How to Use

Use Export as PDF in WPS on Android across 4 how-to topics, including Save As export, Share export, direct PDF output, and Scan to PDF; 1 topic is free and 3 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Export to PDF through Save As

Entry: Top menu bar More → Save As

1. Open the Writer document that you want to convert.
2. Tap More on the top menu bar.
3. Select Save As, then choose a save location.
4. Change the file format to a PDF document.
5. Tap Output to PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The PDF is created and saved to the location you selected.
• What you can do next: You can open, share, or send the PDF file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not choose a save location first or do not switch the format to PDF, the file may stay in its original format.
• Environment note: Saving locally requires the necessary storage permission on your device.

2. Export to PDF through Share

Entry: Top menu bar Share → Share as PDF

1. Open the Writer document that you want to send.
2. Tap Share on the top menu bar.
3. Select Share as PDF.
4. Choose Original or Image-only PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.
5. Select a target such as WeChat, WPS collaboration, or email to complete sharing.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The share panel appears and the PDF has been generated.
• What you can do next: You can send the file directly to a contact or app.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Some options require an active membership.
• Environment note: When sharing to another app, keep a network connection available and make sure the target app is working normally.

3. Export to PDF through Output to PDF

Entry: Top menu bar More → Output to PDF

1. Open the Writer document that you want to convert.
2. Tap More on the top menu bar.
3. Select Output to PDF.
4. Choose Original or Image-only PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.
5. Choose a save location and complete the save process.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: A completed save result is shown after conversion.
• What you can do next: You can keep viewing, forwarding, or archiving the PDF locally.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Some options require an active membership.
• Common mistake: If you do not distinguish between Original and Image-only output, the result may not match your expected reading style.

4. Export to PDF through Scan

Entry: WPS home screen bottom menu bar Scan → To PDF

1. On the WPS home screen, tap Scan on the bottom menu bar.
2. Select To PDF.
3. Choose File or Camera Scan PDF and wait for recognition and conversion to finish.
4. Choose a save location and save the file.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: The scanned content is organized into a PDF file.
• What you can do next: You can save, view, or continue sharing the PDF.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: This feature requires an active membership.
• Environment note: For camera scanning, use a stable lighting environment so the recognition process can proceed more smoothly.