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Image Rotator

Rotate images by preset or custom angles and export the corrected result quickly.
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About Tool

Incorrect image orientation is a common issue, especially with photos taken on mobile devices or documents scanned in different directions. The Image Rotator is a quick, browser-based utility that allows you to correct these orientation issues or apply custom artistic tilts to your visuals with instant previews.

Preset and Custom Angles

Whether you need a simple 90-degree correction or a specific custom tilt, the interface provides intuitive controls for both. You can use the Rotate 90° CW or CCW buttons for standard fixes, or use the Custom Angle (Degrees) range slider for fine-tuning. If you are preparing a batch of photos for a project, you might also need to convert them using HEIC to JPG or WebP to JPG before or after your rotation workflow to match your final output requirements.

Visualizing Changes

The Preview area is the heart of the tool, updating in real-time as you adjust the Angle Value. This ensures you get the orientation exactly right before committing to the export. Once you are satisfied with the result, clicking Export & Download uses canvas rendering to generate a new image file with the rotation permanently baked in.

Practical Usage Tips

  • Scan Correction: Quickly flip vertical scans to horizontal layouts.
  • Creative Design: Use custom angles to create slanted backgrounds or dynamic UI elements.
  • Mobile Fixes: Correct the "portrait-shot-turned-sideways" bug often found in older image viewers.
  • Resetting: Use the Reset Options button to return to the original orientation without re-uploading the file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does rotating an image reduce its quality?

Rotating by 90-degree increments is typically lossless. Custom angles require a slight re-sampling of pixels, which may result in minimal softening, similar to any standard photo editor.

Can I rotate transparent images?

Yes. The tool preserves transparency in PNG and WebP files, though custom angles may introduce empty space at the corners that will be transparent (or solid-colored depending on the format).

What file types can I upload?

The tool accepts any standard browser-supported image format, including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and HEIC.

Is there an "Auto-Rotate" feature?

This tool is manual to give you full control. It does not automatically detect orientation but provides the quickest way for a human to fix it.

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