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Rotate Image
Turn a photo 90°, 180° or 270° clockwise and export a PNG. A simple way to correct a sideways image.
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Review any writing in the image to confirm it is upright, especially when camera metadata already affects the browser’s view.
Quick steps
How to rotate an image
Choose a direction
Select 90° clockwise, 180° or 90° anticlockwise.
Check it is upright
Review the rotated preview and download the PNG.
A few useful details
Turn the image the way it should be viewed
If a photo appears sideways, choose a right-angle rotation and check the result before downloading. A 90° clockwise turn moves the top edge to the right; a 90° anticlockwise turn moves it to the left.
Quarter turns swap the width and height. A 180° turn keeps the dimensions but puts the image in the opposite orientation. These changes are written into the PNG pixels, rather than relying only on an orientation tag.
This page does not straighten a slightly tilted horizon or correct perspective. It also does not mirror the picture. If letters are backwards, Flip Image may be the tool you want.
Before you save the result
Review any writing in the image to confirm it is upright, especially when camera metadata already affects the browser’s view.
The PNG keeps existing transparency but can be larger than the source JPEG.
Choose a turn instead of relying on an orientation tag
Decide which edge should be at the top
Use a readable sign, a person standing upright or another clear feature to choose the direction. A 90° clockwise turn moves the current top edge to the right. A 90° anticlockwise turn moves it to the left. A 180° turn reverses top and bottom.
Quarter turns swap the shape’s orientation
A landscape photo can become portrait after a 90° turn because the pixel width and height swap. That is expected. If another website requires a particular orientation or ratio, check the exported dimensions rather than assuming they will stay in the same order.
Rotation is different from mirroring
If the photo is sideways, rotation is usually the relevant edit. If the letters are backwards, a mirror flip is a different operation. Turn the image first if needed, then decide whether reflection is actually necessary; applying the wrong operation can make normal text harder to read.
Save a copy and check it in the next app
The PNG stores the rotated pixels. Open the downloaded copy in the editor or form you intend to use, especially if the source has camera orientation metadata. Keep the original in case you need a different turn or another format later.
Visual examples
Find the right orientation
Real rotations of the sample images. The display boxes do not represent a change in aspect ratio.
Input![Turn right by 90° — Input]()
After![Turn right by 90° — After]()
EXAMPLE 01
Turn right by 90°
A quarter turn changes the orientation of the whole image.
Real rotations of the sample images. The display boxes do not represent a change in aspect ratio.
Input![Turn by 180° — Input]()
After![Turn by 180° — After]()
EXAMPLE 02
Turn by 180°
A half turn puts the image upside down. Rotation moves the pixels without mirroring the subject.
Real rotations of the sample images. The display boxes do not represent a change in aspect ratio.
Input![Turn by 270° — Input]()
After![Turn by 270° — After]()
EXAMPLE 03
Turn by 270°
A three-quarter turn is equivalent to a quarter turn left. Use the orientation that matches your layout.
Real rotations of the sample images. The display boxes do not represent a change in aspect ratio.
Frequently asked questions
Is 270° clockwise the same as 90° anticlockwise?
Yes. They give the same final orientation.
Will a portrait photo become landscape?
A quarter turn swaps width and height. A 180° turn does not.
Can I rotate by just a few degrees?
This tool only offers right-angle turns. It does not provide fine-angle straightening.
Will right-angle rotation crop anything out?
The canvas is resized to fit the right-angle turn, so this operation is not intended to cut off the image edges.
Why is the output PNG instead of JPG?
PNG preserves existing transparency and avoids adding another JPEG encoding step. Use a format converter afterwards if your destination needs JPEG.
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