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August 19, 2025
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Convert Vertex Tool not working

  • August 19, 2025
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I am learning to use the Convert Vertex tool in AE but its just not working. The pen tool work just fine and shows the pen icon but when I selet the convert vertex to just uses the normal mouse pointer. I've made sure to select the keyframes but still nothing. What could it be? Thank you!

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ShiveringCactus
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Community Expert
August 19, 2025

Thank you for sharing the project, I didn't spot it from the screenshot, but the issue is you have separated your X and Y dimensions.  When you use the vertex tool, you're adjusting the position in both the X and Y, so when they are separated, you cannot alter the path.

Right-click on either property and select the ticked Separate Dimensions.  then you'll be able to adjust the path using the Convert Vertex tool.