Correct a sideways or tilted image while preserving proportions and checking orientation after export.

Photos can appear sideways because of device orientation or metadata. A rotation tool should turn the image without stretching its width or height. If a picture looks correct in one app but wrong elsewhere, the file’s orientation metadata may be involved.

How to approach it

Rotate in the direction needed, preview the full image, and save a new copy. For a slight horizon correction, use a small angle and check the corners because straightening may trim the edges. Verify the exported file in a second viewer if orientation is important.

Checks before you share

Keep an untouched source file, inspect the exported copy at full size, and confirm that the result suits its intended use. If the image contains private information, check the entire frame and its metadata before publishing.

Frequently asked question

Why does a photo turn sideways after upload?

Some services handle orientation metadata differently; exporting a correctly oriented copy can help.

For a practical next step, try the Image Resizer. You can also use the Image Compressor for a related image task.