How to Loop Playback in Premiere Pro (Fast Editing Guide)
If you’re trying to preview a section of your edit on repeat, looping playback is a must. Surprisingly, looping isn’t enabled by default in Premiere Pro, and many editors miss where to activate it. This quick guide shows how to enable looping and customize your playback controls in just a few clicks.
Let’s get started.
Step 1: What Loop Playback Actually Does
Loop playback allows your timeline to restart from the beginning of a selected range automatically after reaching the end. Great for reviewing edits, effects, or sound syncing without hitting play every time.
Step 2: Locate the Loop Playback Button
By default, the loop playback button may not be visible in your toolbar. Here’s how to access it:
Open your Program Monitor
Go to Window > Program Monitor if it’s not already visible
In the bottom-right corner of the Program Monitor, click the “+” icon to open the Button Editor
This opens a grid of optional buttons that aren’t active by default.
Step 3: Add the Loop Playback Button
Inside the Button Editor:
Look for the Loop Playback icon
Drag it down into your toolbar
Click OK to save
Once placed, this button toggles looping on and off with a single click.
Step 4: Use It While Editing
Now when you press play:
If Loop Playback is on, the playhead will restart automatically at the end of the timeline selection
If it’s off, playback will stop at the end as usual
This is especially useful when working on short clips or fine-tuning transitions and audio.
Customize More Buttons
While you’re in the Button Editor, feel free to explore other tools that can be added to your workspace. Premiere Pro offers a wide range of buttons you can drag into your interface to speed up your workflow and personalize your editing environment.
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