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How to bulk rotate images by degrees for free in Windows PC?
Hi all,
I just copied 500 images from Android phone to my Windows 11 PC. However, all of the images has been changed 90 degrees when viewing on the PC. The images are looking fine on my Android phone. I am wondering if there is a simple way to bulk rotate images by degrees in Windows PC?
I already tried to do on my Android phone and the images are still rotated when exporting to the PC. Not sure how does this happen? Need some help to fix the issue.
Thanks
I have also encountered a similar situation. All the photos imported from Android to the computer were rotated 90 degrees, which was very annoying. Later, I used Any2Pic to solve it. This tool can not only batch convert, but also support batch rotation, which is very convenient. After using it, the photos are displayed normally on the computer, and there is no need to manually adjust them one by one.
I strongly recommend trying it!
https://www.aiseefox.com/bulk-rotate-images.html
9 Replies
- ZacomipCopper ContributorlmgMagick is an absolute beast when it comes to image manipulation and can work wonders, especially for batch processing. But if you just want to rotate an image quickly and you’re not super comfortable with command lines, it might not be the best fit. It's great for those who like to get their hands dirty with coding, but for everyday users looking for speed and simplicity, a more user-friendly graphical tool could be the way to go!
- SarksrwCopper Contributor
How to bulk rotate images by degrees for free in Windows PC? Using Microsoft Paint 3D (yeah, it's a thing):
- If you want some more action, switch to Paint 3D. You can find it by searching in the Start menu.
- Open your image, and you'll find the Rotate option on the toolbar. You can't rotate it freely by dragging, but you can enter specific degree values or rotate along the Z-axis for some fun effects.
- Save your creation just like before, and boom—you're a digital Picasso!
The built-in tools on Windows are usually great for basic editing, but if you want to get really precise with free rotation, consider software like GlMP or even Adobe Photoshop if you're feeling fancy. They provide more advanced features and give you the freedom to rotate images exactly how you want.
- IaaandCopper ContributorI’ve seen people try to rotate images using Paint when they actually need something with a bit more oomph, like Photos or an image editor that caters to your needs. The built-in Photos app is pretty much perfect for basic rotating. Just open your image, click the rotate button, and you're golden!
- cereberusCopper Contributor
Vote for ImgMagick, a powerful and free command-line tool known for its capabilities in image manipulation, including the efficient rotation of images. With this picture rotation app, users can quickly rotate single images or process hundreds of images in batches.
The rotation feature allows for precision adjustments at any angle, providing options for simple 90-degree rotations as well as custom angles to meet specific requirements. This flexibility, combined with its batch processing capabilities, makes it a popular choice for developers, photographers, and designers looking for a reliable, high-performance solution for image editing tasks on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
To rotate picture by 45 degrees, you can use the following command to complete the task:
imgmagick mogrify -rotate 45 *.jpg - C-csxmCopper Contributor
The Photos app is great for rotating one image at a time—you just open it up, hit that cute little rotate button, and you're done. But if you’ve got a whole bunch of photos to rotate (like a vacation album where you forgot to turn your phone), it gets a bit tedious. You’ll have to open each one separately and click that button over and over. Ain’t nobody got time for that! For batch processing, you'd probably want to look into other software that’s designed to handle multiple images at once.
When you’re rotating an image in Windows 11, you can't do any fancy adjustments like cropping or changing the aspect ratio right there and then. You just twist it and that’s it! If you want to make your image look better after rotation, you have to dig deeper into editing options, which can be a hassle, especially if you just wanted a quick fix. - ffbbabelCopper Contributor
Yes, you can rotate an image using the Microsoft Photos app on Windows 11 or Windows 10. Here’s how:
- Right-click on the image file you want to rotate, choose Open with, and select Photos.
- With the image open in Photos, click on the Rotate icon (a circular arrow) at the top of the screen. Each click rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise.
- Photos automatically saves your rotated image, so there’s no need to manually save. Just close the app when you’re done.
The Photos app is convenient for rotating an image quickly for free in Windows, and you can use it to rotate multiple images by opening them one by one. For batch rotations, however, you might find other tools.
- ElGuanoCopper Contributor
ffbbabel The Photos app does not offer a dedicated batch rotation feature, so rotating multiple images requires opening each file individually. This can be time-consuming if you have many images to process.
In addition, the Photos app only allows 90-degree clockwise rotations with no fine-tuning options. If you need custom angles (like 45 degrees), you'll need to use a more advanced tool. While convenient, the automatic saving feature may overwrite the original file without asking, which could lead to accidental changes that are hard to revert if you don’t keep backups.
For bulk rotating images on Windows PC, I don't recommend the Photos app to do that.
- Robert_ShepardIron Contributor
If you're not careful when you rotate an image in Windows 11 computer, you might overwrite the original image with the rotated one. If the original was something you want to keep, you might end up regretting it. To avoid tears, either save a copy or just keep a backup somewhere safe before making any modifications. Trust me, “undo” can only do so much!
- saronerundekIron Contributor
I have also encountered a similar situation. All the photos imported from Android to the computer were rotated 90 degrees, which was very annoying. Later, I used Any2Pic to solve it. This tool can not only batch convert, but also support batch rotation, which is very convenient. After using it, the photos are displayed normally on the computer, and there is no need to manually adjust them one by one.
I strongly recommend trying it!
https://www.aiseefox.com/bulk-rotate-images.html