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Image Rotator

Rotate images by any angle with automatic background handling

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Upload an image and click "Process Image"

Complete Guide to Image Rotation

What is Image Rotation?

Image rotation changes the orientation of your images by rotating them clockwise or counterclockwise around a central point. This essential tool helps correct orientation issues, create artistic effects, straighten tilted photos, and prepare images for different display requirements.

How to Use the Rotation Tool

  1. Upload Your Image: Select any image file from your device
  2. Set Rotation Angle: Enter any angle from 0 to 360 degrees, or use quick buttons (90°, 180°, 270°)
  3. Preview: See the rotation applied in real-time
  4. Choose Format: Select JPEG, PNG, WebP, or GIF
  5. Process: Click "Rotate Image" to apply the transformation
  6. Download: Save your rotated image

Understanding Rotation Angles

90° (Quarter Turn Right)

Portrait to landscape or vice versa. Most common rotation for fixing orientation.

180° (Half Turn)

Flips image upside down. Useful for correcting severely misoriented photos.

270° (Quarter Turn Left)

Same as -90°. Alternative to 90° rotation.

Custom Angles (1-89°, 91-179°, etc.)

Fine adjustments for straightening horizons or creating artistic tilts.

Common Use Cases

  • Fix Orientation: Correct photos taken in wrong orientation
  • Landscape to Portrait: Convert between orientations for different platforms
  • Straighten Horizons: Fix tilted photos with small angle adjustments (1-5°)
  • Artistic Effects: Create dynamic compositions with angled images
  • Document Scanning: Rotate scanned documents to correct orientation
  • Social Media: Adjust images for platform requirements
  • Print Preparation: Orient images correctly for printing

Rotation Best Practices

  • Use 90° Increments: For standard orientation changes without quality loss
  • Small Adjustments: Use angles like 1-5° to straighten slightly tilted images
  • Consider Composition: Rotation changes visual weight and balance
  • Check Corners: Ensure important content isn't cut off after rotation
  • Format Selection: Use PNG for images with transparency to preserve it
  • Preview First: Always check the result before downloading
  • Avoid Multiple Rotations: Rotate once to minimize quality loss

Technical Details

Our rotation tool uses high-quality interpolation algorithms to maintain image quality during rotation. 90° increments are lossless, while custom angles may introduce minimal interpolation. The tool automatically handles canvas resizing to accommodate rotated dimensions and preserves EXIF data when possible.

Privacy & Security

Your images are processed securely and never stored on our servers. All rotation operations happen in real-time, and your files remain private on your device.