However, some users have been reporting on Microsoft’s forums that Photo Viewer in Windows 10 is rotating their raw photos. The problem seems to be quite common, as people with a wide variety of Windows 10 versions and cameras are having similar issues. More so, it would seem that uninstalling and reinstalling the app did not solve the problem.

How do I fix the rotating RAW photos issue?

1. Update Photo Viewer to the latest version

Store apps don’t update themselves by default unless you open the Microsoft Store. Once you do that, they will start automatically updating. However, there are cases when you have to manually force a store app to update. You can do this by following these steps:

2. Update Windows 10 to the latest version

Sometimes an old Windows 10 version can come in conflict with a newer version of Photo Viewer.

4. Run the app troubleshooter

The finest feature of Windows is that it includes a troubleshooter for almost every tool, even programs acquired from the Microsoft Store. There are multiple options available. You can get a plain and simple photo viewer, or you can get a photo editing software with a built-in photo viewer. This can be a smarter thing to do if you are into photo manipulation and would use such a tool anyway. Most photo viewing apps are compatible with all major media file formats, so you shouldn’t be concerned about that at all. They are generally intuitive and easy to use, so if you think about switching, don’t hesitate. You won’t have to spend much time learning how to use new software. SPONSORED So, if the Photos app or any other program isn’t operating properly, you may try running the app troubleshooter on Windows.

5. Make sure the file format you are trying to open is supported by Photo Viewer.

You can find out a file’s format either through the name (if it has an extension) or by right-clicking it and looking at the file properties. Once you see the file’s format, head over to Photo Viewer’s download page or look into the help documentation to see if that format is supported. Although there is no save option in Windows Photo Viewer, when you quit the program after rotating an image, you will see the Saving message show briefly on the app. Normally, Windows Photo Viewer encounters issues only when there is a problem with the file being viewed. It’s primarily a straightforward program that works well. The only exception is if the program is unable to read EXIF data, which contains information about the orientation of the file. In that scenario, switching to a different app is an excellent option. Professional image editors like Adobe Photoshop are excellent for opening RAW photos, as well as fixing any issues related to them. More troubleshooting guides can be found on our Windows 10 Fix page as well. By following these steps, you should no longer have issues with your PC rotating RAW photos anymore. Let us know which solution helped you by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

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