Adobe Premiere Pro Beta introduces the Object Mask Tool, an AI-powered tool that tracks and masks subjects quickly and with great accuracy.

For years, video editors have wanted a powerful object-tracking and background separation feature directly inside Adobe Premiere Pro, something similar to the Rotoscoping tool in After Effects.

While After Effects’ Rotobrush tool has been around for a while, many editors find it slow and sometimes frustratingly inaccurate.

Now, with the release of Premiere Pro Beta version 25.6, Adobe has finally introduced a solution: the Object Mask Tool.

What Is the Object Mask Tool?

The Object Mask Tool in Premiere Pro is Adobe’s new AI-powered feature designed to track and isolate objects in your footage.

Much like the Rotobrush in After Effects, it allows editors to separate a subject from the background, but with far greater speed and accuracy.

What makes it stand out is its brand-new tracking model powered by AI.

Unlike other Adobe AI tools (such as Generative Extend), this one runs completely offline. You don’t need to stay connected to the internet to use it, which makes it faster and more reliable for editors working on the go.

Based on early testing, the Object Mask Tool delivers extremely accurate results, even in complex scenes with multiple moving subjects.

It’s smart enough to focus only on the selected object and intelligently ignore distractions like other people crossing in front of or behind the subject.

This level of precision makes it not only a time-saver but also a serious alternative to After Effects’ Rotobrush for many common editing tasks.

For content creators, YouTubers, and professional editors, the Object Mask Tool eliminates the need to constantly jump into After Effects for masking work.

With just a few clicks inside Premiere Pro, you can:

  • Separate subjects from the background instantly.
  • Add animated text, graphics, or effects behind your subject.
  • Create more engaging and professional-looking edits without leaving your timeline.

In short, it streamlines the entire workflow.

Availability

As of now, the Object Mask Tool is available in the Premiere Pro Beta (v25.6), but Adobe plans to roll it out to all users soon. If you’re someone who frequently needs to mask out subjects, this feature is worth keeping an eye on.

Final Thoughts

Adobe’s new Object Mask Tool is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates Premiere Pro has seen in years. Faster, smarter, and easier to use than After Effects’ Rotobrush, it has the potential to completely change how editors approach masking and object tracking.

Whether you’re editing vlogs, short films, or professional projects, this tool will save time, reduce hassle, and open new creative possibilities, all without ever leaving Premiere Pro.