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sinadolati
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September 18, 2026
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Bring back pen mask tool to Opacity and other tools directly

  • September 18, 2026
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In the latest version of Premiere, you can no longer use the pen mask tool directly within tools like Opacity which wastes so much of an editor’s time for quick masks. In the new version, I have to find the pen mask tool, make the selection and drag and drop it onto Opacity or other effects for it to work. It’s a few extra steps that add up and waste so much time. Please just bring back the option of creating a pen mask from within Opacity directly, while keeping the new additional tool. Personally, the added new separate pen mask tool is not adding anything for me, just adding extra unnecessary steps and I’m sure many other editors feel the same way, thank you.

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    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 18, 2026

    Highlight opacity, select the tool (make a shortcut) draw………….

    sinadolati
    Participating Frequently
    September 18, 2026

    My point remains with the mask opacity tool not existing inside opacity……………………….. 

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    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 18, 2026

    Might want to get used to this new feature as the old one is not comming back.