# EIS
> EIS uses software to smooth shaky video or photos after the camera captures them.
Topics: Smartphones
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: electronic image stabilization
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
EIS uses software to smooth shaky video or photos after the camera captures them. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.