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Is your video in the wrong orientation or want to enhance your video editing to look more professional and creative? Effortlessly rotate a video, image, or graphic 360 degrees without limitations with the freehand rotate feature.
Read on to learn how to rotate a video using the freehand rotation tool in Clipchamp video editor.
How to rotate a video for free
Step 1. Import a video or select stock footage
To import your own videos, images, or graphics click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar to browse your computer files, or connect your OneDrive.
You can also record a webcam video directly inside the editor using the record & create tab, then screen, camera, or screen and camera. All variations of videos are compatible with the freehand rotation tool.
If you would like to use stock media, click on the content library tab on the toolbar, then select a stock asset. The freehand rotation tool is accessible on any asset besides a colored background.
Drag and drop your asset onto the timeline to begin.
Step 2. Freehand rotate your asset
Click on the image, video or graphic in the timeline so it's highlighted green. The freehand rotation tool will appear under the asset on the video preview.
Click on the rotate tool then move your curser around the video preview to rotate your asset up to 360 degrees.
You can also click on the three dots in the floating toolbar, then click on rotate by 90 degrees button to rotate assets.
If you have multiple assets you would like to rotate at once, use the multi-item editing tool. Just hold down the control key or command key, then click on the assets on the timeline you would like to select at once. Next, use the freehand rotate tool to rotate all assets selected.
Check out our YouTube tutorial for more help!
Frequently asked questions
Is the rotate video tool free in Clipchamp?
Yes. All users can freehand rotate any video, image, or graphic in the timeline for free.
Can I rotate multiple videos at once?
Yes, users can freehand rotate multiple assets at once using the multi-item editing tool.
How do I manually rotate a video on my iPhone?
With the Clipchamp mobile app, easily rotate videos on your iPhone for free. Follow our help guide for a detailed tutorial.
How do I flip my video?
In the floating toolbar, click on the flip horizontal or flip vertical buttons to flip your video, image, or graphic.
In a few short clicks, you can rotate a video online for free with no limitations. For more easy editing hacks, head over to our split video tutorial or check out silence remover.
Try Clipchamp for free or download the Clipchamp Windows app to get started.
