If Windows Explorer is not showing the picture as a small icon ( thumbnail), click View at the top of Explorer and select Medium, Large, or Extra Large icons.Once the image is found, click the image once to highlight the file.If you are not sure where the image is located, try My Pictures. Browse to the location of the image you want to rotate.Follow the steps below to rotate an image using Windows. Rotating an image in Microsoft Windows ExplorerĪll the latest versions of Windows (Windows XP and later) can rotate images within Windows Explorer. Using an online service to rotate images.Rotating a photo on an iPhone and iPad.Rotating an image in Microsoft Windows Explorer.