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Image Rotate

Rotate images by specified degrees with options for background color and output format

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Maximum file size: 20MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/tiff, image/gif, image/bmp

Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP) for rotation

Angle to rotate the image. Positive values rotate clockwise, negative values rotate counter-clockwise. Common values: 90°, 180°, 270°, -90°

Background color to use when rotating (for formats without transparency). Default: white for JPEG, transparent for PNG/WebP

Choose output format or keep original

Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

Key Facts

Category
Design
Input Types
file, number, color, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Easily rotate your images to the perfect orientation with our precise online image rotation tool, supporting custom angles, background color adjustments, and multiple output formats.

When to Use

  • •Correcting the orientation of photos taken at an awkward angle or upside down.
  • •Adjusting image alignment for web design, social media posts, or professional presentations.
  • •Preparing images for specific layouts by rotating them to fit portrait or landscape requirements.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, or BMP) to the tool.
  • •Enter your desired rotation angle in degrees, using positive values for clockwise or negative for counter-clockwise rotation.
  • •Optionally select a background color for non-transparent formats and choose your preferred output file format and quality.
  • •Click the rotate button to process your image and download the transformed file.

Use Cases

Fixing smartphone photos that were captured in the wrong orientation.
Creating consistent product image galleries by aligning all items to the same angle.
Converting image formats while simultaneously correcting their rotation for web optimization.

Examples

1. Correcting Upside-Down Photos

Casual User
Background
A user has a vacation photo that was saved upside down after being transferred from a camera.
Problem
The image needs to be flipped 180 degrees to be viewable.
How to Use
Upload the photo and set the rotation angle to 180.
Example Config
angle: 180
Outcome
The image is correctly oriented and ready for sharing.

2. Standardizing Product Images

E-commerce Manager
Background
A product catalog contains images taken at slight, inconsistent angles.
Problem
The images look unprofessional because they are not perfectly aligned.
How to Use
Upload each image, apply a -5 degree rotation to align the product base, and export as WebP for faster site loading.
Example Config
angle: -5, outputFormat: webp, quality: 85
Outcome
All product images are uniformly aligned and optimized for the website.

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FAQ

Can I rotate an image by any angle?

Yes, you can enter any value between -360 and 360 degrees to achieve the exact orientation you need.

What happens to the background when I rotate an image?

When rotating, empty corners are created. You can specify a background color to fill these areas, or keep it transparent if using PNG or WebP formats.

Which file formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, and BMP files. You can also convert your output to JPEG, PNG, or WebP.

Will rotating my image reduce its quality?

If you choose to export as a lossy format like JPEG or WebP, you can adjust the quality setting from 1 to 100 to balance file size and image clarity.

Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 20 MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-rotate

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, BMP) for rotation
angle number Yes Angle to rotate the image. Positive values rotate clockwise, negative values rotate counter-clockwise. Common values: 90°, 180°, 270°, -90°
backgroundColor color No Background color to use when rotating (for formats without transparency). Default: white for JPEG, transparent for PNG/WebP
outputFormat select No Choose output format or keep original
quality number No Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-rotate to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-image-rotate": {
      "name": "image-rotate",
      "description": "Rotate images by specified degrees with options for background color and output format",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-rotate",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]