Export as Image in WPS on Android lets you turn Writer documents into shareable images; it includes 2 core tasks, 0 available without membership, and 2 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 | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | No specific version limit stated | The feature description does not list a version gate |
About This Feature
Overview
Export as Image is a WPS Writer feature on Android for turning document pages into image output that is easier to share in chats, collaboration tools, and mobile reading scenarios.
Main capabilities include:
- Share a document as an image or as a long image from the Share entry.
- Use the Export as Image entry to generate a long image or page-by-page images.
- Edit display elements such as page numbers, background, watermark, and card before exporting.
- Save the generated result locally or continue sharing it through channels such as WeChat, WPS Collaboration, or email.
This feature is useful when you want to send document content quickly, keep a read-only visual version, or make multi-page content easier to browse on a phone.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local saving; a network connection is needed for online sharing channels |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Writer documents and allow storage access or system sharing when prompted |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a Writer document, and check whether the Share or More menu shows the related entries |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS on Android can turn Writer documents into images directly through Share as Image, Share as Long Image, or Export as Image, with options to save or continue sharing. | Microsoft Word official guidance covers saving document copies, but the referenced official page does not provide a standard workflow for exporting a full Word document directly as an image. | Google Docs official export guidance covers downloading and exporting data, but the referenced official help page does not provide a standard workflow for exporting a full document directly as JPG or PNG. | Notion officially supports exporting pages as PDF, HTML, and Markdown & CSV, with options for subpages and included assets. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports converting PDFs to image formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and JPEG 2000. |
| Official Source | — | Save a document | Export your data from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Sites, Drive, Forms & Vids | Export your content | Convert PDFs to image formats |
Advantage: The image output path is built directly into the Android document workflow.; It supports both long-image style output and page-by-page output for mobile sharing.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to turn a Writer document into images and share it quickly on Android, WPS provides a more direct in-app path. The other products focus more on document saving, page export, or PDF-to-image workflows, which fit different file handoff needs but usually involve more steps for this specific mobile scenario.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sending document content in chat | Students and office users | The recipient may not want to open the original file | Use Share → Share as Image or Share as Long Image |
| 2 | Saving a read-only visual copy | Mobile work users | A static version with preserved layout is needed | Use Export as Image and save locally |
| 3 | Showing multi-page content continuously | Content organizers | Separate pages are less convenient to read in chat | Choose long image output |
| 4 | Sending materials page by page | Trainers and presenters | Each page needs to be viewed or sent separately | Choose page-by-page output |
| 5 | Adjusting visible elements before export | Users sharing outward-facing content | Page numbers, watermark, or background may need adjustment | Edit page number, background, watermark, and card before saving |
Membership & Benefits
Membership details for Export as Image focus on access scope and export-related options; this section compares free and premium access, suggests suitable plans, and shows where to subscribe.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Export as Image related features | Some related entries may be visible, while some advanced options require membership | Membership-related options are available |
| Image output methods | Basic output depends on the currently available entry and options | More complete export settings can be used together with membership-related options |
| Advanced adjustments | Some advanced settings are limited | More advanced settings may be available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only export documents as images occasionally | Check your current account access first | This is suitable for low-frequency use when you only need the options already available to your account |
| You often adjust export options and share from mobile | WPS Premium | This is more suitable for frequent image export and scenarios that need more adjustable options |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page