WaffleFrameWhy phone videos end up sideways
Phones store a small rotation tag instead of turning the actual pixels. Some apps, editors and websites ignore that tag, so the clip shows up sideways. This tool rotates the real pixels and clears the tag, so the video plays correctly in every player.
Rotate vs mirror: what's the difference?
Rotate turns the whole picture around its centre, like turning a photo on a table. Mirror swaps left and right, which fixes text that reads backwards from a front camera. Flip swaps top and bottom. Need a vertical format instead? Try the Shorts Maker.
Rotating happens on your device
Everything runs in your browser with ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded. It is processed in your device's memory and saved straight to your downloads.
Which option to pick
| Problem | Choose |
|---|---|
| Video lies on its right side | 90° left |
| Video lies on its left side | 90° right |
| Upside down | 180° |
| Text reads backwards | Mirror |
One export uses one free use or credit.
Who is this for?
Phone filmers
Fix clips recorded with the phone held the wrong way.
Selfie creators
Un-mirror front camera videos so text reads correctly.
Work videos
Straighten recordings before sending them to clients.
Tips for best results
- Check the preview first to see which way the clip is turned.
- Mirror selfie videos that show signs or text.
- Rotate before adding a watermark so it lands in the right corner.
- Lock your phone's rotation before filming to avoid the problem next time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rotate a video 90 degrees?
Drop your video into the tool above, pick 90° right or 90° left, and click Rotate video. The pixels are turned for real and saved as a fresh MP4, so the video stays upright in every app, player and website you share it to.
How do I fix a mirrored selfie video?
Choose Mirror. It swaps left and right, so text, logos and signs read the normal way again. This is the common fix for front camera recordings, where many phones save a mirror image of what you saw while filming.
Why does my video look fine on my phone but sideways elsewhere?
Your phone saved a rotation tag instead of turning the picture. Your phone respects that tag, but some websites and editors do not. Rotating here turns the actual pixels and resets the tag, so every player shows the same thing.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The rotate video tool runs entirely in your browser with ffmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Your file is never sent to a server; it is processed on your own device and saved directly to your downloads folder.
Will rotating lower the quality?
The video is re-encoded with high-quality H.264 settings (CRF 23), which looks the same as the original in practice. The sound is kept, and the resolution stays the same, only swapped between width and height for 90° turns.
Does it cost anything?
Each export uses one of your five free daily uses, or one credit after that. There is no watermark, and if something goes wrong during the export the free use or credit is refunded automatically.
