Rotate a video

Rotating a video can instantly transform your content, making it more professional and engaging. Whether you need to correct the orientation of a video or add dynamic angles to your footage, Camtasia makes the process fast and simple.

Try Camtasia

A video being rotated from landscape to portrait.

DO VIDEO ROTATION IN CAMTASIA

How to rotate a video with Camtasia

Rotating a video in Camtasia is quick and simple. Follow these three easy steps to rotate your video to the perfect angle:

1

Step 1: Import your video and place it on the timeline

Start by importing your video into Camtasia and dragging it onto the timeline. Once the video is in place, click on the media to select it for editing.

2

Step 2: Access the rotate tool

Click on the “Properties” tab, where you’ll find the rotation options. From here, you can rotate your video along the X, Y, or Z axis. Simply enter the exact degree of rotation you need, or use the slider to manually adjust the angle.

3

Step 3: Preview and export

Preview the video to ensure everything looks perfect once you’ve adjusted the rotation to your liking. When you’re satisfied, export the video in your desired format, and it’s ready to share.

Rotate a video flawlessly with Camtasia’s features

Camtasia provides a range of powerful tools for rotating videos, giving you the flexibility and precision needed to create professional-looking content.

Quick and easy rotation

Camtasia’s intuitive interface provides fast access to the rotate media tool, allowing you to adjust your video’s orientation in just a few clicks. Whether you need to fix a crooked shot or rotate a video recorded on a mobile device, the process is smooth and efficient.

Moving the video's rotation with the handles.

Precise control over rotation

Camtasia gives you exact control over the degree of rotation along the X, Y, or Z axis. This precision ensures your video is aligned perfectly, whether you’re correcting an off-kilter clip or adding a dynamic tilt for visual impact.

Professional-looking results

A well-rotated video looks more polished and professional. By aligning your video as expected, you reduce distractions and create a seamless viewing experience. Camtasia ensures your content is squared and visually appealing, keeping your audience focused on the message.

A crooked, confusing video next to a straight and polished video.

Looking for help with video rotation?

Go to Tutorial

get everything in one subscription

Get Camtasia today

Ready to enhance your video editing with Camtasia?

Camtasia Essentials

Kick-start your video creation

Loading… / year

Billed yearly

Get Camtasia Essentials

Camtasia’s easy and powerful video editor with:

Multi-source video and audio recording
Enhanced screen recording capabilities
On-screen annotations, callouts and effects
Dozens of free titles, lower-thirds, and templates
And more!

Camtasia Create

Accelerate your video creation

Loading… / year

Billed yearly

Get Camtasia Create

Everything in Camtasia Essentials, plus:

Text-based video editing
AI-generated script creation
Audio cleanup: remove uuhms, aahs, and noise
200+ AI-generated audio voices and styles

View All Options

FAQ

Yes, Camtasia allows you to rotate your video along the X, Y, and Z axes, giving you full control over the orientation and angle of your media.

Absolutely! In Camtasia, you can enter the exact degree of rotation you need for precise control, ensuring your video is perfectly aligned.

After rotating your video, you can use Camtasia’s preview feature to see how the changes look before exporting the final version. This ensures your video is exactly how you want it before sharing.

Yes! Rotate your video to 180 degrees or 90 degrees with ease. You can easily do this without losing quality in your video file. No need to zoom in and adjust your video or for drag and drop effects.

Yes! Camtasia makes it easy to rotate videos recorded on mobile devices. Whether your video was accidentally recorded in portrait instead of landscape, or you want to adjust the orientation for social media platforms, you can rotate your mobile videos to any angle.

Camtasia allows you to match the format of different social media platforms. You can easily rotate your video or change the aspect ratio to fit vertical platforms like Instagram Stories, TikTok, or Reels, ensuring that your content displays perfectly on mobile devices.

Absolutely! You can apply additional effects in Camtasia, such as zooming, panning, or adding transitions alongside the rotation. This allows you to create dynamic and engaging videos with smooth, professional-looking results.

If your video was recorded upside down, Camtasia makes it simple to correct. You can quickly rotate the video 180 degrees with a single click, bringing it back to the correct orientation without any hassle.

Still can’t find what you need? Contact us and we’ll help you out.

Rotate a video

How to rotate a video with Camtasia

Rotate a video flawlessly with Camtasia’s features

Quick and easy rotation

Precise control over rotation

Professional-looking results

Looking for help with video rotation?

Get Camtasia today

Camtasia Essentials

Camtasia’s easy and powerful video editor with:

Camtasia Create

Everything in Camtasia Essentials, plus:

Camtasia Pro

Everything in Camtasia Create, plus:

FAQ

Can I rotate my video along different axes in Camtasia?

Is there a way to rotate the video to an exact degree?

How can I preview the rotated video before exporting?

Can I rotate my video to certain degrees?

Can I rotate videos shot on a mobile device in Camtasia?

Can I adjust my video for social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok?

Can I combine rotation with other effects?

How do I fix a video if it’s upside down?