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How to Rotate Videos

Resizing videos can be a crucial step in ensuring your content fits various platforms and devices. Here's how you can easily crop video files using Descript.

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Create a new project and upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the project. Descript automatically processes the file in the cloud.

3) Click on the "Aspect ratio and video settings" icon to the top left of the video and choose from pre-set standards of landscape, square, portrait, or custom sizing!

Tip: Alternatively, click on the video screen and drag the corners to resize the video directly.

4) To change the orientation, click on the video and select the "Rotate" icon.

5) Share the file by selecting Publish -> Export -> Desired File Type -> Save.

Why Rotate Videos?

Rotating video files can be essential for correcting orientation issues and enhancing viewer experience. Here are some specific benefits of using Descript to rotate your video files:

Correct Orientation: Fix videos that were recorded in the wrong orientation, ensuring they display correctly on all devices.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Improve the visual appeal by aligning the video to match the intended perspective.
Platform Compatibility: Adjust the orientation to meet the requirements of different social media platforms.
Professional Presentation: Ensure your video looks polished and professional by maintaining consistent orientation.
Easy Editing: Quickly rotate videos without needing advanced technical skills, thanks to Descript's user-friendly interface.

Tips for Rotating Your Videos

Rotating video files can be a game-changer for content creators looking to perfect their visual presentation. Here are some specific tips to help you rotate your video files effectively using Descript:

Check Orientation: Before rotating, verify the current orientation to determine the exact adjustment needed.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Speed up the process by using Descript's keyboard shortcuts for rotating videos.
Preview Changes: Always preview the video after rotating to ensure the orientation is correct and meets your expectations.
Maintain Aspect Ratio: Ensure the aspect ratio remains consistent to avoid any distortion in the video after rotation.
Save Progress: Regularly save your project to prevent any loss of changes during the editing process.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and numerous distinctions on G2, Descript has been recognized as a leader in the video editing & podcasting space.

“Getting started with Descript is super simple and easy to walk through with clients who have never done any audio/video editing in their lives.”
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“Descript is the GOAT editor. I still repeatedly think "wowza, this is bonkers" as I edit videos & podcasts like a word doc. Genuinely magical app.”
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“I'm a marketer with no video editing background but I can now create and edit videos [with Descript] in no time.”
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