Free Online Video Rotator
Rotate and flip videos online for free. Fix portrait or landscape orientation, rotate 90°/180°, or flip horizontally — no upload, no signup needed.
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Our free online video rotator lets you rotate or flip any video instantly — entirely in your browser with no upload required. Fix videos recorded sideways on a smartphone, flip footage that was mirrored by a webcam, or rotate clips for creative effect. Whether you need to rotate 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, 180°, or flip horizontally or vertically, this browser-based tool handles it in seconds with no software installation and no account required.
Incorrectly oriented video is one of the most common problems in everyday video production, and it happens constantly with smartphone footage. Our free video rotation tool permanently corrects the rotation metadata and re-encodes the video if necessary, so the result plays correctly in every player and on every platform — not just those that honor rotation metadata.
How to Rotate a Video Online for Free
Fixing your video orientation takes just moments:
- Upload your video — Drag and drop an MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, or MKV file, or click to browse your device.
- Select rotation or flip — Choose from rotate 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, 180°, flip horizontal, or flip vertical.
- Preview the result — See the corrected orientation in the preview before processing.
- Download the rotated video — Click Apply and save the corrected file directly to your device.
Key Features
- Free and Unlimited — Rotate as many videos as you need with no daily limits or subscription fees.
- No Upload Required — All rotation processing happens locally in your browser. Your video stays private.
- All Rotation Options — 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, 180°, horizontal flip, and vertical flip.
- Live Preview — See how the rotated video will look before committing to the change.
- Permanent Correction — Rotation is baked into the video data, not just stored as metadata. The file plays correctly in all players.
- No Watermarks — Output is completely clean with no added branding.
- Multiple Formats Supported — Works with MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, and MKV input files.
- Mobile-Friendly — Works in Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android — great for fixing phone videos on your phone.
Rotation and Flip Options
| Option | Degrees | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Rotate Clockwise | 90° | Fix video shot holding phone sideways (left side up) |
| Rotate Counter-Clockwise | 90° | Fix video shot holding phone sideways (right side up) |
| Rotate 180° | 180° | Flip upside-down footage |
| Flip Horizontal | Mirror | Correct mirror-reversed webcam recordings |
| Flip Vertical | Mirror | Correct upside-down mirror footage |
Why Choose Our Free Video Rotator?
- Permanent fix — Some tools only adjust rotation metadata, which many players ignore. Our tool re-encodes the video with the rotation applied directly to the frames, ensuring correct playback everywhere.
- No uploads — Your footage never touches a remote server. Ideal for private or sensitive video content.
- No registration — No account, no email, no payment required.
- No watermarks — The corrected video is yours, clean and unbranded.
- Instant preview — Confirm the correct orientation before processing to avoid mistakes.
Common Use Cases
- Fix smartphone recordings — Correct videos accidentally recorded in the wrong orientation when switching between portrait and landscape on a phone
- Fix webcam mirroring — Many webcams record a mirrored image. Use horizontal flip to restore the correct orientation
- Drone footage correction — Fix inverted or rotated footage from drones where the camera wasn’t oriented correctly during setup
- Security camera footage — Rotate footage from security cameras that were physically mounted at non-standard angles
- Mirror image effects — Creatively flip footage horizontally or vertically for artistic effects in music videos or social content
- Screen recording fixes — Correct orientation for screen recordings captured with incorrect display rotation settings
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I rotate an MP4 video online for free?
Open our free video rotator, upload your MP4 file, select the rotation direction (90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, or 180°), preview the result, and click Apply. The corrected video downloads directly to your device — no upload to any server required.
Why does my rotated video still show sideways in some players?
Some basic video players read rotation metadata and apply it during playback, making the video appear correct even without re-encoding. However, many platforms (including some social media upload processors) ignore metadata and use the raw frame orientation. Our tool permanently bakes the rotation into the video frames, guaranteeing it displays correctly everywhere.
Can I flip a video horizontally to create a mirror effect?
Yes — select the “Flip Horizontal” option to create a perfect mirror image of your video. This is useful for fixing mirrored webcam footage or creating artistic mirror effects for music videos and social content.
Does rotating a video change the file size?
Rotation by 90° or 270° changes the video dimensions (e.g., a 1920×1080 landscape video becomes 1080×1920 portrait), which may slightly affect file size. A 180° rotation does not change dimensions. In either case, the file size change is minimal.
Related Tools
- Video Trimmer — Trim your video after correcting its orientation
- Video Compressor — Reduce file size after rotating and re-encoding
- Video Resize — Adjust dimensions after rotation to match target platform requirements