Object Mask – Smooth creates pixelated edges after tracking and export

Version 26.5.2 and I still have the exact same problem.

Using Sequoia on Mac Studio M1 Max

Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time to report this. Good news is that the issue you reported here has been fixed, and the fix is available in the latest release of Premiere.

If you update and still see the problem, please reply here with your exact version (Help > About Premiere Pro) and your OS, and we will take another look.

Thanks again for flagging it - reports like yours are what get these fixed.
Katie

Eita, mais um brazuka se ferrando pra fazer mascara. Tambem to passando por isso cara.
Mas ai, melhor fazer um dynamic link e jogar pro after mesmo, fica 1000000x melhor, nem perde teu tempo man

it’s not just smooth, it happens on sharp as well.  I’ve been having the same issue ever since the first update to v26.

I’ve been having a persistent issue with the new Object Masking tool in Premiere Pro 26.

When Object Masking was first introduced, I remember the results being quite good. However, across the subsequent Premiere Pro 26 updates, the tracking quality seems to have become significantly worse.

The issue happens with both Smooth Object Mask and Sharp Object Mask.

When I initially select an object, Premiere is often able to identify it very well. The initial mask can have a clean, smooth and surprisingly accurate edge — even on fairly straightforward footage where the subject is clearly separated from a clean background.

However, as soon as I use Track Forward, the quality of the mask deteriorates dramatically. The edges become heavily pixelated, jagged and rough. This happens even when the subject remains clearly visible and there is no obvious reason why tracking should have difficulty identifying the edge.

What makes this particularly noticeable is that Premiere has already demonstrated that it can create a clean mask on the first frame. The degradation appears to be introduced specifically during the tracking process rather than being a limitation of the initial object detection.

I’ve seen this consistently for the last several updates, with no noticeable improvement.

Current system/software:

• Adobe Premiere Pro 2026
• Version 26.3.2 (Build 2)
• Windows 11

I’ve attached screenshots/examples showing the difference between the clean initial Object Mask and the jagged/pixelated result after tracking forward.

It would be great if Adobe could investigate whether there has been a regression in the Object Mask tracking algorithm, particularly in how the tracked mask boundary is generated or refined from frame to frame.

At the moment, the initial selection quality suggests the tool should be capable of producing very good results, but the tracking degradation makes it difficult to use reliably in actual editing work.

I’m happy to provide sample footage or additional system/GPU information if that would help reproduce the issue.

I have the same problem with 4K footage.

Tired, really tired of my work being delayed by bugs, inconsistencies, or issues in Premiere.

26.3.2

So do I!
I skipped the weekly upload for that big problem.
With RTX 4090

Same. Makes the object track unnusable

Same problem with macstudio m4 max. this tool has been broken for a month at least. 

​@Última+Toma Thanks for reporting the issue. We are aware of it and have identified the root cause. Our team is working on a fix, and we'll keep you updated as soon as it's resolved.