WPS Share by File on iOS is a document sharing feature in WPS Writer; this guide covers 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
Share by File lets you send the current document to other people as a file. When you share it this way, the original file format, such as .docx, can be preserved so the recipient can continue viewing or editing it.
Core tasks include:
- Open Share from the document page and choose Share by File
- Open Share from the WPS Home document list and send the file directly
- Choose between file sharing, link sharing, and image sharing based on the result you need
This feature is useful when you need to send an editable document to a coworker, attach the original file in an email, or switch between collaboration and final delivery.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Keep a network connection available when using online documents, link sharing, or third-party sharing channels |
| Other | You need a document that can be shared; if you send through Mail, WeChat, or other apps, those apps should already be installed and allowed to use the iOS share sheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open any document, and confirm that the Share entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison Item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core sharing approach | Supports sending a document as its original file on iOS, and also offers link sharing or image sharing | Word supports sharing a link and also sending a copy as an attachment, including a Word document or PDF | Google Drive and Docs focus on link sharing and permissions, with email sharing from the sharing dialog and Drive file sending through Gmail workflows | Notion focuses on page links, invited collaborators, publishing to the web, and export-based sharing | Acrobat supports inviting people, creating a shared link, and sending through email or third-party apps |
| Official source | — | Share a file | Share files from Google Drive | Sharing & permissions settings | Share PDF links in Acrobat |
Advantage: WPS lets you choose file, link, or image output within one mobile sharing flow, which is convenient when you need different delivery formats quickly
Overall conclusion
WPS Office is a practical choice when you want to share files from iPhone or iPad in the format that fits the task, especially for sending editable documents quickly. If your main workflow centers on web publishing, browser-based collaboration, or PDF review, the other services also provide sharing options designed for those scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Send an editable document to a coworker | Office collaborators | The recipient needs to keep editing | Use Share by File to send a .docx file |
| 2 | Submit a draft by email | Students, teachers, and professionals | The original layout should stay in an attachment | Choose Share by File and send it to the Mail app |
| 3 | Share an online collaborative document | Team members | Multiple people should view the same online version | Choose Share as Link |
| 4 | Send a read-only preview | Reviewers | The recipient should not edit the text directly | Choose image sharing |
| 5 | Forward an existing file quickly from Home | Frequent mobile users | You do not want to open the document first | Tap Share from the WPS Home document list |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Share the current document by file | Available | Available |
| Basic document sharing and sending | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| PDF tools | Basic tools | More complete tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only send document files occasionally | Free | Share by File is available for everyday document sending |
| You work across devices and need more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Useful if you also want more storage and additional document tools |
| You need a plan for multiple people | Sharing Plan | Suitable when several users need their own accounts and storage |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: WPS Office pricing page
- Review available plans and benefits on the official WPS subscription page before choosing one
Source: WPS Office pricing page