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PDF problem guide

How to rotate a PDF and fix sideways pages

A scanned or exported PDF can open sideways even when the content itself is correct. Rotate the page orientation instead of recreating the file.

Quick answer

Apply a 90°, 180° or 270° rotation to the PDF pages.

Choose the direction that makes the document upright. The downloaded PDF stores the updated page rotation.

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Fix PDF orientation

  1. Choose the PDF.Select the document that opens sideways or upside down.
  2. Choose the rotation.Use 90°, 180° or 270° clockwise.
  3. Rotate the PDF.Create and download the corrected copy.
  4. Open the result.Confirm that the pages display in the intended orientation.
The page content is not rasterized

The tool changes the PDF page rotation rather than turning pages into images.

One rotation is applied to all pages

This utility is designed for documents where the pages need the same correction.

Common questions

Can I rotate a PDF 90 degrees?

Yes. Choose 90° clockwise.

Can I fix an upside-down PDF?

Yes. A 180° rotation flips the pages upright.

Can I rotate only one page?

This tool currently applies the selected rotation to all pages.