How to Insert Images in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Use Insert Images in WPS with 4 how-to topics, including inserting local images, using the Home tab, resizing images, and setting text wrapping; choose a topic from the index to jump to the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a local image from the Insert tab

Entry: Insert tab → Picture

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the image.
  2. Click the Insert tab.
  3. Select Picture.
  4. In the file picker, choose a local image.
  5. Click Open to insert it.

Success Criteria

  • The image appears at the current cursor position.
  • The image can be selected for further editing.

Tips While Using

  • In collaborative mode, keep the network connection stable.
  • If you do not see the image immediately, check nearby sections of the page.

2. Insert a local image from the Home tab

Entry: Home tab → InsertPicture

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the image.
  2. Click Insert under the Home tab.
  3. Select Picture.
  4. Choose a local image in the file picker.
  5. Click Open to finish.

Success Criteria

  • The image is inserted into the document.
  • You can continue to move it or adjust its layout.

Tips While Using

  • Both entry points can complete the same task, so you can use the one you prefer.
  • If the file cannot be selected, make sure the image is stored in an accessible local location.

3. Resize an image

Entry: Select the image and drag its border handles

  1. Click the image to select it.
  2. Check that control handles appear around the image.
  3. Drag a corner handle to scale the image proportionally.
  4. Drag a middle border handle to adjust width or height separately.

Success Criteria

  • The image size changes.
  • The image remains visible and can still be moved.

Tips While Using

  • Corner handles are more convenient when you want to keep the image proportion.
  • If the image is too large, reduce it first and then adjust the layout.

4. Set text wrapping for an image

Entry: Select the image → floating toolbar → Text Wrapping

  1. Click the image to select it.
  2. In the floating toolbar, open the image editing options.
  3. Open the Text Wrapping drop-down menu.
  4. Select the wrapping style you need, such as In Line with Text, Square, Tight, or In Front of Text.
  5. Check whether the relationship between the image and the text matches your layout needs.

Success Criteria

  • The layout relationship between the image and the text changes.
  • You can continue moving the image based on the selected wrapping style.

Tips While Using

  • Different wrapping styles fit different page layouts.
  • If you want more freedom in placement, try In Front of Text.