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How to Fix a Photo Turned Sideways

A flawed or missing tag causes the problem, but it's easy to resolve

By Sue Chastain Sue Chastain Writer St. Petersburg College Sue Chastain is a former Lifewire writer and a graphics software authority with web design and print publishing credentials. She's also skilled in WordPress administration. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 9, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Travel Tech Digital Cameras & Photography Tips for Mobile Photography This article describes how to fix the orientation of a photo that has turned sideways.

Causes of Sideways Photos

Most digital cameras include a rotation sensor that writes an orientation EXIF tag into the file that tells the software how to turn the photo for display. That tag, if it's corrupt or inaccurate, yields improperly rotated images on your computer.

How to Fix Sideways Photos

To re-orient your photos, try any of these solutions: Open the image in an image-editing program that displays EXIF information, such as Adobe Photoshop or the free IrfanView. In IrfanView, the Image > Information command shows basic data, and a button at the bottom of the window opens a separate EXIF data display. If the image does not show EXIF data, then the software cannot orient it properly. Use Windows Explorer to modify or remove EXIF data. Right-click the image and select Details to reveal a screen with metadata, including EXIF data, that you can adjust if the image supports it. Force a preferred orientation. Rotate the image, then save it. That process reconstructs the image along the requested dimensions. FAQ Why do my pictures upload sideways on Facebook? You might have saved them that way originally. Another reason has to do with the photo's EXIF tag. An incorrect or corrupted tag will tell Facebook to post the photo sideways. Rotate the photo using Facebook's editing feature before you finalize your post. Why do pictures on my Samsung upload sideways? Digital cameras save metadata with each photo in an EXIF tag. If the tag is corrupted or incorrect, your photo might upload in the wrong orientation. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Viewing EXIF Data with XnViewMP How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery What Is Metadata in Photography? 9 Best Sites for Public Domain Images How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Find Files Faster Using Spotlight Keyword Searches PSP File (What It Is & How to Open One) How to Rotate Videos on Android How to Choose a Photo Scanner How to Fix It When an Instagram Story Isn't Uploading How to Fix It When a Second Monitor Is Not Working How to Hide Your Tagged Photos on Instagram PCD File (How to Open or Convert One) How to Use Facebook Image Search How to Fix It When Windows Spotlight Is Not Working on Windows 10 How to Rotate an Image in Google Docs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies