How to rotate a video on iPhone

Prerequisites & Requirements

• •An iPhone running iOS 13 or later for the built-in Photos app features.
• •Sufficient storage space on your device to save edited videos.
• •Access to the Photos app or a third-party video editing app like iMovie or InShot.
• •Backup important videos before editing to prevent accidental loss.

Method 1: Using the Photos App

• •Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone by tapping the Photos icon on your home screen.
• •Step 2: Navigate to the video you want to rotate by selecting 'Albums' at the bottom and then 'Videos'.
• •Step 3: Tap on the video to open it, then tap 'Edit' in the top right corner.
• •Step 4: Tap the crop icon (a square with arrows around it) at the bottom of the screen.
• •Step 5: Use the rotate button (a square with an arrow) located at the top left corner to rotate the video 90 degrees clockwise. Repeat until the video is in the desired orientation.
• •Step 6: Tap 'Done' to save the changes. A confirmation message will appear indicating the video has been edited.
• •Step 7: To verify it worked, play the video to check the new orientation.
• •Step 8: If the video does not appear rotated, repeat the steps or check if you have the latest iOS version.

For iOS 15 and Later

• •Step 1: Follow the same steps as above, but you can also adjust the aspect ratio using the crop tool.
• •Step 2: After rotating, you can also add filters or adjust exposure before saving.

For iOS 14 and Earlier

• •Step 1: Open the Photos app and select the video.
• •Step 2: Tap 'Edit', then the crop icon, and use the rotate button as described.

Method 2: Using iMovie

• •Step 1: Download and install iMovie from the App Store if not already installed.
• •Step 2: Open iMovie and tap 'Create Project', then select 'Movie'.
• •Step 3: Choose the video you want to rotate from your library and tap 'Create Movie' at the bottom.
• •Step 4: Tap the video clip in the timeline to reveal editing options.
• •Step 5: Use the two-finger rotation gesture on the video preview to rotate it to the desired angle.
• •Step 6: Tap 'Done' in the top left corner, then tap the share icon to save the edited video.
• •Step 7: Select 'Save Video', choose the resolution, and wait for the export to complete.
• •Step 8: Verify the rotation by playing the saved video in the Photos app.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• •Error: 'Video not saved' - Solution: Ensure you have enough storage space on your device.
• •Issue: 'Rotation not applied' - Fix: Double-check that you tapped 'Done' after editing.
• •Problem: 'Video plays sideways' - Workaround: Try using iMovie for more precise rotation adjustments.

Advanced Tips & Shortcuts

• •Keyboard shortcut: None applicable for iPhone, but using gestures can speed up editing.
• •Hidden feature: Use the iMovie app to add transitions and effects after rotating your video.
• •Tip: Regularly update your iPhone to access the latest editing features and improvements.

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