Choose Your Image
Select or drag in a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 20 MB. Very large pixel dimensions may exceed the memory available in some browsers or mobile devices.
Free Online Image Tool
Image Rotation Tool Rotate and Flip Photos Online
Rotate a JPG, PNG, or WebP image by 90°, 180°, or a custom angle. Flip it horizontally or vertically, preview the result, choose an output format, and download the edited file from your browser.
±180°
Custom Angle Range
2
Flip Directions
3
Output Formats
20 MB
Input File Limit
Preview
Before Download
Rotate an Image Online
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 20 MB. Rotate, flip, preview, and export it as JPG, PNG, or WebP.
Drop Your Image Here
or select a JPG, PNG, or WebP file from your device · maximum 20 MB
Reading your image…
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Keyboard shortcuts
← / →Rotate 90°
HToggle horizontal flip
VToggle vertical flip
CToggle original comparison
Ctrl/⌘ + ZUndo
Ctrl/⌘ + SDownload
The selected image is read and edited with browser image and canvas features. Processing capacity depends on the image dimensions, browser, and available device memory.
Three Simple Steps
How to Rotate an Image Online
Select an image, choose the rotation or flip you need, inspect the preview, and download the edited result.
Rotate or Flip It
Use the 90° and 180° controls, enter a custom angle between −180° and 180°, or flip the image horizontally or vertically. Check the preview after each change.
Choose a Format and Download
Select JPG, PNG, or WebP. PNG can preserve transparent corners, while JPG uses a solid background. Review the output and download the edited file.
90° Right
Turns the image one quarter turn clockwise.
90° Left
Turns the image one quarter turn counter-clockwise.
180° Rotation
Turns an upside-down image to the opposite orientation.
Custom Angle
Tilts or straightens an image within the −180° to 180° range.
Tool Features
What This Image Rotation Tool Can Do
Use quick rotation controls for orientation problems or a custom angle for a deliberate tilt or a slightly crooked image.
Quick 90° and 180° Rotation
Correct common sideways and upside-down images with dedicated controls and an updated preview.
Horizontal and Vertical Flip
Mirror the image from left to right or from top to bottom, and combine a flip with any rotation angle.
Custom Angle Control
Enter a degree value or use the slider to create a custom tilt between −180° and 180°.
Responsive Preview
The preview uses a reduced working size for smoother editing while the final file is generated from the original image dimensions.
Corner Background Options
Custom angles create empty corners. Keep them transparent for PNG or WebP, or use a white or black background.
JPG, PNG, and WebP Output
Choose an output format based on whether you need a photo file, transparent corners, or a web-friendly image.
JPEG and WebP Quality Control
Adjust compression quality for JPG and WebP output. PNG export does not use the quality slider.
Undo and Reset Controls
Undo recent rotation, flip, angle, or background changes, or reset the current image to its initial editing state.
Keyboard-Friendly Editing
Use accessible buttons and optional keyboard shortcuts while focus remains inside the image tool.
Correct Sideways Photos
Turn a photo left or right when it appears in the wrong orientation after transfer, upload, or conversion.
Fix Upside-Down Images
Apply a 180° rotation to scans, screenshots, or photographs that appear upside down.
Prepare Product Photos
Correct product orientation before adding an image to an online shop, catalogue, presentation, or client document.
Straighten a Crooked Scan
Use a small custom angle to improve the alignment of a document or photograph that was scanned slightly off-centre.
Create a Deliberate Tilt
Apply a modest custom angle for a poster, thumbnail, social graphic, collage, or presentation layout.
Correct Screenshots
Rotate a screenshot before placing it in a report, slide deck, support message, or instructional document.
Practical Guide
A Guide to Rotating Images Correctly
Understand orientation metadata, the difference between rotating and flipping, and how output format affects the downloaded result.
Why Can a Photo Appear Sideways?
Some camera and phone images include orientation metadata that tells compatible software how the image should be displayed. A photo may look correct in one application but appear sideways in another when that orientation information is handled differently.
Exporting the edited image through a canvas creates a new file using the displayed pixel orientation. Always check the downloaded result before submitting it to a website, form, client, or official portal.
When to Use 90° or a Custom Angle
Use a 90° or 180° control when the whole image is sideways or upside down. Use a small custom angle when the content is only slightly crooked or when a tilt is part of the intended design.
- Sideways image: use 90° left or right
- Upside-down image: use 180°
- Crooked scan: try a small custom angle
- Creative layout: choose a deliberate custom tilt
Flip vs Rotate: What Is the Difference?
Rotation turns an image around its centre. A horizontal flip mirrors left and right, while a vertical flip swaps top and bottom. Flipping does not simply turn the image to another angle.
You can combine rotation and flipping when you need a specific orientation. Use the comparison and Undo controls to review the result.
Using the Tool on a Phone or Tablet
Open the page in a modern mobile browser, select an image, apply the required rotation, and download the result. The exact download location depends on the browser and device settings.
- Select an image from the available file picker
- Use 90° left or right for a sideways photo
- Review the preview at a practical zoom level
- Download and verify the saved file
Which Output Format Should You Choose?
- JPG: useful for photographs and broad compatibility; transparent corners become a solid background
- PNG: useful for graphics and transparent corners; file size may be larger
- WebP: useful for many modern web workflows and can support transparency
- Use the Image Compressor when a portal or website has a smaller file-size limit
- Use the Image Cropper when the image also needs a specific frame or aspect ratio
Related Image Tools
Continue Your Image-Editing Workflow
Use a related tool when the image also needs cropping, compression, enlargement, format conversion, combining, or document export.
Image Cropper
Remove unwanted areas and prepare an image for a selected frame, ratio, or pixel size.
Open Tool →Image Compressor
Reduce the downloaded image size for sharing, website uploads, or forms with file-size limits.
Open Tool →Image Combiner
Merge several images into a horizontal, vertical, or simple grid arrangement.
Open Tool →Image Stretcher
Change image width and height independently when a layout requires different proportions.
Open Tool →AVIF to JPG Converter
Convert an AVIF image to a more widely supported image format before continuing your workflow.
Open Tool →Image Upscaler
Increase image dimensions and adjust the available appearance controls before using the file elsewhere.
Open Tool →Black and White Converter
Create a grayscale version of a colour image for documents, creative work, or print preparation.
Open Tool →Image to PDF
Place one or more image files into a PDF document for sharing, printing, or record keeping.
Open Tool →FAQ
Questions About Rotating Images Online
Find answers about custom angles, supported formats, image quality, transparent corners, privacy, and mobile downloads.
The tool is currently available without payment or account registration. File-size, pixel-dimension, browser, and device memory limits may apply to large images.
Yes. A supported browser can read the selected image, display the editing preview, and generate the downloaded result. Processing time depends on the image dimensions and available device memory.
Yes. Enter a value or use the slider to choose an angle from −180° to 180°. Small custom angles are useful for a crooked scan, while larger angles can create a deliberate design tilt.
The revised tool accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 20 MB. The edited image can be downloaded as JPG, PNG, or WebP. Animated GIF and BMP input are not included in this version.
The tool redraws and re-encodes the image when it creates the download. JPG and WebP quality settings affect compression. Custom-angle rotation can also introduce some edge smoothing. Review the downloaded file when exact visual quality matters.
The rotation code reads the selected file and generates the preview and output with browser image and canvas features. Avoid using highly sensitive files unless you are comfortable with your browser, device, installed extensions, and the website's overall privacy practices.
Select the image, then use 90° Left or 90° Right until the orientation is correct. Download the edited file and verify it in your preferred image viewer. The download location depends on your browser and device settings.
A custom rotation angle creates empty corners around the image. PNG and WebP can retain transparent corners. JPG does not support transparency, so the tool switches to a white background when JPG is selected.
Yes. Horizontal and vertical flips can be combined with quick or custom rotation. Use Undo to remove the most recent edit, or Reset Edits to return to the initial state.
JPG is a practical choice for photographs and broad compatibility. PNG supports transparent corners and is useful for graphics. WebP is suitable for many modern web workflows. Check the requirements of the website, app, or form where the image will be used.
Ready to Rotate Your Image?
Return to the tool, select your image, apply the required rotation, and review the preview before downloading.
Open the Image Rotation Tool