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Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

Learn to create a shape in Premiere Pro for your video projects.

Use the PenRectangleEllipse, and Polygon tools to create freeform shapes and paths in Premiere Pro. 

Use shapes for various purposes - such as creating a Subscribe button for your YouTube channel.

  1. Click and hold the Rectangle   tool to expose the Ellipse   and Polygon           shape tools. Select one of the shape tools and drag on your image to draw a shape.
Shape tools available in the toolbar
Use a combination of shape tools to get unique shapes.

  1. Create a shape by using the Selection Tool (V) to move your shape or change its width, height, rotation, or anchor point.
A rectangle drawn on the Program Monitor
Draw a rectangle or any other preferred shape.

  1. Use the options in the Essential Graphics panel to change stroke and fill.
Edit properties in the Essential Graphics panel
Edit shape properties using the options in the Essential Graphics panel.

  1. (Optional) Add text to shapes to create your own graphics.

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