Rotating an image horizontally or vertically on a mobile device running the Android operating system is a common image editing task. This action, often referred to as mirroring or reflecting an image, inverts the orientation of the pixels. A practical illustration is correcting an image where text appears backward due to being captured in a mirror.
The ability to alter image orientation offers numerous benefits. It allows users to correct unintentional mirroring, achieve desired aesthetic effects, and repurpose images for various creative projects. Historically, achieving this required specialized desktop software; however, the prevalence of smartphones and mobile image editing applications has made this functionality readily accessible.