clockwise to fix the orientation.

3

Apply Flip (Optional)

Optionally flip horizontally to mirror your video or vertically to invert it top-to-bottom.

4

Download Rotated Video

Click 'Rotate Video' and download your correctly oriented video in universal MP4 format.

Pro Tips for Video Rotation

Preview First

Watch your video first to determine which rotation direction you need. 90° clockwise vs counter-clockwise makes a big difference.

Phone Video Tip

Most phone videos that play sideways need 90° clockwise rotation. If that makes it worse, try 270° (counter-clockwise) instead.

Mirror Effect

Horizontal flip creates a mirror effect - useful for correcting selfie-mode recordings where text appears backwards.

Dimension Swap

Remember that 90° or 270° rotation swaps video dimensions. A 16:9 landscape becomes 9:16 portrait and vice versa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your video, select '90° Clockwise' from the rotation options, and click 'Rotate Video'. Your rotated video will be ready in seconds.
Yes! You can combine any rotation angle (90°, 180°, 270°) with horizontal or vertical flip to achieve any orientation you need.
Upload your video and select either 90° clockwise or 270° counter-clockwise depending on which way the video needs to turn. Preview it first to know which direction.
No, our video rotator preserves original quality. The rotation is applied efficiently during encoding to maintain full clarity and resolution.
Rotation turns the video 90°, 180°, or 270° around its center. Flip mirrors it either horizontally (left becomes right) or vertically (top becomes bottom).
Yes! Rotating 90° clockwise three times, or selecting 270° counter-clockwise, will undo a previous 90° rotation.
We support all common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and WMV. Output is always MP4 for maximum compatibility.
This tool rotates the entire video. To rotate only a portion, use our Video Trimmer first to extract that section, then rotate it.
Yes, a 90° or 270° rotation swaps width and height. A 1920x1080 landscape video becomes 1080x1920 portrait, for example.
Yes. All uploads use SSL encryption, files are processed on isolated servers, and automatically deleted within one hour. We never view or retain your content.

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