To rotate a video on Android, open it in Google Photos, tap Edit, then Crop, tap Rotate until the video is upright, and tap Save copy. Samsung Gallery has the same option in its editor. Both are free. To rotate and mirror in one go, or to get an MP4 that plays the right way on every device, use the MobileStudio Rotate & Flip Video tool in Chrome.
The short answer
| Phone | Steps |
|---|---|
| Any Android with Google Photos | Edit > Crop > Rotate > Save copy |
| Samsung Galaxy | Gallery > Edit > crop icon > rotate > Save |
| Rotate and flip, any phone | Rotate & Flip Video in Chrome |
How do I rotate a video in Google Photos?
- Open Google Photos and tap the video.
- Tap Edit, then Crop.
- Tap Rotate. Each tap turns the video 90 degrees.
- Use the dial above Rotate for small straightening adjustments.
- Tap Save copy.
Google's video editing help describes these tools. Save copy keeps the original video too.
How do I rotate a video on Samsung?
- Open the video in Gallery.
- Tap the Edit (pencil) icon, then the crop icon.
- Tap the rotate button until it's upright.
- Tap Save.
Samsung's Gallery guide covers the editor. Menu names differ a little between One UI versions.
How do I rotate and flip a video on Android?
- Open Rotate & Flip Video in Chrome.
- Pick the video.
- Tap Left 90° or Right 90° until it's upright.
- Tap Flip if the image is mirrored.
- Tap Export MP4.
The MP4 lands in Downloads with the original sound. The rotation is built into the picture, so it plays the right way in every app. The flip guide explains when mirroring helps.
Why is my Android video sideways?
The phone decides orientation from how it's held when recording starts. If auto-rotate was off, or the phone was flat, the video may record sideways. Rotating it fixes the file. For every fix, see how to fix a sideways video.
How do I avoid sideways videos in the future?
On Android, swipe down to Quick Settings and make sure Auto-rotate is on while you film, so the camera follows how you hold the phone. Point the camera at the scene before you tap record, rather than starting with the phone flat on a desk, which is when phones most often choose the wrong orientation.
Why doesn't Google Photos show the Rotate option?
Google notes that some editing tools need Android 6.0 or later and enough memory, and some older non-Pixel phones can't edit video. Update Google Photos, or use the browser tool, which works on any phone with Chrome.
Does rotating a video on Android lose quality?
Not noticeably. A 90-degree turn doesn't remove detail, and the browser tool re-encodes at high quality.
Can I rotate a video on a computer instead?
Yes. On Windows, Clipchamp rotates from the clip's three-dot menu, and flips too, per Microsoft's flip guide. On Mac, QuickTime has Rotate Left and Rotate Right. See how to rotate a video for every device.
Where MobileStudio fits
Rotate & Flip Video is one of our free tools. MobileStudio, on Google Play, turns screen recordings into polished app demos. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
How do I rotate a video 90 degrees on Android?
In Google Photos, tap Edit > Crop > Rotate once.
Can I rotate a video on Android without an app?
Yes. Google Photos is built in, and the browser tool needs no install.
How do I rotate a video 180 degrees on Android?
Tap Rotate twice, then save the copy.
Does Google Photos keep the original?
Yes. Save copy creates a new video and leaves the original untouched.
Why does my rotated video play sideways on a PC?
Some players ignore orientation notes. Export a fixed copy with the browser tool.
