You know the feeling. You open ON1 Photo RAW 2026, you're ready to edit, and then… which mask do I use again? Super Select? Target Mask? Mask Layers? You end up clicking around, second-guessing, and losing the flow.
 
This cheat sheet ends that. One clear decision tree. Every masking tool explained in plain language, so you spend your time editing instead of googling.
 
"WHAT YOU GET" SECTION
Here's what's packed into this cheat sheet:
The Masking Decision Tree — Answer 3 quick questions, land on the exact tool to use. No more guessing.
Target Mask vs. Mask Layers, finally clear — The #1 thing that confuses ON1 users, explained side by side.
Your 6 go-to masking tools — What each one is actually for, in one line each.
The 5-step masking workflow — The repeatable process pros use, from rough selection to clean edit.
"When a mask fights back" fixes — The 5 most common masking problems and how to fix each one fast.
 
Built for ON1 Photo RAW 2026 users. Print it, or keep it open on a second screen while you edit.