Rotate PDF Pages — Quick Fix for Scans
Judges, clerks, and opposing counsel expect every page in your packet to read upright. Sideways signatures or upside-down exhibits slow hearings and signal sloppy prep. Rotate them once and move on.
Court readability expectations
Many court rules require filings to be legible without manipulation. That means the judge should not have to rotate the view mid-hearing. Fixing the orientation ahead of time keeps your submission professional and compliant.
Duplex scan gotchas
Duplex scanners often flip every other page when you mix portrait pleadings with landscape exhibits. If your packet alternates orientations, rotate the misaligned pages after scanning. For really large packets, split them with SplitPDF and process in batches.
Step-by-step: rotate pages
- Open the RotatePDF tool.
- Select your PDF—nothing uploads to a server.
- Enter the page numbers or ranges that need rotation (e.g., “3, 7-9”).
- Pick 90°, 180°, or 270° clockwise.
- Download the rotated PDF and file it with confidence.
FAQ
Do I have to rotate before e-filing?
Yes. Clerks can reject filings if pages appear sideways or upside down. Rotate them beforehand to avoid delays.
How do I rotate only the odd pages?
Enter a range like “1,3,5,7” or “1-20” after splitting duplex scans. The SplitPDF tool can separate the odd and even pages first if needed.
Will rotation affect my page numbers?
Page numbers stay intact. If you need new pagination, run the Page Numberer after rotating.
Can I rotate and then merge everything back together?
Absolutely—use the MergePDF tool once each segment is upright.
Does rotation change the document size?
Only slightly. The PDF keeps the same content; the tool simply updates the page orientation metadata.