I’ve been working extensively with shaky footage lately (handheld clips, drone shots, and even old travel videos), and I figured I’d share some of the best video stabilization software I’ve tested in 2025. Hopefully, this helps if you’re struggling with jittery videos too.
My Top Recommendation: HitPaw VikPea
This one really surprised me. Unlike most stabilizers that just remove shakes, VikPea uses AI to smooth footage AND improve overall quality.
Key things it does:
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AI stabilization (works great with handheld/drone/action cam footage)
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Video repair (fixes corrupted files)
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Upscaling (turn SD → 4K/8K)
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AI colorization (turn B&W → color)
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Background removal (no green screen needed)
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Cross-platform (Windows & Mac)
Quick steps:
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Import your shaky video.
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Choose Stabilization.
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Preview the result.
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Export in MP4/MOV/etc.
Super simple, and the results looked way smoother than free tools I’ve tried.
Other Options I’ve Used
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Adobe Premiere Pro: Industry standard, but expensive.
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Final Cut Pro: Great for Mac users.
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DaVinci Resolve: Free and professional-level (but needs strong hardware).
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iMovie: Beginner-friendly and free on Mac.
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Kapwing (Online): Browser-based, convenient for quick fixes.
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Google Photos (Mobile): One-tap stabilization on iOS/Android.
Final Thoughts
If you just need something free, try DaVinci Resolve or iMovie.
If you want the most complete AI-powered tool, HitPaw VikPea is my top choice.
For quick edits on the go, mobile/online tools work fine.
Curious what you guys use for stabilization. Do you prefer pro desktop software, or are mobile apps enough for your workflow?