How Can I Rotate a Video on YouTube? Easy Guide for Beginners

Why Rotate a Video on YouTube

Rotating a video on YouTube can be essential for improving the viewing experience and presenting content in the best possible way. Sometimes videos upload with unintended orientations—perhaps recorded in portrait but meant for landscape, or vice versa. Rotating these videos ensures they display correctly on all devices, enhancing viewer engagement.

Correct orientation also helps maintain professionalism and clarity, especially if text or specific visuals are essential to the message. Additionally, aligning the video properly can make content look more polished and prevent audience frustration, keeping viewers focused on the content rather than technical distractions.

How to Rotate YouTube video on iPhone or iPad

Step 1. Swipe up and down your home screen, access to the control center of your iPhone or iPad device.

Step 2. Turn off the Rotate feature, which allows you to rotate YouTube videos whenever you rotate your device.

Step 3. Now, play the YouTube video and rotate your device in the direction you want to watch.

How to Rotate YouTube video on Android Device

Step 1. Open your Android quick settings.

Step 2. Within the settings, enable the Auto-rotate function.

Step 3. Play the YouTube video and rotate your phone in the desired viewing direction.

Troubleshooting Mobile Rotation Issues

If you encounter difficulties with video rotation on mobile devices, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• App Compatibility: Ensure you're using a reliable and up-to-date video editing app.
• Device Orientation: Verify that your device is held in the correct orientation during video recording.
• Video Format: Certain video formats may not support rotation on specific devices.
• App Settings: Check the app's settings for any specific rotation options or limitations.
• Device-Specific Issues: If you're facing persistent issues, try restarting your device or updating your operating system.

Steps to Rotate a YouTube Video on PC

Since there is no any inbuilt tools that allow users to rotate YouTube video on computer browser, it is necessary to turn to some video rotation service, like "Rotate that Video Player".

Step 1. Install the extension: Search for the "Rotate that Video player" extension and add it to your chrom.

Step 2. Play the Video: Find the video and play it now.

Step 3. Rotate the Video:  In the upper right corner of Chrome, click the extension icon in the toolbar. It offers three options: 0°, -90°, +90°. Press 90° to rotate the video, and keep pressing until you achieve the desired viewing orientation.  You may need to repeat this step multiple times to achieve the desired orientation.

Step 6. Preview and Save: Preview your video to confirm the rotation is accurate and aesthetically pleasing. Once satisfied, save your changes.