To rotate an image, choose 90, 180, or 270 degrees and click Rotate. Then download the corrected picture. Nothing is lost in quality, and it runs in your browser with no upload.
Why is my photo sideways?
Phones save which way you held them in a small setting inside the photo. Some programs ignore it, so a picture that looked fine on your phone shows up sideways on a computer or a website.
Scans have the same problem when a page goes into the scanner the wrong way. Rotating and saving fixes it for good.
How to rotate an image
- Click Select File, or drag your image into the drop zone.
- Choose 90, 180, or 270 degrees.
- Click Rotate, check the preview, then click Download.
Which angle should you pick?
Rotation goes clockwise. A picture lying on its right side needs 270 degrees to stand up. A picture lying on its left side needs 90. An upside-down picture needs 180. If you pick the wrong one, just rotate again.
This tool turns in quarter steps, which covers almost every orientation problem. Custom angles like 45 degrees aren't supported. The pixels aren't altered, so quality stays exactly the same.
Related jobs
- The picture is a mirror image. Use Flip Image.
- A whole PDF is sideways. Use Rotate PDF.
- The framing is off. Use Crop Image.
- You need a different size. Use Image Resizer.
See our image format guide for more on how photos are stored.
Why some photos are sideways only in some apps
Phones record which way you held the camera in a hidden orientation setting instead of turning the pixels. Apps that respect the setting show the picture upright, and apps that ignore it show it sideways.
When you rotate and download here, the picture itself is turned and saved, so it looks the same in every app. If a photo looks right on your phone but wrong on a website, this is the fix.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fix a sideways photo?
Rotate it here, then download the corrected file. The new orientation is saved in the picture itself.
Does rotating lower the quality?
No. The pixels are rearranged, not changed, so the image stays just as sharp.
Can I rotate by 45 degrees or another custom angle?
No. The tool supports 90, 180, and 270 degrees, which fix most orientation problems.
Which way does it rotate?
Clockwise. Use 270 degrees for a counterclockwise quarter turn.
Why does my photo look fine on my phone but sideways elsewhere?
Your phone applies a hidden orientation setting that some programs ignore. Rotating and saving here writes the correct orientation into the image.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Rotation happens in your browser, and the picture stays on your device.