How to Insert Images in WPS on Windows

Use Insert Image in WPS through 6 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 2 membership-related items; use the index below to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an image from a local file

Feature entry: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Place the cursor where you want the image to appear.
2. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Picture and select Local Picture.
4. Browse to the target image in the file picker.
5. Select the image and click Open.

Success Criteria

• The image appears near the current cursor position in the document.
• You can select the image and continue moving or resizing it.

Tips While Using

• Common formats such as JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP are recommended.
• If the document is protected, image insertion may not be available.

2. Drag and drop an image into a document

Feature entry: Drag an image file directly into the editing area

1. Open the folder that contains the image.
2. Select the target image file.
3. Drag the file into the target position in the WPS Writer document.
4. Release the mouse to complete the insertion.

Success Criteria

• The image appears near the drop location.
• The document remains editable after the image is inserted.

Tips While Using

• Keep the target document open and visible before dragging the file.
• If drag and drop does not work, use the local picture method instead.

3. Insert an online image

Feature entry: Insert → Picture → Online Picture

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Picture and select Online Picture.
3. Enter keywords in the search box.
4. Select the image you want and insert it into the document.

Success Criteria

• Search results load normally.
• The selected image is inserted into the current document.

Tips While Using

• Some online images may show membership marks.
• Online image search requires an internet connection.
• Check the allowed usage scope before using web-based images.

4. Batch insert multiple images

Feature entry: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Picture and select Local Picture.
3. In the file picker, hold Ctrl and select multiple images.
4. Click Open to import them at one time.

Success Criteria

• Multiple images are inserted into the document.
• The inserted result generally matches the files you selected.

Tips While Using

• Importing many high-resolution images can increase document size.
• After insertion, adjust size and position as needed for layout consistency.

5. Copy and paste an image

Feature entry: Copy an image elsewhere, then paste it into the document

1. Copy the target image from another app or file location.
2. Return to the WPS Writer document and place the cursor where needed.
3. Paste the image with a shortcut or the right-click menu.

Success Criteria

• The image appears in the document.
• You can continue resizing or arranging the image after pasting.

Tips While Using

• If the pasted result is not ideal, insert the local file instead.
• Some web images may not paste correctly because of browser or page restrictions.

6. Insert an image with Screenshot

Feature entry: Insert → Screenshot

1. Click the Insert tab.
2. Click Screenshot.
3. Choose the screenshot mode you need and select the target area.
4. Insert the captured content into the current document.

Success Criteria

• The captured screen content is inserted into the document.
• The inserted image can still be moved or edited afterward.

Tips While Using

• Some screenshot-related options may show membership marks.
• Prepare the target window in advance to avoid capturing unrelated content.