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How to Rotate and Flip a Video Online with Vidocu

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Step-by-Step Guide

Try the Free Video Rotator

Rotate and flip your videos for any platform — 90°, 180°, horizontal or vertical flip. No sign-up required.

Open Video Rotator

Easily rotate and flip your videos online using the Vidocu Free Video Rotator tool. By following this guide, you’ll successfully adjust the orientation of your video and download the edited version to your device.

What You'll Need

  • Access to the Vidocu website
  • A video file ready for upload
  • 1-3 minutes of time

Step 1: Open the Video Rotator Tool

Go to the Vidocu website. Hover over the Tools dropdown menu to reveal the options, and click on Video Rotator. This will take you to the Free Video Rotator tool page where you can begin editing your video.

Vidocu website showing the Tools dropdown menu with Video Rotator selected

Step 2: Upload Your Video

On the Free Video Rotator tool page, click on the Drop your video here area. This action will open your file explorer. Select the video file you want to rotate or flip, and it will load into the video player.

Video upload section with a file being selected

Step 3: Choose Rotation or Flip Options

In the video player, select your desired orientation: choose from 90° CW, 180°, 90° CCW, Flip H, or return to Original as needed. Each option allows you to preview how the video will look before processing.

Video player interface showing rotation and flip options

Step 4: Process the Video

After setting your preferred orientation, scroll down slightly and click the Run button. This action starts the processing of your video. A loading indicator will appear, showing the upload and rotation progress.

Processing screen with Run button clicked and progress indicator visible

Step 5: Download Your Rotated Video

Once processing is complete, a confirmation with a confetti animation will appear. Click the Download Video button to save the edited video to your device. The button will temporarily change to “Downloading...” as the download initiates.

Download button with confetti animation indicating completion

Tips and Best Practices

  • Ensure a stable internet connection for faster upload and processing.
  • Preview each rotation option before finalizing to ensure it meets your needs.
  • Keep your original video file intact in case you need to redo the process.

Troubleshooting

Why isn't my video uploading?

Ensure your internet connection is stable and the video file is in a supported format. Try refreshing the page if the problem persists.

What if the video doesn't rotate correctly?

Double-check your selected rotation option before clicking "Run." If issues continue, try re-uploading the video and selecting the option again.

The download didn’t initiate. What should I do?

If the download doesn’t start, retry clicking the Download Video button. If issues persist, check your browser’s download settings.

Summary

By following this guide, you've successfully rotated or flipped your video using the Vidocu Free Video Rotator tool. You can now download and enjoy your video in the desired orientation. Consider exploring other tools on Vidocu for further video editing tasks.

Key Steps

Quick overview of what you'll learn

1

Dropdown menu appears

Dropdown menu appears

2

Click Video Rotator

Click Video Rotator

3

Navigate to Free Video Rotator tool

Navigate to Free Video Rotator tool page

4

Click Drop your video here area

Click Drop your video here area

5

File explorer window opens

File explorer window opens

6

Select video file

Select video file

7

Video player loads

Video player loads

8

Click 90° CW radio button

Click 90° CW radio button

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Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, Vidocu processes one video at a time. You'll need to repeat the steps for each video separately.

Vidocu supports common formats like MP4, AVI, and MOV. Ensure your file is compatible for best results.

Yes, large files might take longer to upload and process. Check Vidocu's website for specific size limitations.

Maintain the original file’s resolution and format to ensure quality. Avoid multiple compressions or conversions.

Yes, the Vidocu Free Video Rotator can be accessed via mobile browsers, though functionality may vary based on the device.

This tutorial walks you through how to rotate and flip videos online using Vidocu's free Video Rotator, with a video walkthrough and written instructions.

No. The guide covers every step from start to finish. Just follow along with the video or the written guide.

Yes. The YouTube video above shows the exact steps described in the written guide. Pause and follow along at your own pace.

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