Smooth Out Shaky Video Footage Stabilize shaky video footage to reduce camera shake.
Video Stabilizer
Stabilize shaky video footage to reduce camera shake.
Upload Video
Drag and drop your shaky video or click to browse.
Set Strength
Adjust the stabilization strength (subtle to strong).
Stabilize & Download
Click Stabilize and download your smoother video.
What Is Video Stabilizer?
The Video Stabilizer is a free browser-based tool that reduces camera shake in video footage. Using a crop-and-smooth technique, the tool slightly zooms into the video and applies smoothed positioning to counteract shaky movements. Adjust the stabilization strength from subtle to strong based on how much shake your footage has. While this browser-based approach provides basic stabilization, it's effective for moderate camera shake from handheld recordings. For professional-grade stabilization with motion tracking, dedicated software or ffmpeg.wasm would be needed. All processing happens locally.
Why Use Video Stabilizer?
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Reduce visible camera shake in handheld footage
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Adjustable stabilization strength
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No uploads — private client-side processing
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No software to install — stabilize videos in just three steps
Common Use Cases
Handheld Footage
Smooth out shaky handheld camera recordings.
Phone Videos
Stabilize casual phone recordings for better viewing experience.
Action Clips
Reduce shake in action and sports footage.
Presentations
Clean up screen recordings or webcam footage with minor shaking.
Technical Guide
This browser-based stabilizer uses a crop-and-smooth approach. The video is slightly zoomed in (cropped by the stabilization margin, e.g., 10-20%) to create room for position adjustment. A smoothing algorithm analyzes the average pixel position changes between frames to estimate motion. The canvas render position is then offset by the inverse of the detected motion, smoothed over several frames using exponential moving average. This counteracts high-frequency shake while preserving intentional camera movements. The technique is simpler than full motion-vector stabilization but effective for common handheld shake. Canvas drawImage source coordinates are adjusted per-frame to apply the stabilization offset.
Tips & Best Practices
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1Higher stabilization strength crops more of the frame — find a balance
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2The video will be slightly zoomed in due to the crop-based approach
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3Works best for moderate shake — extreme motion requires professional tools
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4Short clips process faster — trim before stabilizing if possible
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🎬 Video ToolsFrequently Asked Questions
Q How does the stabilization work?
Q Why is the output slightly zoomed in?
Q Is this as good as professional stabilization?
Q Is it private?
Q Does it preserve audio?
About This Tool
Video Stabilizer is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.