Rotate PDF Pages
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The Rotate attribute in PDF specifications
According to ISO 32000-1, rotating a page doesn't actually alter the image or text streams. Instead, it sets a /Rotate integer value in the Page dictionary. This value must be a multiple of 90.
Because modifying this integer is a trivial metadata change, doing it client-side takes mere milliseconds. There is absolutely no justification for uploading a document to a cloud server just to change a single integer.
Technical Details
| Dictionary Key | Allowed Values | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| /Rotate | 0, 90, 180, 270 | Visual rotation of the page box |
| /MediaBox | [x y w h] | The physical bounds of the page |
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Common Mistakes
- Re-scanning documents instead of rotating.
- Using tools that re-render the page to rotate it, causing quality loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the rotation permanent?
Yes, the file saved will have the new rotation embedded in its dictionary.
Does it affect text search?
No, the underlying text extraction order remains unchanged.