Easily rotate a picture on your iPhone using the built-in Photos app editing tools.
Rotating a picture on your iPhone allows you to correct orientation or achieve a specific angle. The process is straightforward using the standard editing features available in the Photos app.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Open the Photos App: Locate and tap the Photos app icon on your iPhone's Home Screen.
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Select Your Picture: Find the picture you want to rotate and tap on it to open it in full screen.
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Tap 'Edit': In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the Edit button. This opens the photo editing interface.
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Access the Crop & Rotate Tools: At the bottom of the screen, you'll see several icons. Tap the Crop & Rotate icon, which looks like a square with two arrows forming a circle.
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Rotate Using the Button: On the bottom-left of the screen (in portrait view), you will see a Rotate button (a square with a curved arrow). Tap this button to rotate the picture 90 degrees counterclockwise with each press. Continue tapping until the picture is oriented as you desire in 90-degree increments (90°, 180°, 270°).
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Fine-Tune Rotation with the Slider: If you need a more precise rotation or to tilt the image, use the slider located below the picture. According to video reference information, this slider allows you to adjust the rotation up to 45 degrees in any one direction from the current position. Drag the slider left or right to tilt the picture to the exact angle you want.
- Example: To rotate a picture by 135 degrees, you would first press the rotation button once (rotating it 90 degrees) and then drag that slider the necessary additional 45 degrees to reach 135 degrees total.
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Confirm Rotation: Once you are satisfied with the rotation and any fine-tuning, tap Done in the bottom-right corner of the screen to save your changes.
Summary of Rotation Methods:
| Method | Function | Increments/Range | Use Case |
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| Rotate Button | Rotates the image incrementally | Typically 90 degrees | Quick orientation fixes |
| Rotation Slider | Allows precise angle adjustment | Up to 45 degrees per side | Tilting, fine adjustments |
| Button + Slider | Combines incremental and precise rotation | E.g., 90° + up to 45° = 135° | Larger, specific angles |
This built-in functionality provides flexibility for both simple orientation adjustments and more specific creative tilting.
