Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool by Vakago Tools levels tilted footage in After Effects and Premiere Pro by drawing a horizontal reference line, then automatically resizing and rotating the clip to keep the frame filled without black bars.
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About Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool
Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool is a plugin from Vakago Tools that corrects horizon tilt inside After Effects (version 17.0 and later) and Premiere Pro (version 15.0 and later). Users draw a horizontal line across the frame, and the plugin automatically resizes and rotates the video so the corrected view remains full‑screen, eliminating black bars. It also offers horizon stabilization for clips where the tilt varies over time. The current version, 1.1.25, was last updated on May 30, 2023, and is distributed through the Adobe Exchange library.
Features
- Levels tilted footage by drawing a horizontal reference line, similar to Lightroom’s straighten tool
- Resizes and rotates the video automatically to prevent black bars
- Stabilizes the horizon for shots where the tilt changes over time
- Available for both After Effects and Premiere Pro
Best for
Editors who need to level or stabilize a drifting horizon in After Effects or Premiere Pro without manual rotation adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Does Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool work with Premiere Pro 15.0?
Yes. Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool supports Premiere Pro 15.0 and later, as well as After Effects 17.0 and later.
How does Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool avoid black bars when straightening a clip?
After you draw a horizontal reference line, the plugin automatically scales and rotates the footage to keep the entire frame filled, preventing the empty corners that normally appear when a clip is rotated.
Can Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool fix tilt that changes during a clip?
The plugin can stabilize a horizon that drifts during a clip, maintaining a level view across the changing tilt by applying the same draw‑line correction throughout the sequence.
Is Horizon Fixer – Straighten Tool free?
The catalog lists the plugin as free. Pricing terms may change, so consult the developer’s Adobe Exchange page for the latest licensing information.
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