Rotate Video Online Free
Rotate your video 90°, 180°, or 270° and flip horizontally or vertically. Fix sideways phone recordings or create mirror effects — all in your browser.
Drag & drop your video here, or click to browse
Max file size: ~2 GB (memory permitting)
How to Use — Rotate Video Online Free
Upload your video
Drag and drop any video file (MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV) or click "Choose File" to browse. Works with files up to ~2 GB (memory permitting).
Select rotation
Choose the rotation angle — 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, or 180°. You can also flip the video horizontally or vertically.
Rotate the video
Click "Rotate" — processing happens in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly. No server upload required.
Download
Download your rotated video instantly. No watermarks, no signup needed.
Popular task presets
Best for / not for
Best for
- Correcting phone, drone, webcam, or action-cam footage recorded sideways or upside down.
- Creating a real pixel-rotated export that plays correctly in apps that ignore orientation metadata.
- Quick 90, 180, or 270 degree fixes before resizing, cropping, or publishing.
Not for
- Mirrored footage where left and right are reversed. Use Video Flip for that.
- Changing aspect ratio for social platforms. Rotate first, then use Video Resizer or Crop.
- Stabilizing tilted handheld footage or correcting perspective distortion.
When to rotate a video
- Fix a phone video recorded sideways because the orientation lock was off.
- Rotate a drone or action-cam clip that came out upside down.
- Flip an exported clip 90° to fit a vertical or horizontal placement.
Supported formats & limits
| Input containers | MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, M4V |
|---|---|
| Input codecs | H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, AV1, MPEG-4, MJPEG |
| Output container | MP4 (default) — interoperable with iOS, Android, YouTube, Instagram, X |
| Output codec | H.264 video + AAC audio |
| Max file size | Up to ~2 GB (limited by browser memory) |
| Max duration | No hard limit — depends on file size |
| Cost | Free for any use. No signup. No watermark. |
Video Rotator vs. the usual alternatives
| Feature | This tool | VEED (free) | Kapwing (free) | CapCut Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing model | Runs locally in your browser | Upload-based project editor | Upload-based project editor | Upload-based online editor |
| File limits | No upload cap; practical limit is browser memory | Plan-specific upload limits | Plan-specific upload and export limits | Feature- and account-specific limits |
| Watermark on output | No watermark added | Free exports include a VEED watermark | Free exports include a Kapwing watermark | Standard edits can be watermark-free; templates/assets may add branding |
| Signup / account | No account for tools | Workspace/account flow | Workspace/account flow | CapCut account flow |
| Works offline | Yes after cache, subject to browser support | No | No | No |
| Best for | Private one-step file operations | Full editor, templates, AI tools | Collaboration, templates, AI tools | Social templates and timeline editing |
Vendor plan limits were checked on April 29, 2026 and can change by region, account state, and export option. Verify critical limits on the vendor pricing/help page before relying on them.
Why rotate online
- True pixel rotation — not just a metadata flag, so the fix works everywhere, including players that ignore orientation tags.
- Preserves original audio and resolution.
- No upload — works offline after first load.
Task-focused FAQ
Why not just change the orientation metadata?
Some players ignore metadata rotation. This tool exports a real rotated video so the fix is visible everywhere.
Will rotation change the resolution?
A 90 or 270 degree rotation swaps width and height. A 1920x1080 clip becomes 1080x1920.
Should I rotate before cropping?
Yes. Correct orientation first, then crop or resize based on the final frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix a sideways video?
Upload your sideways video and select the rotation angle (90°, 180°, or 270°). Click Rotate and download the corrected video.
What is the difference between rotate and flip?
Rotate turns the video by a set angle (90°, 180°, 270°). Flip mirrors the video horizontally or vertically. Both operations can be combined.
Can I rotate a video by 90 or 180 degrees?
Yes. You can rotate by 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise (270°), or 180°. Select the desired angle before processing.
Will rotating cause quality loss?
Rotation requires re-encoding, but high-quality settings are used to minimize any quality difference. Resolution and bitrate remain close to the original.