CSS Image Rotation Basics
CSS Transform Rotate
The transform: rotate() property allows you to rotate HTML elements, including images, by a specified angle.
Basic Syntax:
transform: rotate(angle);
Rotation Values
rotate(90deg)
Quarter turn clockwise
rotate(-90deg)
Quarter turn counter-clockwise
rotate(180deg)
Half turn
rotate(45deg)
45 degree rotation
Practical CSS Examples
Basic Image Rotation

Hover Rotation Effect

Visual Demonstrations
rotate(0deg)
Original position
rotate(45deg)
45 degree rotation
rotate(90deg)
90 degree rotation
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