Fixes

Video plays sideways

Phones save the rotation as a flag; some players ignore it.

Updated 2026-11-11

Play it free with PlayAnyVideo

  1. 1

    In PlayAnyVideo press Ctrl+R to rotate in 90° steps.

  2. 2

    Use mirror (Shift+F) for selfie videos.

  3. 3

    Rotation is per playback — your file isn’t changed.

  4. 4

    Open the PlayAnyVideo player in your browser — nothing to install — and drop the file in. Files never leave your device.

FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. PlayAnyVideo has no ads, no paid codecs and no locked features.

Is my Video plays sideways file uploaded anywhere?

No. Playback happens on your own device; local files are never sent to a server.

Do I need a codec pack?

No. Codec packs can break other players and often bundle adware. PlayAnyVideo brings its own decoders.

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