MP4 Video Editor
1.1 MP4 Editor
1.2 MP4 Joiner
1.3 MP4 Splitter
1.4 MP4 Trimmer
1.5 MP4 Cutter
1.6 Edit MP4 Video
1.7 Rotate MP4
1.8 Combine MP4 Files
1.9 Extract Audio from MP4
1.10 Remove Audio from MP4
1.11 How to Add Subtitles to MP4
1.12 Trim MP4 Video
1.13 Compress MP4

6 Ways to Rotate MP4 Video on Windows/Mac/Android/iOS

When you recorded a video clips with different devices vertically, you have to playback video horizontally. It is recommended that using popular MP4 rotator according to different operation systems. Here are some free programs for rotating MP4, free Video Editor, VLC, Windows Movie Maker for Windows, iMovie for Mac, also free rotate MP4 programs for iOS and Android.

Part 1: Best way to rotate MP4 video on Windows and Mac

Free Video Editor is a professional MP4 rotator. With this program, you can rotate MP4 video files on your Windows and Mac. Besides, rotating MP4, you can also clip, crop, watermark, add effects and convert MP4 videos.

Step 1 Add MP4 video files

Download and install Free Video Editor. Click Rotate button to enter the rotate window. Add MP4 video by click "Add File" button to choose the MP4 video you want to rotate.

Click Rotate button

Step 2 Rotate MP4 video files

You can choose to rotate your MP4 video with 90 clockwise, 90 counterclockwise, horizontal flip or vertical flip by clicking the button on the left sidebar. If you does not satisfy with the rotation, you can click "Reset" to rotate again.

Rotate MP4 video

Step 3 Save rotated MP4 video files

After finishing rotating, you can click the "Save" button to save the rotated MP4 video. It will take a minute to save the file. After saving, you can click "Open Output Folder" to check the output MP4 video.

Save rotated MP4 videos

Check the following video tutorial for quick understanding:

Video Clip Rotate Crop Video play-button

Part 2: How to rotate MP4 video on Windows 10/8/7 with Windows Movie Maker

You can always find the right version of Windows Movie Maker on any version of Windows. The old version is known as Windows Live Movie Maker.

Step 1 Load MP4 file

Click the "All Program" menu to find Windows Movie Maker from scroll down list. Click on the "Add Video and Photo" icon to load MP4 file.

Step 2 Rotate MP4 file

In the Editing section, choose the "Rotate left 90" or "Rotate right 90" to rotate MP4 vertically or horizontally.

Rotate MP4 file

Step 3 Save MP4 file

Save the rotated MP4 file by click the "Save movie" button. Play back MP4 file horizontally now.

Part 3: How to rotate MP4 video with VLC on Windows and Mac

Step 1 Choose MP4 video for rotating

Click "Open File" from the "Media" dropdown list on the top toolbar and choose the MP4 video you try to rotate on your computer.

Step 2 Find the MP4 video rotation window

Click "Effects and Filters" on the Tools dropdown list on the top menu and open the "Adjustments and Effects" window. Choose "Geometry" on the "Video Effect" tab.

Step 3 Rotate MP4 video according to your need

Check the "Transform" box to enable the rotation. You can rotate you MP4 video for 90, 180 or 270 degree. After selecting, just close the window and the MP4 video has been rotated successfully.

Rotate MP4 file on VLC

Part 4: How to rotate MP4 video with iMovie on Mac (macOS High Sierra included)

iMovie is a default program for Mac. Organize the MP4 file from digital camera, camcorder, iPhone or other portable devices on Mac operation system. You can rotate MP4 with this program easily.

Step 1 Import MP4 file

iMovie is pre-installed, you do not have to download or install the MP4 rotator for Mac again. Click the "File Menu" to select MP4 files.

Step 2 Rotate MP4 file

Click the "Crop" button, you can find the rotate MP4 icon on the upper right of the UI, click Rotate MP4 File to rotate MP4 file to adjust the video vertically or horizontally.

Rotate MP4 file on iMovie

Step 3 Save MP4 file

When you satisfied with the result, click the "File" button to export the rotated MP4 file.

As for iPhone, iPad or iPod, you can turn on the "Auto Rotation" on iOS. You can simply swipe from button to top, and then you can find the rotation lock in the first row of control center. After that, you can rotate MP4 file for playing back without any other software. For the different types of Android devices, the "Auto Rotate" or "Gravity" functions are available to rotate MP4 files. Here I would recommend free application for saving the rotated MP4.

Part 5: How to rotate MP4 video in iPhone iPad (iOS 12 included)

Step 1 Load MP4 file

Download Video Rotate Free for rotating MP4. Launch the program and you can find the files are automatically loaded.

Step 2 Rotate MP4 file

Click the MP4 file you want to rotate, the program provides four options for rotate MP4 file. Choose the one for you accordingly.

Step 3 Save the file

The program provides two rotation modes, choose the "Slow" or the "Fast" mode to save rotated MP4 file.

Save the File

Part 6: How to rotate MP4 video on Android

Step 1 Load MP4 file

Download Video Rotate Free for rotating MP4. Launch the program and you can find the files are automatically loaded.

Step 2 Rotate MP4 file

Click the MP4 file you want to rotate, the program provides four options for rotate MP4 file. Choose the one for you accordingly.

Rotate MP4 file

Step 3 Save the file

The program provides two rotation modes, choose the "Slow" or the "Fast" mode to save rotated MP4 file.

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