WPS Extract Table on Android helps you save a selected table as an editable spreadsheet document; it includes 1 core task, with 0 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Extract Table is a table-handling feature in WPS Office for Android. It lets you take a selected table from the current document and save it as a separate spreadsheet document for continued editing, organization, and reuse.
Key capabilities include:
- Detecting the currently selected table and providing a direct entry point.
- Saving table content as a spreadsheet document for continued data work.
- Supporting the same feature entry from the floating toolbar or the bottom Tools area.
This feature is useful when you want to move a table out of a document, continue editing it in a spreadsheet layout, or reuse table content in a separate file.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Keep your network connection and account status available when using membership-related features |
| Other | You need to open a document that contains a table and allow file editing and storage access |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a document with a table, select the table, and confirm that the Extract Table entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In a document on Android, you can select an existing table, use Extract Table, and save it as a separate spreadsheet document for continued editing. | Microsoft Excel provides Insert data from picture / Image to Table, which converts table data from an image or screenshot into editable cells. Its official workflow focuses on image-based table capture rather than extracting an already selected table from a document. | Google’s official product pages do not describe a native Google Docs or Google Sheets workflow for directly extracting a selected in-document table into a separate spreadsheet file. Related table OCR workflows are commonly handled through Workspace Marketplace add-ons. | Notion can import PDFs, Word files, and CSV files, and Notion AI can analyze PDFs and images. Official guidance also notes that complex tables often need cleanup, so the workflow is more about import, analysis, and database organization. | Adobe Acrobat Pro provides OCR for scanned documents and describes tools for scanning tables. Its official workflow is more focused on recognizing text and table content from scans or PDFs. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry point is built into the selected-table editing flow on Android. Distinct: It saves the current document table as a spreadsheet document without requiring a separate image-capture or OCR workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft’s official feature is centered on image-to-table conversion, which fits screenshots and photos well, but it is not presented as a direct selected-table extraction flow inside a document. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official native path is less direct for this scenario, and table extraction from images or PDFs often depends on add-ons rather than a built-in selected-table command. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for imported content review and organization after import, while complex tables may need cleanup and the workflow is not designed as an in-document table extraction command. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on OCR and PDF processing. For turning a current document table into a spreadsheet document with fewer steps, WPS follows a shorter editing path. |
| Official Source | — | Insert data from picture | Google Workspace Marketplace search | Import data into Notion | What is OCR |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to turn an existing table in the current Android document into a separate spreadsheet document, WPS provides a more direct editing path. Microsoft and Adobe are more focused on image, screenshot, or scan recognition, while Notion is better suited to imported-content review and organization. Google’s official native workflow for this exact scenario is less direct and often relies on add-ons.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turn a document table into a separate spreadsheet file | Mobile office users | A table inside a document needs cell-based editing | Select the table and use Extract Table to save it as a spreadsheet document |
| 2 | Organize data tables from body text | Students, teachers, and administrative staff | Tables inside text are not convenient for continued data work | Extract the table and continue editing it in a spreadsheet document |
| 3 | Reuse an existing table | Editors and project members | An existing table needs to be shared or edited separately | Create a separate file through Extract Table and share it later |
| 4 | Organize data quickly on mobile | Field staff, sales teams, and on-site recorders | Table handling on a phone can feel fragmented | Start the extraction flow directly from the floating toolbar |
| 5 | Adjust table style and data later | Everyday office users | A document table is not ideal for continued spreadsheet-style work | Save it as a spreadsheet document and continue formatting or editing data |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Extract Table | Not available for this feature | Available |
| Basic document viewing and editing | Available for basic use | Available |
| More PDF, conversion, and extended tools | Some limits apply | More complete access |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only view and make light edits to regular documents | Free | Suitable for basic reading and simple editing |
| You often need to turn document tables into separate spreadsheet files | WPS Premium | Required for Extract Table and other membership-related tools |
| You also need more PDF, conversion, or extended office tools | WPS Premium | Better for handling multiple document tasks in one place |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page