Rotate Video
Rotate video pixels 90° clockwise, 90° counterclockwise, or 180°.
Tool code processes selected files and entered content in your browser and does not submit them to a TOOLGRID processing endpoint. TOOLGRID measures tool usage, not the content you enter.
- No TOOLGRID input upload
- No account
- Review before copy
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What this tool does
Apply a visible pixel rotation and re-encode the video, rather than only changing a player-dependent rotation metadata flag.
Inspect current rotation, choose the pixel transform, encode, and test in more than one player.
Processing starts only after you choose files and press the action button. The media engine is not preloaded on the homepage or ordinary tool pages.
Where this tool earns its place
Rotate pixels clockwise so players that ignore orientation metadata still display correctly.
What to check before relying on the result
- Re-encoding is lossy and can change color or compression characteristics.
- Existing rotation metadata may already affect displayed dimensions; inspect with Media Info first.
Open a nearby browser tool when you need to validate, convert, or reuse the result.
How to use
01Use Cases
Rotate pixels clockwise so players that ignore orientation metadata still display correctly.
Inspect current rotation, choose the pixel transform, encode, and test in more than one player.
Tips & Tricks
- 01Start with a short representative file
Confirm codec and browser support before committing device time to a long source.
- 02Keep the source
Every output is a new file. Retain the original until you have completed a full playback check.
FAQ
02Is my media uploaded to TOOLGRID?
No. The selected files are written into an in-browser worker file system. The self-hosted encoder assets are downloaded separately, but TOOLGRID does not receive the selected media for processing.
Why can a local media job be slow?
The compatibility encoder runs single-threaded in WebAssembly and is limited by device CPU, available memory, source duration, resolution, codecs, and browser behavior.
What should I verify in the result?
Check playback, duration, seeking, video and audio synchronization, expected tracks, visual quality, and actual file size in the browser or player used by your audience.