Save and Save As in WPS on iOS covers 3 core tasks for document saving and copy management, 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
Save and Save As helps you keep document changes in WPS Writer on iOS and choose a file name, save location, and file format when needed. When you save a new document for the first time, you can set the save path, file name, and format. If you need a separate copy, you can use Save As to place it in another location. If you need to place the file in a device-accessible location, you can use Store to Local.
Core tasks include:
- Save a document: quickly keep the current edits.
- Save As to a specific location: save a copy with a chosen file name, format, and path.
- Store to Local: place the file in iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, or another cloud drive service.
Common use cases include saving after mobile editing, keeping multiple versions of the same document, and moving a file to a device or cloud storage location.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | A network connection is needed when saving to Cloud Docs or other cloud storage services; saving only to a local location has no mandatory network requirement |
| Other | To use Cloud Docs, iCloud Drive, or another cloud storage service, sign in to the related account and make sure storage space is available |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your iOS device before using this feature.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | You can get WPS Office for iOS from the official WPS download page or your device's official app store |
| Check after installation | Open a WPS Writer document and look for Save or More in the top menu bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Source: WPS Office for iOS
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core capability summary | Supports direct saving, Save As to a chosen location, and Store to Local. During Save As, you can set the file name, choose .DOC, .DOCX, or .TXT, and save to This Device, Cloud Docs, or another cloud storage service. | On iPhone and iPad, Save As is replaced by Save a Copy. You can choose a location, enter a file name, and save a copy. New files can also be named and saved to a cloud service. | Google Docs automatically saves changes while you are online. Offline changes save on the device first and sync to Drive after reconnection. | On mobile, Notion lets you export a page from the upper-right menu through Export, then use the phone share menu to get the exported file. | Acrobat for iOS supports saving a copy and saving local files to the cloud from file-related menus. |
| Official source | — | Where is Save As? | Create, view, or download a file | Export your content | Work with PDFs — Acrobat for iOS Help |
Advantage: It brings Save, Save As, and Store to Local together in one workflow area, while also offering file format selection and multiple save destinations for document copies.
Overall conclusion
If you want to finish saving, copy retention, and local destination selection directly on iOS, WPS keeps these actions in a more concentrated workflow. Google Docs focuses more on automatic cloud saving, Microsoft centers on Save a Copy, and Notion and Adobe are more aligned with page export or PDF-focused tasks.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Save right after editing | Everyday mobile office users | Worry about losing recent changes | Use Save to write the current edits quickly |
| 2 | Keep multiple document versions | Users who need version copies | Do not want to overwrite the original file | Use Save As with a new file name or location |
| 3 | Move a file to a device location | Users who manage files in the system Files app | The document is harder to find if it stays only inside the app | Use Store to Local to place it in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone |
| 4 | View a file across devices | Users who work on phones, tablets, and computers | Files are scattered across devices | Save to Cloud Docs or another cloud storage service |
| 5 | Save a newly created document for the first time | Users creating a new document | Unsure how to set the file name, format, and path | Follow the first-save prompts to choose the name, format, and save location |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
All 3 saving-related tasks in this guide are available within the feature scope described here. The WPS pricing page also lists plans such as WPS Standard and WPS Pro+. The free plan includes basic capabilities, while paid plans include more extended features and more cloud storage.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Save the current document | ✅ | ✅ |
| Save As to a specific location | ✅ | ✅ |
| Store to Local | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the current website display |
| Other extended features | Basic features | More extended features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document editing and basic saving | Free | It already covers Save, Save As, and Store to Local for routine work |
| More cloud storage or more extended features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who manage files across devices more often and need more cloud resources |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- Before subscribing, review the current plan details, benefit scope, and cloud storage information shown on the page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page