How do I rotate a video in QuickTime Player?
Rotating a video can be a useful feature, especially when you’ve recorded a video in an unintended orientation or captured a vertical video on a horizontal device. QuickTime Player, a versatile video player and editor developed by Apple, offers a straightforward way to rotate videos. Whether you’re using the latest version of QuickTime Player on macOS or an older version on Windows, this guide will walk you through the process of rotating your videos.
1. Open QuickTime Player
First, open QuickTime Player on your computer. If you haven’t installed QuickTime Player yet, you can download it from the official Apple website. Once installed, launch the application.
2. Open the video you want to rotate
Next, open the video file you want to rotate. You can do this by clicking on “File” in the menu bar, then selecting “Open” and browsing for the video file on your computer.
3. Enter Full-Screen Mode
To access the rotate feature, you need to enter Full-Screen Mode. Click on the Full-Screen button in the top-right corner of the QuickTime Player window. This will maximize the video and display the controls at the bottom of the screen.
4. Use the Rotate Feature
With the video in Full-Screen Mode, you’ll see a series of icons at the bottom of the screen. Look for the “Rotate Left” or “Rotate Right” icon, which typically resembles a small arrow with a circular arrow around it. Click on the “Rotate Left” icon to rotate the video 90 degrees counterclockwise, or click on the “Rotate Right” icon to rotate the video 90 degrees clockwise.
5. Save the rotated video
After rotating the video to your desired orientation, you’ll need to save the changes. Click on “File” in the menu bar, then select “Export” and choose “Movie to QuickTime Movie (.mov).” Save the file to your desired location on your computer.
6. Export the rotated video
If you need to share the rotated video or use it in another application, you can export it in a different format. Click on “File” in the menu bar, then select “Export As” and choose the desired format (e.g., MP4, AVI, etc.). Save the file to your computer.
By following these simple steps, you can easily rotate a video in QuickTime Player and adjust its orientation to your liking. Whether you’re dealing with a vertical video or simply want to correct the orientation of a recorded video, QuickTime Player provides a convenient solution for all your video rotation needs.
