Why does my passport photo appear sideways?

Photos taken with a smartphone or camera in portrait mode often have EXIF orientation data that some applications ignore. The result is a landscape-orientation file that displays sideways. Use the 90° rotation button to correct it before submission.

How do I straighten a tilted passport photo?

Use the fine-angle adjustment slider to tilt the photo left or right by small increments. Aim to align the eyes horizontally and the nose vertically. Passport photos must show the face straight-on — even a small tilt can cause rejection.

Will rotating the photo affect the image quality?

Rotating in exact 90° increments is lossless. Fine-angle rotation requires slight resampling of pixels, which introduces a very small amount of interpolation — this is typically imperceptible and does not affect biometric compliance.

Do I need to crop the photo after rotating?

After fine-angle straightening, white corners may appear at the edges of the image. Use the Crop tool to trim these before submission. After a 90° rotation, re-check the photo dimensions to confirm they still meet the required size for your document.

Rotate Photo

Fix photo orientation — rotate left, right, or flip your passport photo.

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Tips:

•Passport photos must show the face straight-on — even a small tilt can cause rejection
•Use the straighten tool to correct photos where the subject appears slightly angled
•Rotate in 90° increments to convert a landscape-oriented photo to portrait
•After rotating, use the Crop tool to confirm the final image meets official dimensions

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