Rotate a video online
Fix a sideways or upside-down video in seconds. Normally the picture is not re-encoded, so there is no quality loss and no waiting.
- 100% free
- No usage limits
- No sign-up, no watermark
- Nothing uploaded: runs in your browser
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Settings
How to rotate a video
- Choose your video. It opens right here; nothing is uploaded.
- Pick the rotation. Add a mirror if you need one.
- Click Rotate and download. Check the result on the page first.
Why videos end up sideways
Phones record the picture one way and store the orientation as a note in the file. If the phone misjudged how you were holding it, for example when filming while pointing down, or if an app dropped the note, the video plays sideways. Changing that note fixes the problem instantly, without touching the picture.
Limitations
- WebM has no rotation note, so WebM videos are always re-encoded.
- Mirroring may require a re-encode.
- Only quarter turns: straightening a tilted horizon is not supported.
Frequently asked questions
Is this video rotator really free?
Yes. It is 100% free, with no usage limits, no watermark, no account and no sign-up. There is no paid plan and no feature is locked.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Your video is opened and processed inside your browser and never leaves your device. The page only downloads its own code from this site. If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics receives anonymous usage data such as page views, never your video, its name or its contents.
Does rotating a video lose quality?
Not by default. The video data is copied and the file gains an instruction telling players how to turn it. Mirroring or ticking “Rewrite the pixels” can re-encode the video, which loses a little quality.
A program still shows my video sideways. What now?
A few programs ignore the rotation instruction. Tick “Rewrite the pixels” and rotate the original again: the video is then re-encoded with the new orientation, which works everywhere.
How do I fix a video that is upside down?
Choose 180°. For a sideways video, choose 90° right or 90° left, whichever makes it upright. You can check the result on the page before downloading.
Can I mirror a video?
Yes. Tick “Mirror”, on its own or along with a rotation. It is handy for selfie videos that appear reversed.
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