8 Editing Problems Nik Collection 9 Actually Solves
Nik Collection 9 introduces new tools aimed at streamlining the photo editing process for photographers. The update focuses on solving common editing challenges, such as creating masks and applying effects more efficiently. With AI Object Masks and improved mask management, users can achieve desired edits faster and with greater precision.
- ▪Nik Collection 9 is the latest version of DxO's eight-plug-in editing suite for photographers.
- ▪The update replaces manual masking processes with AI Object Masks, significantly reducing editing time.
- ▪Users can now copy and paste masks across different filters, enhancing workflow efficiency.
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8 Editing Problems Nik Collection 9 Actually Solves May 27, 2026 Michael Bonocore Over the last few decades, most photographers have believed that the more powerful the editing tool, the longer they need to spend behind a screen. Selection tools, color grading, and creative effects require layers of manual work and patience. A major update to one of photography’s oldest plug-in suites broke that pattern by taking the editing problems most photographers have accepted as unavoidable and building tools that solve them. Full disclosure: This article was brought to you by DxO. Use the code PetaPixel at check out to get 15% off of any DxO product, including Nik Collection 9 and PureRAW 6 All photos taken in 2016 in Cuba by Michael Bonocore.
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