Great question, and you're not alone! This is a super common issue across many platforms.
What’s going on
When you take a photo on your phone, the angle you hold your phone (straight up or sideways) adds something called orientation data. Sometimes that info gets missed or dropped, especially when uploading. That’s why your photo might show up sideways in your Stories tab.
How to fix it
On your phone:
Open the photo in your photo album.
Tap edit.
Rotate the photo 90° in either direction, then rotate it back to how you want it.
Save it. This tells your phone to re-save the photo with the correct orientation.
Bonus tip: Use free editing apps like VSCO or Photoshop Express (PS Express) from your app store.
On a computer?
Try these quick tools to fix multiple images at once:
Mac: Rotate in Preview
Windows: How to Rotate Images
🌟 Pro Tip
Use the Layout app to create cool before-and-after collages of your work. It’s free, easy, and looks awesome in your Stories!