WPS Art Flowchart is a diagram insertion feature in WPS Writer on macOS; it includes 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
WPS Art Flowchart is a built-in visual diagram feature in WPS Writer for macOS. It helps you quickly insert flowcharts, hierarchy diagrams, and other preset structured graphics, then continue editing text and adjusting styles inside the document.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a WPSArt flowchart: Open WPSArt from the Insert tab and add a preset template to the document.
- Modify a flowchart style: Select an inserted flowchart and adjust its color scheme and layout from the Design tab.
This feature works well for process documentation, organization structures, relationship mapping, and more visual document layouts.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local insertion and editing; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed, and you should be able to open and edit documents in WPS Writer |
Download & Installation
Before using WPS Art Flowchart, install WPS Office on your Mac.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that the WPSArt entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can open WPSArt from Insert and choose preset categories such as List, Process, Cycle, Hierarchy, Relationship, Matrix, Pyramid, and Picture, then adjust styles from the Design tab. | Microsoft Word provides SmartArt for process, hierarchy, relationship, matrix, pyramid, and picture-based graphics, with layout and style controls in SmartArt tools. | Google Docs lets users create drawings through Insert > Drawing, with shapes, lines, text boxes, and images, but diagram building mainly happens on a drawing canvas. | Notion Agent can create and edit images for diagrams, flowcharts, and visual notes, but this is part of AI image generation rather than a preset document diagram tool. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding shapes, lines, and freeform drawings for PDF review and markup, rather than built-in preset flowchart templates for document authoring. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: preset structured diagram templates are inserted directly inside a Writer document; Distinct: you can continue editing text and visual styles in the same document workflow. | Compared with WPS: SmartArt is similar in diagram categories, but it is centered on the Microsoft 365 document environment. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs relies more on manual drawing tools, so preset structured diagram insertion is less direct. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on AI-generated images and workspace content, not a traditional preset flowchart editing flow inside a word processor. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for PDF markup and review, so template-based flowchart creation is not its main workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Choose a SmartArt graphic | Learn how to use drawings and markups | Create and edit images with Notion Agent | Add shapes, lines, and freeform drawings |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to insert a preset flowchart directly in a macOS word-processing document and keep editing in the same workspace, WPS Art Flowchart offers a more focused path. Other products support drawing, AI image generation, or PDF markup, but their workflows are different from template-based diagram insertion inside a document.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Process explanation documents | Operations staff, coordinators, project members | Text-only steps are hard to scan | Insert a process-style WPSArt template to show sequence clearly |
| 2 | Organization structure display | Team leads, HR staff | Hierarchies are difficult to read in plain text | Use hierarchy templates to organize reporting relationships |
| 3 | Proposal and report materials | Students, teachers, office users | Documents need more structured visuals | Use relationship, matrix, or picture templates to improve presentation |
| 4 | Consistent document styling | Users who prepare standardized documents | Diagram styles may look inconsistent | Adjust color schemes and layouts from the Design tab |
| 5 | Quick idea mapping | Individual users organizing thoughts | Manual drawing takes extra time | Start with a preset template and then edit the text content |
Membership & Benefits
WPS Art Flowchart on macOS includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items; this section explains general free and premium differences plus subscription options.
Free vs WPS Premium
WPS Art Flowchart itself is available without a membership in WPS Writer on macOS. The WPS Office pricing page also shows broader differences between free and paid plans in areas such as cloud storage, templates, and some advanced tools.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Art Flowchart insertion and style adjustment | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher-capacity plans are available |
| Template resources | Limited downloads | More templates and related benefits are available |
| Some advanced PDF / AI tools | Depends on plan scope | More capabilities are available depending on the purchased plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional flowchart insertion in documents | Free | The feature itself is available directly and works well for light everyday editing |
| Need more cloud storage, templates, or additional advanced tools | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need broader document, template, PDF, or AI-related capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page