Repair Sideways Document Scans

Automatic document feeders sometimes pull at an angle. Straighten out your scans by rotating them back to a vertical position.

When to use this solution:

Use this when you've batch-scanned a stack of papers and some have come through horizontally instead of vertically.

Common Use Cases

Correcting scanner errorsFixing mobile camera orientationPreparing docs for archivalStandardizing legal submissions

1Step-by-Step Guide

Open your scan

Upload the PDF that contains the sideways pages.

Identify sideways pages

Scroll through the document and find the pages that need a 90-degree turn.

Apply rotation

Click the rotate button once (for 90 degrees) or twice (for 180 degrees).

Export fixed file

Save your document and share it without the orientation mistakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with any size?

Yes, it works with A4, Letter, and custom-sized PDF pages.

Will it blurry the text?

No, rotation is a lossless operation that doesn't affect the data quality of the PDF.