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Pen tools appears to be inactive; no shapes listed

Forum|Forum|7 months ago
December 11, 2025
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When I press "P" i can draw the outline of a box, but it disappears when I release the mouse button.

Plus, I don't see the Pen tool options listed under Opacity.

Correct answer Ann Bens

As you are on the beta the masking feature has been completely overhauled.

Use object masking in Premiere Pro

Might want to update the beta to a more recent build.

MarekMularczyk

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Are you trying to draw a shape with the actual Pen tool or create an Opacity mask with the pen mask creation tool?

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mikecox_Author

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I'm familiar with the pen tool, I've used it often, in masking projects, but I'm not seeing it Under opacity. "P" activeates it but the shape doesn't take.

I'm trying to do is create a Tracking mask.

Using Win 11

Ann Bens

Correct answer

Community Expert

As you are on the beta the masking feature has been completely overhauled.

Use object masking in Premiere Pro

Might want to update the beta to a more recent build.

Ann Bens

Community Expert

Which Premiere version is this?
If it's 2025.x then you might need to trash preferences.

mikecox_Author

Inspiring

What do you mean "Traxh Preferences?"

Using Win 11

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