Rotate a PDF file, free and private.
Turn sideways or upside-down pages the right way round. Choose 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, or 180°, applied to every page or only to the pages you choose — processed entirely on your own device.
Drop PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Choose 2 or more files of the same type — reorder them below
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported — each page becomes one slide
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Each file is split the same way
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
e.g. 3, 7 — leave empty to split every page separately
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Applied to every page, or only to the pages you enter below
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
A page number on every page, bottom centre unless you choose another position
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Each file has the same pages removed
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
e.g. 2, 5-7
How to rotate PDF pages and save them
Choose your files
Add one or more PDFs, choose 90° to the right, 90° to the left or 180°, and enter page numbers if only some pages need turning.
Only the orientation changes
Each page gets a new rotation setting in the file. The content isn't redrawn, so bookmarks, links and form fields stay exactly as they were.
Download instantly
Download the turned PDF. The rotation is saved in the file itself, so the pages stay upright in every PDF viewer.
Tips for rotating PDFs
Choose by how the page looks now
Rotation adds to the current orientation: a page that is already turned 90° ends up at 180° after another 90° clockwise. Pick the direction that fixes what you see on screen.
Tap the pages that are sideways
With one PDF you see its pages: tap the ones that need turning and only those are rotated. With nothing selected, every page turns.
Rotate first, then number
Rotate before you add page numbers, a watermark or a signature. Those tools place their text upright on the page as you see it, so the right order keeps everything readable.
Honest about the limits
Rotating turns whole pages in steps of 90 degrees. It can't straighten a scan that is slightly crooked.
Questions about rotating PDFs
How do I rotate a PDF for free?
Drop one or more PDFs into the tool above, choose 90° clockwise, 90° counter-clockwise, or 180°, and click Rotate. The rotated file downloads right away, or as a zip if you rotated several files at once.
Does rotating apply to every page?
By default, yes: the same rotation is applied to every page of the file. To rotate only some pages, type them in the field "Only these pages" (for example 1, 3-5).
Will rotating reduce the quality of my PDF?
No. Rotating only changes each page's orientation — the page content itself is never redrawn or recompressed, so quality stays exactly the same.
Can I rotate multiple PDFs at once?
Yes. Add several files and they're all rotated the same way in one go, collected in a single zip download.
Do I need to install anything to rotate a PDF?
No. Rotating happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript — there's nothing to install and no account to create.
Why does my PDF open sideways, and is the fix permanent?
Usually the page was scanned or saved sideways. Rotate it 90° left or right here: the new orientation is stored in the file itself, so it opens the right way in every PDF reader and on every device.
General questions about privacy, cost and file size are answered on the homepage. Stuck? See the help page.
Important to know
Conversion to Word or PowerPoint happens automatically. With complex layouts (tables, multiple columns), the order of text may differ from the original — always check the result yourself before using it for an exam, official document, or any other purpose where accuracy matters. This site is provided without warranty; use is at your own risk. Full terms of use.