Rotate image
Rotate an image left, right, upside down, or by any custom angle with an instant preview.
How to use the Rotate image
What does the Rotate image do?
Rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy; It applies this page-specific rule: canvas changes its output dimensions for quarter turns and draws the source around the center.
Which inputs does this tool use?
To rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy, enter Choose image, Output format, Quality, Custom angle in degrees; keep every value in the same example; where available, choose between PNG, JPEG, WebP to match the required format; select ↶ 90° left when the values are ready; Start with a familiar case covered by this rule - Metadata orientation is resolved into visible pixels in the exported copy - so the expected result can confirm the settings.
How should the tool result be read?
For a result intended to rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy, metadata orientation is resolved into visible pixels in the exported copy; read custom angle in degrees together with the original choose image rather than as an isolated answer, and confirm that its units or structure match the intended use.
What rule does Rotate image apply?
When the goal is to rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy, metadata orientation is resolved into visible pixels in the exported copy.
What should be checked after using Rotate image?
When using the page to rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy, processing uses standard browser image APIs and requires no account.
Limits and accuracy
When using this tool to rotate an image by 90, 180 or 270 degrees and download a new copy, processing uses standard browser image APIs and requires no account; keep the original file and inspect the downloaded result, since format support, transparency, detail, and file size can vary by browser and settings; keep choose image until the output has been checked in its intended destination.
How it works
Canvas changes its output dimensions for quarter turns and draws the source around the center.
Metadata orientation is resolved into visible pixels in the exported copy.
Processing uses standard browser image APIs and requires no account. Large images can use significant memory, particularly on phones, so keep the original until the download has been checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is the image uploaded?
No. The selected file is decoded and processed locally in this browser tab.
Does conversion improve image quality?
No. A new format can improve compatibility or size, but it cannot recreate detail missing from the source.
Why might a format be unavailable?
Decoding and export support vary by browser. PNG and JPEG are broadly supported; newer or specialist formats may not be.