How to Use WPS Scan Text on iOS

Use Scan Text with 2 how-to topics, both membership-related, and go to the matching section from the How-to Index to complete recognition and insertion.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Scan Text with the Camera

Entry path: Tools → Insert → Scan Text

1. Open a WPS Writer document on your iOS device.
2. Tap Tools at the bottom.
3. Select the Insert tab.
4. Tap Scan Text.
5. Take a photo of the content you want to recognize, then tap Next.
6. Select the scan area in the photo, then tap Start Extraction.
7. Tap Insert into Document to place the recognized text into the current document.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: editable text appears in the document after recognition finishes.
• Next action available: you can continue editing, copying, formatting, or saving the document.

Tips While Using

• Common issue: a tilted, blurry, or reflective image may reduce recognition quality.
• Permissions or membership: this topic requires WPS Premium and camera access.
• Environment note: printed text in a well-lit environment usually gives more stable results.

2. Scan Text from a Photo Library Image

Entry path: Tools → Insert → Scan Text

1. Open a WPS Writer document on your iOS device.
2. Tap Tools at the bottom.
3. Select the Insert tab.
4. Tap Scan Text.
5. Tap the Photos button at the bottom.
6. Select the image you want to recognize, then tap Next.
7. Select the scan area in the image, then tap Start Extraction.
8. Tap Insert into Document to finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: the text in the image is extracted and displayed in the current document.
• Next action available: you can review the recognized text and continue editing.

Tips While Using

• Common issue: low-resolution images or very small text may lead to incomplete extraction.
• Permissions or membership: this topic requires WPS Premium and Photos access.
• Environment note: choose images with clear text and complete edges when possible.