Image Rotate
Rotate images by 90°, 180°, 270° or any custom angle. Flip horizontally or vertically. Free online tool, no upload, 100% private.
How do I rotate an image online?
Upload your image, then click the quick rotate buttons (90° left/right, 180°) or drag the slider to set a custom angle. Preview the result instantly and download in your preferred format.
What is the difference between rotating and flipping an image?
Rotating turns the image around its center by a specified angle (e.g., 90°, 45°). Flipping (mirroring) reverses the image horizontally or vertically, like a mirror reflection.
Why do transparent areas appear after rotation?
When you rotate an image by an angle that is not a multiple of 90° (e.g., 45°), the corners extend beyond the original rectangle, creating triangular transparent areas. You can fill them with a background color.
What image formats are supported?
You can output in PNG (preserves transparency), JPEG (smaller file size), WebP (modern format with good compression), or keep the original format. Quality can be adjusted for JPEG and WebP.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All image processing happens locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images never leave your device, ensuring 100% privacy.
Can I rotate an image by a specific angle like 45 degrees?
Yes. Use the angle slider or input field to set any custom angle from 0° to 360°. The preview updates in real time so you can fine-tune the rotation.
Does rotating an image reduce its quality?
Rotating by multiples of 90° (90°, 180°, 270°) is lossless for most formats. For other angles, the image is resampled, which may cause slight quality loss. Use PNG output to minimize this.
How do I fix a photo that was taken upside down?
Upload the photo and click the 180° button, or rotate 90° left/right twice. If the photo is sideways, a single 90° rotation will correct it.
Can I rotate multiple images at once?
This tool processes one image at a time for precise control. For batch rotation, you can repeat the operation quickly since the tool remembers your last settings.
What is EXIF orientation and why does it matter?
Digital cameras and phones store an orientation flag in EXIF metadata. Some viewers ignore this flag, showing the image rotated incorrectly. Rotating and re-saving the image fixes the orientation permanently.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, the tool is completely free with no registration required. There are no watermarks, no file size limits, and no usage restrictions.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. You can upload images from your camera roll or file manager.
How to Use Image Rotate
Rotate images by 90°, 180°, or 270°, dial in any custom angle, and flip horizontally or vertically. Everything runs locally in your browser — your photos stay completely private.
- Load the image you want to rotate or flip.
- Rotate in quick quarter turns of 90°, 180°, or 270°, or set a precise custom angle for straightening horizons.
- Flip horizontally to mirror the image, or vertically to turn it upside down.
- Keep the Original Format or export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF.
Exact quarter turns never lose quality; small custom angles slightly blur pixel edges, so straighten before resizing.
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