Step by step
How to rotate a PDF
Scanned the pages sideways? Rotate them here in a few seconds and download a file that opens the right way up on every platform.
Rotate a PDF right here
Processed in our secure workspace — your file stays private.
Drag a PDF here to turn every page 90° clockwise
What you get
Any direction
Quarter turns in either direction, or a full flip.
Works on scans
Perfect for documents fed into a scanner the wrong way round.
Nothing uploaded
The rotation happens in our secure workspace.
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How to rotate a PDF step by step
- 1
Open the rotate tool
It sits at the top of this page — nothing to install.
- 2
Add your document
Drag the PDF in from your workspace files or file manager.
- 3
Rotate the pages
Turn them 90, 180 or 270 degrees until they read correctly.
- 4
Download
Save the corrected file; the rotation is stored inside it.
Common questions
How do I rotate a PDF for free?
Use the tool at the top of this page: add the file, rotate, download. No cost and no sign-up.
Will the rotation stick when I email the file?
Yes. The orientation is written into the document, so recipients see it correctly.
Can I rotate a protected PDF?
Remove the password first with the unlock tool, then rotate.
Does rotating affect the text?
No, text stays selectable and searchable.