The Intersect Masking Mode Explained - ON1 Photo RAW 2026

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The new Intersect mode in ON1 Photo RAW 2026 takes your masking workflow to the next level. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to combine multiple masks with pinpoint accuracy — using Intersect to reveal only the areas that overlap between selections. It’s a fast, intuitive way to create complex masks that used to take several steps to build manually.

You’ll see how to blend sky and luminosity masks, refine subject selections, and apply targeted adjustments to specific areas of your photo — all with just a few clicks. Once you get the hang of Intersect, you’ll wonder how you edited without it.