Fix Sideways Photos
Rotate a photo left or right when it was captured, scanned or saved in the wrong orientation.
Rotate Image Online
Rotate photos and pictures online by 90°, 180° or any custom angle, then adjust the canvas and download the result.
How to Rotate an Image Online
- 1Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP image from your device, or drag and drop it into the image rotator.
- 2Rotate the image 90° left or right, turn it 180°, or use the slider and angle field to choose a precise custom rotation.
- 3Select a canvas fit mode, background color and export format, then download the rotated image.
Common Uses for the Image Rotator
Straighten Tilted Images
Correct a slightly tilted photo, picture or document scan using a precise custom angle.
Correct Document Orientation
Turn scanned pages, receipts, notes and forms into the correct reading direction before sharing or archiving them.
Adjust Images for Layouts
Rotate products, graphics and design elements so their direction fits a page, presentation, post or composition.
Flexible Image Rotation and Canvas Controls
- Rotate an image 90° left or right, turn it 180°, or choose any precise angle from -180° to 180°.
- Expand the canvas to preserve the entire rotated image, crop it to fill the original frame, or scale it to fit completely inside.
- Fill exposed canvas areas with transparency, white, black or a custom background color.
- Download the rotated photo or picture as PNG, JPEG or WebP using the output dimensions calculated for the selected fit mode.
- The image rotation takes place locally in your browser, so your image does not need to be uploaded to a remote editing server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this online image rotator free?
Yes. You can rotate images online and download the results without creating an account.
How do I rotate an image online?
Upload your image, choose a 90° or 180° rotation or enter a custom angle, adjust the canvas and background settings, then click Download.
Can I rotate a photo by a custom number of degrees?
Yes. Use the angle slider or number field to rotate a photo or picture by any value from -180° to 180°.
What is the difference between the three canvas fit modes?
Expand Canvas increases the output dimensions to preserve the complete rotated image. Crop to Fill keeps the original canvas size, enlarges the image and crops the edges to remove empty areas. Fit Inside keeps the original canvas size and scales the full image to fit within it.
Can I rotate an image without cropping it?
Yes. Select Expand Canvas to preserve the full image at its rotation scale, or choose Fit Inside to display the entire image within the original canvas dimensions.
Can I straighten a tilted photo?
Yes. Choose a small positive or negative custom angle and adjust it until the photo, horizon, document or object appears straight.
Which formats support a transparent background?
You can export the rotated image as PNG, JPEG or WebP. PNG and WebP support transparent areas, while JPEG replaces transparency with a white background.
Will rotating an image change its dimensions?
It depends on the angle and fit mode. Expand Canvas calculates new dimensions around the rotated image, while Crop to Fill and Fit Inside retain the original canvas width and height.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The image is processed locally in your browser, so it stays on your device while you rotate and export it.