Files can carry more information than the content you immediately see. This guide explains the practical details so you can choose what to keep, remove or verify before sharing.
The pixels may not be stored upright
Some cameras store pixels in one physical orientation and add an EXIF Orientation tag telling software how to display the image. If a tool removes that tag without normalizing pixels, the picture can appear rotated.
Browser decoding usually applies orientation
Modern browser image decoding typically presents the image in its intended display orientation. Drawing that decoded result to canvas and exporting a new copy bakes the visible orientation into the output pixels.
Always preview the result
Orientation behavior can vary with unusual files and older software. Check the cleaned copy before deleting or archiving anything.
Keep originals
An original photo preserves the capture metadata and gives you a fallback if any conversion behaves unexpectedly.
Use the relevant BeOutMeta tool on a copy of your file, then review the result before publishing or sending it.
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