WPS Merge Documents helps combine content from multiple same-type documents in WPS Writer on iOS; there are 3 core tasks, 0 available without membership, and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 3 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version restriction | None stated | The feature description notes no version restriction |
About This Feature
Overview
Merge Documents is a document consolidation feature in WPS Writer on iOS. It is used to combine content from multiple same-type documents into one result document, which is useful for collecting team drafts, organizing chapter-based content, or bringing scattered files together.
Core tasks include:
- Merge by copy and paste: useful for quickly combining a small amount of content by copying from a source document into a target document.
- Merge from the in-document entry: open More and All Services in the current document, then add same-type files and start the merge.
- Merge from the Home search entry: search for Merge Documents on the WPS Home page, then open the tool and add files.
Typical scenarios include team content collection, chapter organization, and file consolidation. It helps reduce repeated manual arrangement and keeps output from multiple same-type files in one place. An advantage is that it provides both an in-document entry and a Home search entry, while also keeping copy and paste available for lighter tasks.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is recommended when using Home search, selecting cloud files, or checking membership status |
| Other | You need access to files in Recent, Local, or Cloud Drive, and the Merge Documents feature requires membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your iOS device, then sign in to your account |
| Post-install check | Open any document and check whether Merge Documents appears under More → All Services, or search for Merge Documents on the Home page |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can open Merge Documents from More → All Services or from Home search, then add same-type files from Recent, Cloud Drive, or Local storage. You can also combine content by copy and paste. | Word officially supports combining revisions from versions of the same document through Review > Compare > Combine to create a new document. | Google Docs does not provide a built-in merge feature in the referenced official help thread, and copy/paste is described as the practical approach. | Notion supports importing multiple Word, Markdown, HTML, and PDF files into a workspace, but this is page import rather than direct document-to-document merging into one file. | Adobe Acrobat supports combining multiple PDFs and other compatible files into one PDF, with file order adjustment before the merge. |
| Official Source | — | Combine document revisions | How to merge multiple docs into one? | Import data into Notion | Combine files into one PDF |
Advantage: direct mobile entry points for document merging on iOS; supports adding same-type files from Recent, Cloud Drive, and Local storage; also supports a lightweight copy-and-paste workflow.
Overall Conclusion
If you need to combine same-type documents directly on iOS, WPS provides a more direct mobile entry for that workflow. Microsoft is more focused on combining revisions, Adobe is more suitable for PDF merging, and Google Docs and Notion are more suitable for copy/paste or import-based alternatives in this context.
Source: Microsoft Support; Google Docs Help Community; Notion Help Center; Adobe Acrobat Help
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collecting team drafts | Team members, editors | Content is spread across multiple files | Use Merge Documents to add same-type files and generate one combined result |
| 2 | Organizing chapter-based writing | Students, writers | Chapters are saved separately and take time to organize | Search for Merge Documents from Home and add files in order |
| 3 | Joining a small amount of content quickly | Mobile office users | Only a few paragraphs need to be combined | Copy and paste content from the source document into the target document |
| 4 | Combining local and cloud materials | File organizers | Files are distributed across Recent, Local, and Cloud Drive | Add same-type files from different locations in the merge interface |
| 5 | Keeping original files before merging | General users | Concern about affecting original files during organization | Back up original files first, then merge and review the result |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Merge Documents tool | ❌ Requires membership | ✅ Available |
| Basic document viewing and editing | ✅ Basic capabilities available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ More PDF tools and conversion features |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document viewing or light editing on mobile | Free | Suitable for reading and light editing needs |
| Frequent document consolidation on iOS | WPS Premium | Gives access to Merge Documents and reduces repeated manual steps |
| Need more cloud storage and more PDF tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who manage files across devices and handle more document tasks |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page