Stabilize Shaky Handheld Video — Free, No Upload
Handheld and walking-shot footage looks amateurish. This guide applies frame-by-frame motion compensation to smooth the result without warping the subject.
Step-by-step
Drop the shaky clip into the Stabilizer
The tool runs FFmpeg vidstab in two passes: detect motion vectors, then apply a smooth transform.
Pick smoothness vs sharpness
High smoothness can introduce minor warping on fast pans. Medium is the safe default.
Crop in 5–10% if needed
Stabilization leaves wobbly edges. Crop in slightly to hide them while keeping the main subject centered.
Recommended settings
| Algorithm | FFmpeg vidstabdetect + vidstabtransform (two-pass) |
|---|---|
| Recommended crop | 5–10% to hide edge wobble |
| Best for | Walking shots, handheld pans |
Quality check before publishing
- Play the first and last three seconds to catch bad trims, black frames, missing audio, or a visible jump at the end.
- Confirm the exported file matches the important settings above, especially duration, aspect ratio, resolution, codec, and file size.
- Preview once on the target platform or device before deleting the original source file.
- If the clip will be reposted publicly, strip metadata first and verify no private names, GPS data, or device fingerprints remain.
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FAQ
Will it remove rolling shutter?
No — only camera shake. Rolling shutter (the jelly-wobble on fast pans) needs separate post-production.
How long does it take?
Roughly 5x real-time at 1080p (1 minute of input takes ~5 minutes to stabilize, since it runs two passes).
Does this run in my browser?
Yes — every step in this guide uses an in-browser FFmpeg WebAssembly tool. Your video never uploads to a server and never leaves your device.