Send to Computer in WPS on iOS helps you continue editing the current Writer document on a computer signed in with the same account; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Send to Computer is a cross-device handoff feature for Writer documents in WPS Office on iOS. It helps you move from quick viewing or light editing on your phone back to a computer for continued work.
Core tasks include:
- Syncing a document through WPS Cloud Documents and continuing on a computer after signing in with the same account.
- Using More → Send to in the current document to send it to another device signed in with the same account.
This feature fits mobile work, temporary revisions, and cross-device drafting when you want to reduce repeated file transfers and spend less time locating the same document again.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | A stable internet connection is needed for cloud sync or sending to another device |
| Other | The iOS device and computer need to be signed in with the same WPS account |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a Writer document, and confirm that the Send to entry is available under More |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can sync a document through WPS Cloud Documents or use More → Send to in a Writer document to continue editing on a computer signed in with the same account. | Word supports sharing documents and co-editing with others, typically through OneDrive and sharing workflows. | Google Docs supports collaboration from any device, with documents stored in the cloud and auto-saved. | Notion mobile lets users read, edit, and comment on content, and content syncs automatically across devices when connected. | Acrobat subscriptions include desktop, web, and mobile access, with Document Cloud support for accessing files and syncing changes across devices. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is directly available inside the iOS document view for a quick handoff to a computer. Distinct: the same-account continuation path is more focused on the current document. | Compared with WPS: Word documentation emphasizes sharing and co-authoring, with less focus on a direct send-the-current-document-to-your-computer path. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs is more centered on cloud-first real-time collaboration; WPS is more task-focused when you want to hand off the current WPS document from iOS to a computer. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workspace content sync rather than a dedicated send-to-computer entry for a word processing document. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more focused on PDF and cloud file access; WPS is more direct for continuing a Writer document from phone to computer. |
| Official Source | — | Collaborate in Word | Google Workspace Essentials | Notion for mobile | Adobe Acrobat pricing |
Overall Conclusion
If your workflow starts in a WPS Writer document on iPhone or iPad and you want to continue on a computer quickly, WPS is closely aligned with that task. The other products also support cross-device access or collaboration, but their official guidance is more centered on sharing, cloud collaboration, workspace sync, or PDF workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continue writing on a computer after a quick mobile edit | Students, editors, office users | Long formatting work is less convenient on a phone | Make quick edits on iOS, then send the document to a computer for continued editing |
| 2 | Review a document while away and finish it back at the office | Mobile workers | The file is already open on the phone, but needs to be found again on the computer | Use cloud sync or send it to a computer signed in with the same account |
| 3 | Work on the same document across devices | Users who switch devices often | Versions become scattered and device switching slows work | Keep the same account across devices and continue editing on the computer |
| 4 | Check whether the transfer completed | Users who need confirmation | It is not always clear whether the document reached the other device | Review the transfer status in Transfer Records |
| 5 | Keep the original document flow for continued editing | Users who want to keep working in the same file | Third-party transfer methods may interrupt the workflow | Use cloud documents or the built-in WPS sending path |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Send to Computer | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available with more extended capabilities |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional handoff between phone and computer for Writer documents | Free | Send to Computer itself is not limited to membership and works well for light everyday use |
| Frequent cross-device document work with a need for more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better suited to storing, syncing, and managing more files over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page