How to Use WPS Image Tools on macOS

Use WPS Image Tools on macOS with 10 indexed topics, including 7 free topics and 3 membership-related topics, so you can jump directly to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add or Replace a Picture

Feature entry: Select a picture, then open the Image Tools tab and use Add Picture or Change Picture.

1. Open your WPS Writer document.
2. Select an existing picture so the Image Tools tab appears.
3. Click Add Picture to insert another image, or click Change Picture to replace the current one.
4. Select the local image file you want to use.
5. Confirm that the picture has been inserted or replaced in the document.

Success Criteria

• The picture appears in the document.
• If you replaced a picture, the new image appears in the original position.
• The picture is ready for further editing such as crop, wrap, or effects.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the correct picture is selected before replacing it.
• After replacement, check the image ratio and clarity for layout quality.

2. Crop a Picture

Feature entry: Select a picture, then click Crop in Image Tools.

1. Select the target picture in the document.
2. Click Crop.
3. Drag the crop handles on the edges or corners to keep the area you want.
4. If needed, choose a crop-to-shape option.
5. Click a blank area in the document to finish.

Success Criteria

• The visible area of the picture updates to the selected crop range.
• The picture display matches the crop result in the document.

Tips While Using

• Confirm the final layout before repeated cropping.
• After crop-to-shape, check spacing between the picture and nearby text.

3. Resize and Rotate a Picture

Feature entry: Select a picture, then use Width, Height, or Rotate in Image Tools.

1. Select the picture you want to adjust.
2. Change the width and height values, or drag a corner handle to resize it.
3. Turn on aspect ratio locking if you want to keep the original proportions.
4. Click Rotate and choose the direction you need.
5. Review the picture on the page.

Success Criteria

• The picture size changes as expected.
• The selected rotation is applied.
• The picture does not show obvious distortion.

Tips While Using

• Corner handles are usually better for keeping the picture proportion stable.
• After rotation, check wrapping and position again.

4. Set Text Wrapping and Position

Feature entry: Select a picture, then open Wrap in Image Tools.

1. Select the picture.
2. Open the Wrap menu.
3. Choose an option such as inline, square, tight, through, top and bottom, behind text, or in front of text.
4. If you choose a non-inline option, drag the picture to the target position.
5. Review the layout with the surrounding text.

Success Criteria

• The relationship between text and picture updates.
• The picture follows the selected wrapping style in the document.

Tips While Using

• If you want to move a picture freely, switch from inline to a non-inline wrapping style first.
• Different wrapping styles affect paragraph layout differently, so preview the result before finalizing it.

5. Align, Layer, and Group Pictures

Feature entry: Select one or more pictures, then use Align, Bring Forward, Send Backward, or Group.

1. Select one picture or multiple pictures.
2. Click Align and choose the alignment you need.
3. Use Bring Forward or Send Backward to change the layer order.
4. If you want to move several pictures together, click Group.
5. Use Ungroup later if you need to separate them again.

Success Criteria

• Multiple pictures are arranged more neatly.
• The front-to-back order matches your intended layout.
• Grouped pictures can be moved or resized together.

Tips While Using

• For layer changes, set the picture to a non-inline wrapping style first.
• It is usually easier to resize single pictures before grouping them.

6. Apply Picture Effects and Appearance Settings

Feature entry: Select a picture, then use Effects, Border, Color, Increase Brightness, Decrease Brightness, Increase Contrast, Decrease Contrast, Transparency, or Reset Style.

1. Select the target picture.
2. Open the effect, border, or color entry you need.
3. Adjust brightness, contrast, or transparency.
4. Preview the picture in the document.
5. If needed, click Reset Style to return to the default appearance.

Success Criteria

• The picture appearance updates based on your settings.
• The document looks more visually consistent.

Tips While Using

• Try to keep a consistent image style across the same document.
• After changing transparency, check text readability and background interference.

7. Compress or Save as Picture

Feature entry: Select a picture, then use Compress Picture or right-click and choose Save as Picture.

1. Select the target picture.
2. Click Compress Picture and choose a compression mode and resolution.
3. If needed, select options such as deleting cropped areas or compressing all pictures in the document.
4. If you want to export one picture, right-click it and choose Save as Picture.
5. Choose the save path and file format, then finish the export.

Success Criteria

• The document size is reduced, or the picture is exported successfully.
• The exported image file opens normally.

Tips While Using

• Save a copy of the document before strong compression if you want to compare image quality later.
• Choose a suitable format such as PNG or JPG based on your use case.

8. Batch Adjust Pictures

Feature entry: Select a picture, then open Batch in Image Tools.

1. Select the target picture.
2. Click the Batch drop-down menu.
3. Choose a batch action such as batch export or batch compression.
4. Set the required processing options.
5. Run the task and review the output.

Success Criteria

• Multiple pictures are processed with the same rule.
• The batch output can be used normally.

Tips While Using

• This is a membership-related feature.
• Check the output folder and naming method before running the task.

9. Convert Picture Format

Feature entry: Select a picture, then open Convert in Image Tools.

1. Select the picture you want to convert.
2. Click the Convert drop-down menu.
3. Choose the target format.
4. Confirm the conversion settings in the dialog box.
5. Check whether the output file opens correctly.

Success Criteria

• The picture is converted to the target format.
• The converted file is ready for sharing or later editing.

Tips While Using

• This is a membership-related feature.
• Before conversion, confirm whether the target format supports the transparency or image quality you need.

10. Use AI Tools or Picture Editing

Feature entry: Select a picture, then open AI Tools or Picture Editing in Image Tools.

1. Select the target picture.
2. Click AI Tools or Picture Editing.
3. Choose the function you need, such as AI background removal, AI erase, AI clarity improvement, annotation, watermark, mosaic, or color adjustment.
4. Complete the settings in the editing window.
5. Preview and apply the result.

Success Criteria

• The selected editing result is applied to the current picture.
• The picture content or appearance changes as intended.

Tips While Using

• This is a membership-related topic, and most advanced items are tied to membership benefits.
• Keep the original image if you may need to compare or roll back later.