Categories: Tech

Record Your iPhone Video the Wrong Way? Here’s How to Rotate It

The iPhone 13 Pro line adds storage-intense features like a higher-quality video recording system, ProRes.
Apple/Screenshot by Sarah Tew/CNET

Have you ever started shooting a video vertically on your iPhone only to realize moments later that it’s recording horizontally instead? Flipping your phone midway doesn’t work since the iPhone locks the video in the orientation you started recording in.

Thankfully, Apple knows this is a common occurrence and has equipped our iPhones with a handy solution you can use after you’re done recording. All it involves is a series of “button” taps and you should have your video in the correct orientation in seconds.

Apple added the ability to rotate a video’s orientation with the release of iOS 13 in 2019. In fact, as long as your iPhone is running iOS 13 or newer you can take advantage of the feature and quickly fix any videos recorded the wrong way. Here’s how.

How to fix your iPhone’s video orientation

1. Open the Photos app and find the video you want to fix.
2. Tap the Edit button on the upper right of the screen to bring up a toolbar at the bottom.
3. Now tap the Crop icon on the far right side on the toolbar.
4. Next tap the Rotate tool icon (a square with a tiny arrow) on the top left of the screen. 
5. Once the video is in the orientation you want, tap the Done button.

If you enjoyed this tech tip, make sure to check out these 10 hidden iOS 16 settings that’ll change how you use your iPhone, as well as the most annoying iOS 16 features and how to fix them.

Share

Recent Posts

From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey,…

18 hours ago

Living in giant moon glass spheres could be our future

One day, we might see glowing cities of glass scattered across the Moon's surface, shining…

22 hours ago

Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users’ money

Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns,…

24 hours ago

Police agencies turn to virtual reality to improve split-second decision-making

AURORA, Colo. – Police departments across the country are turning to virtual reality training to…

1 day ago

Ohio lawmaker proposes comprehensive ban on marrying AI systems and granting legal personhood

An Ohio lawmaker is taking aim at artificial intelligence in a way few expected. Rep.…

2 days ago

Scammers target retirees with election tricks and fake polling updates ahead of Nov. 4 vote

Election season should be about casting your vote and making your voice heard. But for…

2 days ago