How to rotate or mirror a video
- Choose a local video. Use the preview to judge its displayed orientation.
- Select a clockwise angle. Try 90° or 270° for sideways footage, or 180° if it is upside down.
- Apply a mirror if needed. Leave both boxes unchecked when you only want a turn. Reset restores 0° and clears both mirrors.
- Preview and export MP4. Check orientation, readable text and sound. Keep the tab open while the file processes.
- Review the finished video and download. Changing a setting clears the previous result, so export again after adjustments.
Example: fix a sideways phone recording
A clip displays at 1920 × 1080 with the top of the scene pointing left. Select 90° clockwise to stand it upright; the output becomes 1080 × 1920. If the top points right instead, choose 270°. A mirror is not needed just because the clip is sideways.
If the people are already upright in a landscape shot, turning the entire image would put them sideways. To place that shot into a vertical frame, use Social Media Resizer, or crop the video to choose a smaller visible area. Browse all free tools for other edits.