"How do I rotate video in VLC and save permanently?" VLC Media Player is one of the most downloaded media players for PC, Mac, and Linux users. It's a free application, and it's great because it supports so many different video formats. One thing you might not know that VLC can rotate video clips. That's to say, you can use it to rotate your incorrectly orientated clips. To rotate a video in VLC Media Player really is that simple. Now see the below guide on how to rotate video in VLC and its alternative.
- Part 1. Best VLC Alternative to Rotate Video - Filmora Video Editor
- Part 2. Rotate a video with VLC on Mac
- Part 3. Rotate a video with VLC on Windows
Part 1. Best VLC Alternative to Rotate Video on Mac and Windows PC
If you encounter VLC rotate video not working problems, don't worry! Filmora Video Editor for Windows (or Filmora Video Editor for Mac) enables you to easily rotate videos Mac (10.13 included) and Windows, and make movies, edit audio, apply effects and share your new movie on YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, DVD, TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and more!
Key Features of Filmora Video Editor
- Contains all the basic video editing features: trim/crop, split, combine, add music, add text, etc.
- Supports almost video, audio file and picture from multiple cameras and smartphones.
- Makes it a breeze to edit video including trim, crop, rotate, transition, voiceovers, etc.
- Includes 300 effects like mosaic blur, tilt-shift, face-off, particle, fire.
How to Rotate Videos with VLC Alternative - Filmora Video Editor
Step 1: Import Media Files
You can import video to Filmora Video Editor with drag-drop method or go to "FILE" > "Import Media Files".
Step 2: Drag Videos to Timeline for Rotating
After importing file, drag and drop the video to the timeline.
Step 3: Rotate Videos in VLC Alternative
Double-click the video to enable the "Video Inspector". Click the rotate button to rotate your video to the right orientation. After rotating, you can click the "Crop" button to crop the unwanted part of the video.
Note: you should drag the video one-by-one to the timeline to do the rotation. If you drag multiple videos to the timeline, when exporting, it will become a big video, not the video clips.
Step 4: Export the Videos
After you rotate a video, click "Export" to export the video to your computer. There are multiple video formats available for the exported video. Choose the right one that's right for you. You can also adjust the parameter of the video. If you choose a device or video share site, then the video will be optimized for the device or video share site.
Part 2. How to Rotate a Video with VLC on Mac
Step 1: Before learning how to rotate video in VLC on Mac, make sure you have downloaded and installed VLC. If you don't have it yet, you can find it here: download VLC. Click the "File" > "Open File" to select the video you want to rotate.
Step 2: Under [VLC] [Preference], click "Show All" in the bottom left of the interface and choose "Rotate" to set rotate degree.
Step 3: Select "Video Filters" under [Window] menu.
Step 4: The transformation check box will be opened. As you can see from the image below, you can select rotate degree in "Geometry" option. Choose a degree and your video will be automatically rotated. This is the guide to use VLC Media Player rotate video on Mac.
Part 3. How to Rotate a Video with VLC on Windows PC
Step 1: When using VLC rotate video on Windows, open your video by clicking on the "Media" menu, and then on "Open File". Alternatively, you can drag and drop your video directly into VLC.
Step 2: On the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose "Tools", and then "Effects and Filters" from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select "Rotate" in video options, here you can choose the degree that you want to rotate. That's all and so easy to use VLC to rotate video.
In the sub-menu underneath the box you just checked, you now have several rotation options: "Rotate by 90 degrees", "Rotate by 180 degrees", "Rotate by 270 degrees", "Flip horizontally", and "Flip vertically".
Choose whichever option you need, bearing in mind that the rotation options are working clockwise, not counter-clockwise.
You're done! The video will be saved automatically, and you can watch it without having to tilt your screen or strain your neck. This is the guide to rotate video in VLC on Windows.
