WPS New Document on Android helps you start a blank file, use a template, import an existing file, or turn an image into a new editable document; it includes 4 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 3 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
New Document is a built-in document creation feature in WPS Office for Android. It helps you quickly start a new text document on a mobile device. You can create a blank document, start from a template, continue from an imported file, or generate a new editable file from an image scan.
Core capabilities include:
- Create a blank document: start writing right away for quick notes and drafts.
- Create from a template: use a ready-made layout for resumes, contracts, reports, and similar document types.
- Import a file to continue editing: open a local, recent, or cloud file and keep working on it.
- Scan an image into a new document: recognize text from an image and generate a new editable file.
Common use cases include mobile work, class notes, contract drafting, material organization, and turning paper content into editable files.
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 a network connection for template browsing, template preview, and membership verification |
| Other | Image scanning requires camera or photo access permissions; cloud document entry points work more smoothly after sign-in |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your Android device, then open the app and go to the home page |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, tap the + button on the home page, and confirm that entries such as Docs or Scan are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports creating a blank text document on Android, starting from templates, importing files for continued editing, and generating a new file from image scanning. | Word supports starting from a blank document or a template and also supports saving documents as templates; its official guidance is centered more on document editing and template-based forms. | Google Docs on Android supports creating documents and using Google templates; creating custom templates requires a work or school account and a computer. | Notion supports creating pages, using templates, and importing DOCX files as pages; it is more focused on page-based organization and knowledge management. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on OCR and converting scanned content into editable or exportable files, especially for PDF workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings blank creation, templates, file import, and image-to-document entry points together in one Android workflow. Distinct: it fits users who want to create, edit, and export from the same mobile app. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft official pages emphasize blank documents, templates, and form controls, while mobile image-to-document creation is less central in the cited guidance. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports templates on Android, but custom template creation depends on a work or school account and a computer. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for page organization and team knowledge workflows, while traditional document layout and scan-to-document tasks are less central. | Compared with WPS: Adobe provides stronger official guidance around OCR and scanned PDF processing, while mobile-first text document drafting is not the main focus of the cited page. |
| Official Source | — | Create a form in Word | Use templates on Android | Create a page / Import data into Notion / Getting started with templates for your team | OCR software for PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If you want one Android entry point for blank drafting, templates, file import, and image-based document creation, WPS offers a more concentrated workflow. If your main priority is collaborative cloud docs, page-based knowledge organization, or PDF OCR processing, Google Docs, Notion, or Adobe may fit those specific scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick document drafting | Students and office users | Need to capture ideas quickly on a phone | Create a blank document from the Blank entry |
| 2 | Starting with a ready-made layout | Job seekers and administrative staff | Do not want to format resumes or contracts from scratch | Create a document from a template |
| 3 | Continuing work from existing materials | Mobile office users | The file already exists locally or in the cloud and needs more edits | Import a file and continue editing |
| 4 | Turning paper materials into editable files | Teachers, sales staff, and field users | Image or paper content needs to become editable text | Use Scan to Word to generate a new file |
| 5 | Handling multiple creation paths on mobile | Users who work on the go | Need one app for several document creation methods | Use the + entry on the WPS home page |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create a blank document | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads and use | Limited template downloads | Unlimited template downloads |
| File import for this workflow | Restricted in this feature path | Available |
| Scan image into a new document | Restricted in this feature path | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document drafting on a phone | Free | Blank document creation is enough for basic writing needs |
| Frequent use of templates for resumes, contracts, or reports | WPS Premium | More template resources help reduce repeated formatting work |
| Regular file import or image-to-document work | WPS Premium | These tasks are better suited to membership-enabled workflows |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- On the purchase page, you can review available plans and the related benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page