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Rotate PDF

Rotate PDF pages. Turn pages 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

Upload PDF File

Drag and drop a PDF file to rotate pages.

Developer API

Available via API

Automate this PDF workflow with the PDF Tools API. Each successful request costs 1 Credit, and failed processing attempts are refunded automatically.

/api/external/pdf-tools/rotate-pdf1 Credit per successful requestOutput: result.pdf
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curl -X POST https://itextmaster.com/api/external/pdf-tools/rotate-pdf \
  -H 'x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -F 'file=@input.pdf;type=application/pdf' \
  -F 'options={"angle":90,"pages":"all"}' \
  --output result.pdf

About This Tool

Rotate PDF turns pages in your document by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. Fix incorrectly oriented scans, rotate landscape pages, or adjust page orientation for viewing.

Rotate all pages uniformly or select specific pages to rotate individually. The tool preserves all content and formatting.

All processing happens in your browser, ensuring your documents remain private.

How to Use

  1. Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your PDF file or click to select.

  2. Select Rotation

    Choose rotation angle and which pages to rotate.

  3. Rotate and Download

    Click Rotate to apply changes and download.

Use Cases

Fix Scans

Correct orientation of scanned documents.

Landscape Pages

Rotate landscape pages for proper viewing.

Mixed Orientation

Standardize page orientation in mixed documents.

Practical guide

Why choose local processing?

  • Misoriented PDFs can contain contracts, invoices, identity details, or internal business information, so keeping processing in the browser reduces exposure.
  • The website tool is free to use with no usage limits and does not require sign-in.
  • Local processing also keeps iteration fast: adjust options, preview the result, and export correctly oriented pages without waiting for an upload queue.

Best files for this tool

  • Best for PDF files that open correctly in a modern browser and are not intentionally damaged or restricted.
  • Works well for everyday business, school, legal, finance, and personal documents where you need correctly oriented pages.
  • For very large files, close unused tabs and process one batch at a time so the browser has enough memory.

Common limitations

  • Encrypted or permission-restricted PDFs may need to be unlocked before processing.
  • Scanned pages, unusual fonts, complex layers, and damaged files can reduce accuracy or processing speed.
  • Browser memory and device performance matter more for local tools than for upload-based services.

Local processing vs upload-based tools

  • Local tools keep routine website processing on your device, while upload-based tools send files to a remote server.
  • Upload-based services can move heavy work off your computer, but they add transfer time and require trusting a server with your files.
  • Use the API when you intentionally need server-side automation; use the website when you want private manual processing.

What to do if processing fails

  • Try a smaller file, a shorter page range, or one file at a time if the browser runs out of memory.
  • If a PDF is encrypted, damaged, or restricted, unlock or repair it first and then retry the workflow.
  • If the output looks wrong, check whether the source file uses scans, complex transparency, form fields, or unsupported embedded objects.

API automation

Automate rotate pages with the PDF Tools API. Each successful request uses 1 Credit, and every signed-in user receives 100 free API Credits each month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rotate different pages differently?

Yes, you can apply different rotations to different pages.

Does rotation affect print quality?

No, rotation preserves all content quality.

Can I rotate by custom angles?

Rotation is limited to 90-degree increments (90, 180, 270).

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