Sometimes, after uploading a photo to your website, it may appear rotated incorrectly—flipped sideways or upside down—even though it looks fine on your computer.
This issue often occurs with photos taken on smartphones. The embedded metadata in the image tells the website which side is "up," but some browsers may interpret this information differently.
How to Fix the Issue
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Open the Photo on Your Computer
- Locate the image file and open it using your default photo viewer (such as Windows Photos or Mac Preview).
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Rotate the Image
- Rotate the image a full 360 degrees (all the way around) to reset the orientation.
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Save the Image
- After rotating, save the image to ensure the changes are applied.
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Re-upload the Photo
- Upload the newly saved image to your website. It should now display correctly.
Important Notes
- This issue is caused by embedded metadata in smartphone photos.
- Not all users will see the rotated image—it depends on their browser and version.
- Always preview images after uploading to ensure they display correctly.
By following these steps, you can quickly fix incorrectly rotated photos and ensure they appear as intended on your website.