Quick Rotate is a standalone desktop utility built for fast, reliable display orientation management. Written entirely in pure C++ using the native Win32 API and GDI+, it delivers a custom Windows 11-style graphical interface without the overhead of heavy runtimes or bulky external frameworks.
Thanks to this native approach (fr), it compiles into a single, statically-linked x86 executable (only ~60KB in size), ensuring universal compatibility across Windows 32-bit, 64-bit, and Windows on ARM (WoA) via native OS emulation.⚡
- Zero Dependencies: A single
.exefile. No background services, DLLs, or runtimes required. - Modern UI: Custom Custom built GDI+ interface featuring anti-aliased icons, rounded corners, and dynamic tracking of Windows Immersive Dark/Light modes.
- Tray Integration: Can Runs silently in the background with a customizable tray icon click action and more...
- Self-Updating: Includes a built-in updater that grabs and applies new versions right from GitHub releases.
- CLI Support: Automate rotations using command-line arguments for scripts and batch files.
The main app panel offers five actions for your display:
- Landscape: Resets display to the default
horizontal view - Portrait: Sets display to
vertical (90°) - Rotate Clockwise: Cycles to the next available orientation
(↻) - Flipped Landscape: Rotates display
180° (Upside Down) - Flipped Portrait: Sets display to reverse
vertical (270°)
Click Settings ⚙️ to configure tool behavior and automation:
- Minimize to Tray on Close: Hides the app in the system tray instead of exiting when you click close.
- Start with Windows: Integrates with the registry for automatic startup on boot.
Tray Click Mode(3-Way Toggle): Configure the Single-Click behavior of the tray icon to cycle between:- Landscape ↔ Portrait
- (F) Landscape ↔ Portrait (Flipped orientations)
- Cycle Rotation (Next ↻)
- Desktop Shortcuts: Click any shortcut toggle to instantly create orientation links on your Desktop for one-click access.
The tray icon provides fast access to rotation without opening the main window:
- Left-Click: Triggers your chosen
Tray Click Mode. - Right-Click: Opens a custom Custom built Menu for direct control:
- Quick Access: Select any specific rotation directly from the list.
- Restore Window: Returns the main control panel to the center of your screen.
- Exit: Fully terminates the application.
Quick Rotate supports CLI automation for scripts, batch files, or custom hotkeys:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
QuickRotate.exe 0 |
Sets display to Landscape. |
QuickRotate.exe 90 |
Sets display to Portrait. |
QuickRotate.exe 180 |
Sets display to Flipped Landscape. |
QuickRotate.exe 270 |
Sets display to Flipped Portrait. |
QuickRotate.exe next |
Rotates to the Next orientation in the cycle. |
QuickRotate.exe -tray |
Launches the application silently to the system tray. |
Quick Rotate acts as a portable application, but registers itself in Settings → Apps → Installed apps (or Control Panel's Programs and Features) under the name Quick Rotate, just like a normal installed application. To remove it:
- Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps.
- Find Quick Rotate and select Uninstall.
This removes the autostart entry, all Start Menu/Desktop shortcuts, the settings file, and the copied program files.
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