How to Use WPS Scan Text on iOS

Use Scan Text with 2 how-to topics, both membership-related, and jump to the matching steps from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Scan Text with the Camera

Entry path: Tools at the bottom → Insert → Scan Text

1. Tap Tools at the bottom.
2. Select the Insert tab.
3. Tap Scan Text.
4. Capture the content you want to recognize, then tap Next.
5. Select the scan area in the photo, then tap Start Extraction.
6. Tap Insert into Document to place the recognized text into the current document.

Success Criteria

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

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: camera shake, glare, or a heavily tilted page can reduce recognition quality.
• Permissions or membership: this feature requires WPS Premium and camera access permission.
• Environment: printed text in a bright environment usually gives more stable results.

2. Scan Text from Photos

Entry path: Tools at the bottom → Insert → Scan Text

1. Tap Tools at the bottom.
2. Select the Insert tab.
3. Tap Scan Text.
4. Tap the Photos button at the bottom.
5. Choose the image you want to recognize, then tap Next.
6. Select the scan area in the image, then tap Start Extraction.
7. Tap Insert into Document to finish.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: text from the image is extracted and inserted into the document.
• Next action available: you can continue editing and saving the inserted text.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: low-resolution images or blocked text can lead to incomplete results.
• Permissions or membership: this feature requires WPS Premium and photo access permission.
• Environment: handwriting recognition is usually less stable than printed text recognition.