WPS Insert Image on Windows helps you add local images to collaborative documents and adjust how they appear in the layout; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Image is a document editing feature in WPS Office for Windows that lets you add a local image to a document, resize it, and control how it interacts with surrounding text. This guide is useful for users looking for how to insert image in WPS on Windows and how to resize pictures in a document.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a local image: Add an image from your device to the current document at the cursor position.
- Resize an image: Use control handles to quickly change the image size.
- Set text wrapping: Make the image work with the page layout by using options such as In Line with Text, Square, Tight, or In Front of Text.
This feature is useful for illustrated reports, collaborative document notes, training materials, and page layout cleanup.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Inserting a local image and adjusting layout do not require a constant internet connection; in collaboration mode, a stable connection is recommended |
| Other | You need permission to edit the document and access to the local image file |
Download & Installation
Before you use Insert Image, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a document, and confirm that the Picture entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting a local image into a document, resizing it, and setting text wrapping. | Word supports inserting pictures from your device, OneDrive, stock images, or the web, and lets you resize and wrap text around them. | Google Docs supports inserting images from your computer, stock and web sources, Drive, Photos, camera, or URL, and provides layout, position, and image options. | Notion supports uploading images, dragging and dropping them into a page, or embedding them by link, with options to resize and arrange media blocks. | Acrobat supports adding images to PDFs and adjusting size, position, rotation, and cropping. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Image insertion, resizing, and text wrapping are grouped in familiar document editing entry points, which works well for quick page layout updates in a word processor. | Compared with WPS: It offers more image source options, but its official guidance covers a broader Office workflow rather than a focused collaborative document flow. | Compared with WPS: It offers more image source choices and image options, while some layout controls depend on document format settings. | Compared with WPS: It is centered on block-based page organization, so traditional text wrapping around document content is less emphasized. | Compared with WPS: It focuses on adding and editing images in PDFs rather than standard word processing layout. |
| Official Source | — | Insert pictures | Insert or delete images & videos | Images, files & media | Add images |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to insert a picture, resize it, and adjust text wrapping quickly in a Windows document, WPS provides a straightforward workflow for everyday document editing. If you need broader image source options, block-based content organization, or PDF-focused editing, the other tools may fit those scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Report layout with visuals | Office staff | Text-heavy pages need diagrams or supporting images | Insert a local image at the right position and apply a suitable wrapping style |
| 2 | Training material preparation | Trainers and teachers | Step images need to be added to explain a process clearly | Insert the image and resize it for easier reading |
| 3 | Collaborative document revision | Team members | An image is placed poorly and affects reading order | Adjust wrapping and move the image to improve layout |
| 4 | Document archiving | Administrative and project staff | Scanned materials or reference images need to be added to a file | Insert a local image to supplement the document quickly |
| 5 | Page cleanup | Content editors | Oversized images make the page look crowded | Resize the image and choose a better wrapping style |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert local images | ✅ | ✅ |
| Resize images | ✅ | ✅ |
| Set text wrapping | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF tools | ✅ Basic PDF features | ✅ More PDF tools |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document image insertion and basic layout work | Free | Inserting images, resizing them, and basic layout adjustment are enough for common document tasks |
| Users who also need more PDF tools and larger cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable for people who manage documents, PDFs, and files across devices more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page