Premiere Pro can loop playback, but the button is hidden by default. To enable it, open the Program Monitor's Button Editor (the + icon, bottom-right), drag the Loop Playback button into the toolbar, and click OK. Now playback repeats automatically. Here's the full setup.
What loop playback does
Loop playback restarts your timeline (or a selected range) from the beginning the moment it reaches the end, so you can review an edit, effect, or audio sync on repeat without hitting play every time. It's a small thing that removes a surprising amount of friction when you're fine-tuning.
How to enable loop playback
Open the Program Monitor
If it isn't visible, go to Window > Program Monitor.
Open the Button Editor
Click the small "+" icon in the bottom-right corner of the Program Monitor. This opens a grid of optional buttons that aren't shown by default.
Drag in the Loop Playback button
Find the Loop Playback icon, drag it down into your toolbar, and click OK. It now toggles looping on and off with a single click.
Using it while editing
With the button added, press play and:
- If Loop Playback is on, the playhead restarts automatically at the end of the timeline or your selected range.
- If it's off, playback stops at the end as usual.
It's especially handy for short clips, transitions, and audio syncing where you need to watch the same moment several times.
Pro tip: while you're in the Button Editor, drag in other hidden buttons too — like Safe Margins or Export Frame — to tailor the monitor to your workflow.
