How to rotate an image
Rotation redraws pixels in a chosen orientation. Quarter turns exchange width and height, a half turn preserves them, and animated GIF is processed frame by frame without flattening the sequence.
Steps
- 1Choose the turn
Select a left quarter turn, half turn or right quarter turn and preview how the dimensions will change.
- 2Set source behavior
Apply the shared direction, limit it by source orientation when useful, and override an individual image when it needs a different result.
- 3Inspect the plan
Confirm each visible direction and filter outcome, then review the encoded copies before download.
Key decisions
Why do width and height sometimes swap?
A quarter turn moves the horizontal edge into the vertical position. A half turn changes direction without exchanging the dimensions.
Can animated GIF stay animated?
Yes. Every decoded frame receives the same turn and the source frame sequence, timing and loop behavior remain.
Before you download
Know the limits
- Re-encoding JPG or WebP can slightly change visual quality even when orientation is the intended edit.
- GIF palette and transparency constraints can introduce small color or edge changes during encoding.
Verify the copy
Common questions
Can portrait and landscape sources follow different rules?
Yes. Orientation filters can preserve sources that do not match the selected rule, while individual overrides remain visible.
Does rotation flatten an animated GIF?
No. Frames are rotated separately and encoded back with their original sequence, timing and loop behavior.