Rotate PDF pages

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How to rotate pages in a PDF for free

Learn to easily rotate PDF pages using the Acrobat PDF rotator online tool:

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  1. Click the "Select file" button or drag and drop one or more PDFs into the designated area.
  2. Choose the PDF file you want to modify.
  3. Once Acrobat uploads your files, sign in. You can then use the "Select All" checkbox at the top to choose all page thumbnails or select specific page thumbnails for rotation.
  4. Click on the icon in the top toolbar to rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
  5. Select "Save" to apply the changes to your new PDF file. You can then download the file or get a shareable link.

How to troubleshoot rotation errors

  • Check file size and format: Ensure the PDF meets upload limits.
  • Clear browser cache: Resolve page loading or processing delays.
  • Ensure a stable connection: Prevent upload errors or timeouts.
  • Try different browsers: Test the tool in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Rotate PDF pages online with our free tool

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Easily rotate and flip PDF pages online

With Adobe Acrobat online services, rotating PDF pages is quick and easy. Upload a single file or multiple PDF files, then watch as Acrobat rotates specific pages or all of the pages to the left or right. Enjoy seamless page rotation with precise control over orientation.

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Easily flip up to 1,500 pages at once

With the huge processing capacity of Adobe servers, you can rotate up to 1,500 pages in a PDF online, with a total file size limit of 100MB. You can try the Acrobat Compress PDF tool to reduce a file's size. This ensures faster processing and smoother performance even with large files.

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Customise your PDF layout with our editor

Our online PDF editor tools let you organise your file just as you want. After you rotate pages in a PDF to portrait or landscape mode, you can insert, reorder or delete PDF pages until you have created your perfect PDF. Fine-tune your document layout effortlessly to suit your needs.

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Rotate PDF files seamlessly on any device or browser

You can rotate PDF pages online in either direction regardless of the web browser or device you use. Just open the Acrobat PDF rotate tool on your desktop, laptop, or phone. Enjoy consistent functionality across all platforms for maximum convenience.

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Secure document editing with Adobe

With robust protocols, Adobe builds security measures into every PDF created with Acrobat. In addition, we’ll delete your files from our servers as part of our data privacy policy, unless you sign in to save them to your account. Feel confident knowing your documents are protected with industry-leading security.

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Explore Adobe’s original PDF editing tools

Adobe invented the PDF format with Acrobat. When you use our online tools to organise your content, you can trust in our high-quality service and reliability. Rely on proven expertise for creating professional, polished documents.

Questions about how to rotate PDF pages? We've got answers.

How do I flip PDF files?

The Acrobat Rotate PDF pages tool lets you flip a PDF by rotating one or more PDF pages to the left or right. Upload a file or multiple files, then select the pages you want to rotate, and modify the orientation. The Acrobat online tool also lets you reorder pages by dragging and dropping page thumbnails or delete selected pages using the dustbin icon. You can insert up to 100 files, each with a maximum of 500 pages. The total number of pages in your rotated PDF can be up to 1,500 pages, with a maximum file size of 100 MB.

If you need to flip an image in a PDF horizontally or vertically, try Acrobat Pro for free for seven days.

Can I rotate just one page of a PDF document?

Yes, using our online services, it’s easy to rotate an individual page in a PDF. After uploading a file, select the single page you want to rotate and click the rotate clockwise or rotate anticlockwise icon. You can also select single pages, a range of pages, or multiple pages that are not ordered consecutively to rotate them at the same time.

For more advanced PDF tools, you can try Adobe Acrobat Pro for free for seven days on Mac or Windows. The Acrobat Pro trial lets you create PDFs, annotate PDFs, use other PDF editing tools, extract pages, recognise scanned text (OCR), convert PDFs, convert HTML pages, add page numbers, insert bookmarks, add watermarks, split a PDF by page range, store files in cloud storage and more..

Does rotating a PDF affect the quality of the document?
No, rotating a PDF with Adobe Acrobat does not affect text or image quality. Changing the orientation allows you to rotate the PDF and save it without compromising quality.
Can I undo or revert changes after rotating a PDF file?
Yes, you can undo or revert changes made to your original document. Be sure to save a copy of the new document and the original file for safe use.
Can I rotate different types of PDF files?

Yes, you can use Acrobat online to rotate PDF files such as:

  1. Scanned documents: Adjust orientation after scanning.
  2. Images and graphics: Rotate images without quality loss.
  3. Government IDs: Rotate passports and IDs for better compatibility.
  4. Educational materials: Rotate your e-books, test papers, and research papers easily for correct orientation and alignment.
Can I rotate a password-protected PDF?
Yes, but you’ll need to unlock the document before rotating pages. You can use Acrobat’s password unlock tool to remove password protection. Once unlocked, upload your file to the rotate tool, modify the orientation, and save the changes.
Is it possible to rotate PDF pages without losing comments or annotations?
Yes, rotating PDF pages using Acrobat does not affect comments or annotations. All existing markups, highlights, and notes remain intact after saving the rotated file.
Can I rotate a PDF on my mobile device?
Yes, you can rotate PDF pages directly from your mobile device using Acrobat online services. Open the rotate PDF tool in your mobile browser, upload the file, rotate the pages as needed, and save the changes effortlessly.

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