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Image Rotator

Rotate images by specified angles with options for background color and flip operations

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Maximum file size: 10MB Supported formats: image/jpeg, image/png, image/webp, image/gif, image/bmp, image/tiff

Key Facts

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

Overview

The Image Rotator is a precise utility designed to adjust the orientation of your image files. Whether you need to correct a tilted photo, flip an image for a mirror effect, or rotate graphics by a specific degree, this tool provides a simple interface to transform your files while maintaining quality.

When to Use

  • •Correcting the orientation of photos taken at an angle.
  • •Creating mirror-image effects for design projects.
  • •Adjusting image alignment for consistent layout requirements.

How It Works

  • •Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, or TIFF).
  • •Enter the desired rotation angle or select the horizontal/vertical flip options.
  • •Choose a background color if your rotation creates empty space.
  • •Process the file and download your transformed image.

Use Cases

Fixing portrait photos that were accidentally captured in landscape mode.
Preparing mirrored assets for web design or social media graphics.
Standardizing the orientation of product images for an e-commerce catalog.

Examples

1. Correcting Tilted Scanned Documents

Administrative Assistant
Background
A batch of physical documents was scanned, but several pages were slightly crooked.
Problem
The documents are difficult to read and look unprofessional.
How to Use
Upload the scanned image and apply a small rotation angle to straighten the text.
Example Config
angle: 2
Outcome
The document is perfectly aligned, making the text readable and professional.

2. Creating Mirror Effects for Social Media

Content Creator
Background
A product photo needs a mirrored version to fit a specific layout in a promotional banner.
Problem
The subject is facing the wrong direction for the composition.
How to Use
Upload the product image and enable the horizontal flip option.
Example Config
flipHorizontal: true
Outcome
The product is mirrored, allowing it to face the center of the design layout.

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FAQ

What file formats are supported?

The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats.

Can I rotate an image by any angle?

Yes, you can enter any numerical value between -360 and 360 degrees.

What happens to the empty space created by rotation?

You can specify a background color to fill the areas revealed by the rotation process.

Does this tool support batch processing?

No, this tool is designed to process one image file at a time.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 10 MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/image-rotator

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -
angle number No -
flipHorizontal checkbox No -
flipVertical checkbox No -
backgroundColor color No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/image-rotator 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-rotator": {
      "name": "image-rotator",
      "description": "Rotate images by specified angles with options for background color and flip operations",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=image-rotator",
      "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.

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