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| Record iPhone Video the Wrong Way? Here's How to Fix the Orientation |
The effect of even the best videos can be diminished by shooting them in the wrong direction. Thank goodness Apple provides a useful remedy right there on your iPhone.
Record iPhone Video the Wrong Way? Here's How to Fix the Orientation
If you have recorded a video on your iPhone and the orientation is incorrect, you can fix it by using the built-in video editing tools in the Photos app. Here's how:
- Open the Photos app and find the video that you want to edit.
- Tap on the video to open it.
- Tap the Edit button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Use the Crop and Rotate tool to adjust the orientation of the video.
- Tap Done when you're finished editing.
- Save the changes by tapping Save as New Clip.
Alternatively, you can use third-party video editing apps like iMovie or Adobe Premiere Rush to edit and rotate your videos as well.
Another option to rotate your video:
Another option to rotate your video is to use a computer, you can use QuickTime player (Mac) or Windows Media Player (Windows) to open and rotate the video. Once you have opened the video, you can use the rotate button to rotate it in the desired direction. Once you have rotated the video, you can then export it and save it to your camera roll.
It's worth noting that some apps will automatically adjust the orientation of a video when you share it to social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok, so you may not need to rotate the video at all if you plan to share it on one of these platforms.
In any case, by using the built-in video editing tools on your iPhone, using third-party apps or using a computer, you should be able to rotate your video to the correct orientation.
Another way to rotate your video:
Another way to rotate your video is to use an online video editing tool, these tools usually don't require you to download any software and you can rotate the video on any device with internet access. Some examples of online video editing tools are Kapwing, RotateMyVideo, and Online-Convert.
In general, the process for rotating a video with an online tool is similar to the process for rotating a video on your iPhone or computer. You'll upload the video to the website, use the rotate function to adjust the orientation, and then download the rotated video to your device.
It's important to keep in mind that depending on the size of the video, the process of uploading and downloading it may take some time, also, some online tools may have limits on file size, resolution or the number of videos that can be edited for free.
In conclusion, there are several ways to rotate a video that was recorded the wrong way on your iPhone, whether it be using built-in tools, third-party apps, a computer, or an online video editing tool. You can choose the method that best suits your needs, and rotate your video to the correct orientation.
some newer iPhone models have a feature called "Auto-rotate"
It's also worth noting that some newer iPhone models have a feature called "Auto-rotate" that automatically adjusts the orientation of your screen and videos based on how you're holding your phone. This feature can be turned on and off in the Settings app under Display & Brightness. If this feature is turned on, it may automatically fix the orientation of your videos as you record them, eliminating the need to rotate them afterward.
Additionally, when recording a video, you can lock the orientation of the camera by tapping the lock icon that appears on the right side of the screen when the video is being recorded. This will prevent the camera from rotating as you move your phone and the video will be recorded in the correct orientation.
In any case, whether you choose to use the built-in tools, third-party apps, a computer, or an online video editing tool, or if you use features like auto-rotate or lock orientation, you should be able to fix the orientation of your videos and record them the right way in the future.
Record iPhone Video the Wrong Way
On occasion, you might begin recording a video on your iPhone vertically before realizing a few seconds later that it is actually recording horizontally. Since the iPhone locks the video in the orientation you started recording in, flipping your phone halfway won't work.
Apple has thankfully provided our iPhones with a practical fix you may utilize once you're finished recording because they are aware that this is a typical occurrence. Your movie should be in the proper orientation in just a few short seconds with just a few "button" taps.
With the release of iOS 13 in 2019 Apple included the capability to alter the orientation of a video. In fact, if your iPhone is running iOS 13 or later, you can utilize the tool to swiftly correct any films that were improperly captured. How? Read on.
How to fix your iPhone's video orientation
- Find the video you wish to repair in the Photos app after opening it.
- To open a toolbar at the bottom, tap the Edit button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Next, click the Crop button on the toolbar's far right side.
- On the top left of the screen, tap the Rotate tool icon (a square with a little arrow).
- Click the Done button after the movie is in the desired orientation.
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