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How to rotate a photo on Android (Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi)

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): In Google Photos open the photo, tap Edit, then Crop and the rotate icon, which turns it 90° each tap; tap Save or Save as copy. Samsung Gallery, Xiaomi Gallery and others have the same option under Edit. For an exact angle or a mirror, use the tool above in Chrome.

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Step by step

  1. Google Photos: open the photo › Edit › Crop.
  2. Tap the rotate icon until it is upright, then Save copy.
  3. Exact angle or mirror: use the tool above in your browser.

At a glance

ActionWhereNote
Google PhotosEdit › Crop › RotateSave as copy keeps the original
Samsung GalleryEdit (pencil) › Transform › RotateAlso flip
Any phone, any angleTool aboveIn the browser

Related questions

Why does my photo still appear sideways after sending?

Some apps ignore the orientation note. Rotate it here and send the new file.

Can I rotate a video the same way?

This tool is for images. Google Photos can rotate videos in its editor.

Is the original kept?

With Save as copy in Google Photos and with the tool above, yes.

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Updated November 14, 2026.