masks option gone in the latest 2026 premiere update?

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February 11, 2026
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where did the masks functions move in the latest update? I need to create custom shape masks, not just cropping - - and that option seems to have disappeared.

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pablo__0231

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There is a new “masks”-tool in the toolbar. After adding a mask, you have to move it from “unassigned masks” to the desired attribute. That last part is very clunky for my taste :\

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Danielgaan

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Wayyyy to clunky!

drewbh11Author

Participant

I'm a long time user of Premiere and all for updates. but this latest update has moved or removed a feature I frequently use and I cannot find it. please help!!

I cannot find the elliptical / rectangular mask functions. where have they moved??

often crop does not work for me (because I'm using archival photos and scans). so I need to be able to create custom masks.

j0El

Participating Frequently

I just found them! You have to long-press the mask button (which is in the toolbar now). There you have 4 options, including the ones you're looking for.

Problem is, there seems to be no way to adjust any of them. A guy above claims you can manually adjust, but I cannot. I've been using Adobe for 10 years, I would think I'd be able to figure this out. I'm really frustrated with this new update.

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