Step-by-Step Guide to Rotate Videos on Android Devices

Have you ever captured a perfect moment on your phone only to find out that the video is oriented incorrectly? Fortunately, there are straightforward methods to rotate videos on Android devices for free, whether you need to switch from vertical to horizontal or vice versa. Here’s how you can accomplish this task effortlessly.

Using Google Photos to Rotate Videos

For those who have enabled automatic uploads to Google Photos, your videos are already stored there. If this feature is not set up, you can manually upload a video by accessing Google Photos and allowing it to access your Gallery. Alternatively, open your video, tap the Share icon, and select Photos to upload it. Conclude the process by tapping Upload.

Uploading a video to Google Photos for rotation on Android.

Since I prefer not to back up my content with Google Photos anymore, I usually opt for manual uploads. Once your video is accessible in Google Photos, open it and select the menu option by tapping on it. Click on Edit at the bottom, followed by Crop → Rotate (represented by a small square with a curved arrow icon).Keep tapping Rotate in the appearing toolbar until your video displays the desired orientation.

Rotating a video in Google Photos on Android.

Keep in mind that if your video was recorded in portrait mode, you can only rotate it to adjust its angle, not change the orientation. To save the changes, tap the check mark. While this saves the video to Google Photos, you’ll need to download it back to your device if you want to maintain a local copy.

Rotating Videos on Samsung Devices

If you’re a Samsung user, using the native photo and video editing tools can be a more efficient way to rotate your videos. This method does not require any uploads, making the process quicker.

Open the Gallery app on your device and select the video you wish to rotate. If the editing options do not appear, tap the video again to reveal the menu. Select Edit (it looks like a pencil icon), then tap Crop/Rotate and hit Rotate (small square with a curved arrow) until the video is oriented as you want it.

Don’t forget to tap Save when finished.

Rotating Videos with the Smart Video Rotate and Flip App

The Smart Video Rotate and Flip App is another excellent choice for rotating videos. While it’s free, be aware that the ads can be somewhat disruptive at times. However, the app is user-friendly and lacks unnecessary editing features.

After granting the app access to your files, tap Select to choose from your video library. Select the video you want to rotate, then utilize one of the rotate arrows for the adjustment. Once you have completed the rotation, tap Apply, name your video, and select where to save it by tapping Change.

Using Smart Video Rotate and Flip for video rotation.

If you’re interested in recording videos directly in the app, select Select and then Record. This allows you to shoot and edit using a singular app, functioning like your default camera.

Editing and Rotating Videos with InShot

For users looking to not only rotate but also make more extensive edits, InShot is highly recommended. Comparable to CapCut but with fewer issues, InShot provides a comprehensive suite of editing tools including effects, transitions, and filters.

To rotate a video using InShot, select Create New, then tap Video to locate your desired video. After clicking the checkmark in the bottom-right corner, navigate through the menu options until you find Rotate. Adjust the video using the Rotate arrow, and then return to the editing page by tapping the checkmark again. Finally, click on Export to save your edited video.

Rotating videos using InShot on Android.

Note that the free version of InShot adds a watermark to your videos. If you wish to remove it, tap on the watermark during export and select Free Remove, which allows you to watch an ad to eliminate the watermark.

Rotating YouTube Shorts on Android

Many YouTube Shorts are filmed in portrait mode; however, some might look better when rotated to landscape. For users wishing to rotate videos directly within the YouTube app, a new landscape feature for Shorts is available, although currently limited to Android and not functional on iPhones.

This feature is accessible for both free and premium accounts, but viewers should be cautious, as displaying all Shorts in landscape mode could lead to awkward appearances for some videos.

Finding the Optimal Method for Rotating Android Videos

Rotating videos on an Android device is a quick and straightforward task. If your device is filled with media and limited on storage for additional apps, I recommend using Google Photos or Samsung’s integrated editing tools for effective results.

For users requiring advanced editing capabilities, InShot is a solid choice—just remember to watch an advertisement to remove any watermarks. If you prefer editing videos from your Android on a computer, consider using VLC Media Player for convenient rotation options.

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