As a tech expert with extensive experience in troubleshooting various devices and software, I've encountered a variety of issues that users face with their digital media, including the common problem of videos appearing sideways on devices other than the one they were recorded on. Let's delve into the possible reasons why your iPhone videos might be displaying sideways on your computer and how you can rectify this issue.

Firstly, it's important to understand that the orientation of a video is determined by the metadata within the video file, specifically the EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data. This data includes information about the camera settings, the direction the camera was facing when the photo or video was taken, and the orientation of the device. If your computer or the software you're using to view the video doesn't correctly interpret this EXIF data, the video may appear sideways.

Here are several steps you can take to correct the orientation of your iPhone videos on your computer:


1. Check the Video Player's Settings: Some video players have settings that allow you to manually rotate the video. Check if your video player has such an option and adjust the video orientation accordingly.


2. Update Your Software: Ensure that your computer's operating system and the video player software are up to date. Updates often include bug fixes that can resolve issues with video orientation.


3. Use a Different Video Player: If the issue persists, try using a different video player. Some players are better at handling EXIF data than others.


4. Edit the Video: You can use video editing software to rotate the video to the correct orientation. Many editing tools, such as iMovie for macOS or Windows Movie Maker for Windows, allow you to rotate videos and save them in the new orientation.


5. Convert the Video: There are online tools and software that can convert video files and, in the process, correct the orientation. Be cautious when using online tools due to privacy concerns.


6. Check the iPhone's Orientation Lock: Ensure that the orientation lock on your iPhone is not enabled, as this can affect how videos are recorded and displayed.

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Reset Location and Privacy Settings: Sometimes, resetting your iPhone's location and privacy settings can help the device correctly record the orientation data.

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Contact Apple Support: If none of the above solutions work, it might be a more complex issue that requires assistance from Apple Support.

Remember, the key to resolving this issue is ensuring that the EXIF data is correctly interpreted by your computer or the software you're using to view the video. By following the steps above, you should be able to view your iPhone videos in the correct orientation on your computer.

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Tap on the Rotate button in the bottom left hand corner. Keep tapping it until the video is in the desired orientation. Tap on the Share button in the upper right hand corner and save it. A new copy of the video will appear in your Photos app in the correct orientation.Sep 7, 2015read more >>