Rotate PDF pages online
Fix upside-down or sideways pages.
Rotate PDF pages (complete guide)
Rotation fixes page orientation without changing the content. It’s common for scanned documents to come in sideways (90°) or upside-down (180°). Rotating pages is usually lossless because it updates the page rotation metadata rather than re-rendering every pixel.
Choose the right rotation
- 90° clockwise: most common for sideways scans.
- 180°: for upside-down pages.
- 270° clockwise: same as 90° counter-clockwise.
When to rotate in your workflow
- If you will merge documents, you can rotate either before or after merging. For fewer mistakes, rotate first.
- If you will compress a scanned PDF, rotate first, then compress (so you verify readability at the correct orientation).
- If you need to remove blanks or reorder, do that after rotation: Remove pages, Rearrange pages.
Suggested workflow
- Check page count with PDF info.
- Rotate by 90/180/270 as needed.
- Verify: spot-check a few pages that were wrong before.
- Optimize size with Compress PDF (and Grayscale PDF for scans).
Privacy & retention
Files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).
Troubleshooting
- Pages are still sideways: you likely picked the wrong direction. Try 270° instead of 90°.
- Only some pages need rotation: rotate the document, then remove/extract pages if you need separate versions.
- Encrypted PDF: unlock first with Unlock PDF (requires password).
How it works
- Upload a PDF.
- Select rotation direction (90/180/270).
- Download the rotated PDF.
FAQ
Does rotation affect quality?
No in most cases. Rotation is typically lossless because it updates page orientation metadata.
Do you rotate all pages or selected pages?
Currently, the tool rotates the whole document by the chosen angle.
Which direction should I choose?
Try 90° clockwise first for sideways scans. If it’s wrong, use 270°.
Can I fix upside-down pages?
Yes — choose 180°.
Should I rotate before compressing?
Yes — rotate first, verify, then compress.
Can I rotate after merging PDFs?
Yes. Merge PDF → Rotate PDF is a common workflow.
Can I rotate and then remove pages?
Yes — use Remove pages on the rotated output.
Will rotating reduce file size?
No. For size reduction use Compress PDF or Grayscale PDF.
Can I rotate a password-protected PDF?
Only after unlocking it (requires the password).
How long are my files stored?
Files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).
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Privacy note: files are stored temporarily for processing and deleted on scheduled cleanup (typically within 12 hours).