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Rotate

Rotate an image by a specified number of degrees.

Syntax​

CommandArgument Format
rotatefloat (degrees)

Behavior​

  • Rotates the image clockwise by default.
  • Use negative values to rotate counter-clockwise.
  • Accepts any float between 0 and 360.
    Example: rotate/25.75 is valid.

If the rotation angle is not a multiple of 90, the resulting image will be enlarged to accommodate the rotated bounds.
Any exposed corners will be filled with a transparent background (for formats that support alpha) or a solid background color.

Note: Subtle angles are supported, but changes below 1 degree are rarely noticeable in practice.

Examples​

Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise:​

/v5/rotate/90/?url=pexels-photo-1539116.jpeg

Rotate 90

Rotate 45 degrees counter-clockwise:​

/v5/rotate/-45/?url=pexels-photo-1539116.jpeg

Rotate -45

Note the filled corners outside the original bounds, and the enlarged canvas to fit the rotated image.