Rotate PDF

What is PDF Rotate?

PDF Rotate is a simple tool that lets you turn pages in your PDF documents. If a page is upside down, sideways, or at the wrong angle, you can fix it with just a few clicks. Choose to rotate all pages at once or just specific ones.

Why Would You Need to Rotate a PDF?

Pages can end up at the wrong angle for many reasons. Here are common situations where rotating helps:

• Scanned documents: The scanner captured some pages sideways or upside down
• Mixed orientations: Some pages are portrait and others are landscape in the same document
• Camera photos: Pictures of documents taken with your phone came out at the wrong angle
• Downloaded forms: A form you downloaded displays sideways on your screen
• Presentation slides: PDF slides need to be rotated for proper viewing

How to Rotate PDF Pages - Step by Step

1. Upload your PDF: Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file into the tool.
2. Choose the angle: Select how much to rotate - 90° (quarter turn right), 180° (flip upside down), or 270° (quarter turn left).
3. Select pages: Rotate all pages at once, or enter specific page numbers if only some pages need fixing.
4. Click Rotate: Press the Rotate button and wait a moment while we process your file.
5. Download: Get your corrected PDF with all pages facing the right way.

Understanding Rotation Angles

• 90° (Clockwise): Turns the page a quarter turn to the right. Use this when pages are tilted to the left.
• 180° (Flip): Turns the page upside down. Perfect for pages that are completely inverted.
• 270° (Counter-clockwise): Turns the page a quarter turn to the left. Use this when pages are tilted to the right.

Key Features

• Three rotation options: 90°, 180°, or 270° to fix any orientation problem
• Selective rotation: Rotate all pages or just the ones that need fixing
• Keeps quality: Your rotated PDF maintains the same quality as the original
• Fast processing: Most PDFs are rotated in just seconds
• No signup required: Use the tool instantly without creating an account

Tips for Best Results

• Preview your PDF first to identify which pages need rotation
• If you are unsure of the angle, try 90° first - you can always rotate again
• For scanned documents, consider using our other tools to clean up the PDF after rotating
• Remember: 270° is the same as rotating 90° in the opposite direction

Frequently Asked Questions

Will rotating affect the text or images in my PDF?

No, rotating simply changes the orientation of the pages. All text, images, and formatting remain exactly the same - just at a different angle.

Can I rotate just one page in a multi-page PDF?

Yes! Use the "Specific Pages" option and enter the page number you want to rotate. You can also enter ranges like "1-3" or multiple pages like "2,5,8".

What if I rotate too much?

Simply upload your PDF again and rotate it in the opposite direction, or by a different amount to get it right.

Is there a limit on file size?

You can upload PDF files up to 50MB. For larger files, try compressing them first with our PDF Compress tool.