WPS Export As helps you export cloud documents as images, PDF files, smart documents, or Word files; this guide covers 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 6 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 6 | Matches the Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Export As is a cloud document export feature in WPS that lets you output the current file in different formats for sharing, archiving, printing, or continued editing.
Key tasks include:
- Export as an image from the Efficiency tab for preview and sharing.
- Export as PDF from the Efficiency tab for fixed-layout output.
- Export as a smart document from the File Operations menu for continued online use.
- Export as Word (.docx) from the File Operations menu for local editing.
- Export as PDF from the File Operations menu for local or online PDF output.
- Export as an image from the File Operations menu for static visual sharing.
This feature is useful for document distribution, archiving, printing, and cross-tool collaboration.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is recommended for cloud documents and online export options |
| Other | Access to cloud documents and permission to save files locally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Install WPS Office, sign in, and open a cloud document to access Export As entry points |
| Verification | Open any cloud document and check the Efficiency tab or the File Operations menu for Export As options |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports exporting a cloud document from the Efficiency tab or File Operations menu as an image, PDF, smart document, or Word file. | Word officially supports saving or converting documents to PDF or XPS. | Google Docs supports downloading a copy in different file types and saving as PDF through print. | Notion supports exporting pages or databases as PDF, HTML, and Markdown & CSV. | Acrobat focuses on exporting PDFs to other formats and exporting images from PDFs. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides multiple export formats from the same cloud document, with both Efficiency and File Operations entry points. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on PDF/XPS save or conversion and does not describe the same kind of image or smart document export flow. | Compared with WPS: export is centered on general file download and print-based PDF saving. | Compared with WPS: export options are broad, but PDF export is positioned more as page or database backup than an office-style export panel. | Compared with WPS: Adobe centers this workflow on PDF conversion, which fits PDF-heavy tasks rather than native cloud document export. |
| Official Source | — | Save or convert to PDF or XPS | Create, view, or download a file | Export your content | Export PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: WPS is a practical fit when you want several export formats from the same cloud document without switching workflows. Other products are better aligned with their own primary scenarios, such as desktop Office PDF output, browser-based document download, knowledge base export, or PDF-specific conversion.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main need | How Export As helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document preview sharing | Team members, content collaborators | Recipients may not need an editable file | Export as an image for quick preview |
| 2 | Fixed-layout archiving | Admin staff, project teams | Keep layout stable for records or printing | Export as PDF |
| 3 | Local editing | Editors, teachers, students | Continue editing in a local office file | Export as Word (.docx) |
| 4 | Online format switching | Collaboration users | Move content into another online document form | Export as a smart document |
| 5 | Content distribution | Marketing and content teams | Long documents are hard to present directly | Export as an image |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| PDF conversion-related tools | Refer to the current feature comparison on the pricing page | Broader PDF tools and conversion options are listed on the pricing page |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, depending on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage pattern | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional image, PDF, or Word export | Free | Suitable for everyday export and sharing tasks |
| Frequent PDF conversion and larger cloud storage needs | WPS Premium | Better for heavier document workflows and expanded office needs |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: WPS Premium plans
Source: WPS Office pricing page