WPS Open with Other Apps is a cross-app opening feature in WPS Writer for Android; 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
Open with Other Apps lets you hand the current document in WPS Writer for Android to another app installed on your device, so you can continue viewing, editing, or converting the file in a different app.
Core tasks include:
- Open the current document from the in-document More menu.
- Open a file from the WPS Home file list through the More menu.
This feature is useful for cross-app editing, opening a file in a dedicated viewer, or passing a document to another compatible app for further processing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local app handoff; if the target app depends on cloud services, follow that app's network requirements |
| Other | A compatible target app that can recognize the current file format must already be installed on the device |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Office, open any Writer document, and check whether Open with Other Apps appears in the More menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer for Android, you can pass the current document to another installed app from the More menu. | Microsoft 365 for the web lets users switch from the web app to the desktop app with Open in Desktop. | Google Drive includes an option to open a file with a different app, and Google Docs can directly edit Word files without making a copy. | Notion supports opening Notion links in the desktop app and supports importing multiple file types such as Word, PDF, HTML, and Markdown. | Adobe Acrobat supports sharing PDFs through third-party apps and opening PDF content across devices and browsers. |
| Official Source | — | Switch between online and desktop apps | View & open files / Google Docs product page | Notion for desktop / Import data into Notion | Share links to PDFs |
Advantage: WPS provides entry points both inside the document view and in the Home file list, which is convenient when you want to hand off the current file quickly on Android.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to send the current document from WPS on Android to another installed app with minimal steps, WPS offers a direct workflow. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also provide cross-app or cross-platform continuity, but their official guidance focuses more on web-to-desktop switching, cloud-based file handling, content import, or PDF sharing.
Source: Microsoft Support; Google Drive Help; Google Docs product page; Notion Help Center; Notion import guide; Adobe Help Center
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continue editing in another editor | Users who need a specific editing tool | The current app does not meet the next editing need | Use More → Open with Other Apps inside the document |
| 2 | Send a file directly from the Home list | Users who manage files from the start page | They do not want to open the document first | Use More → Open with Other Apps from the Home file list |
| 3 | Preview in a dedicated viewer | Users who only need to read the file | Another app may display the format more appropriately | Choose a compatible viewer from the system app chooser |
| 4 | Pass the file to a conversion tool | Users who need format conversion | Another app is needed for the conversion step | Use the system app chooser to send the file to the target app |
| 5 | Temporary collaboration handoff | Team members | The file needs to be passed quickly to another collaboration tool | Choose an installed collaboration or sharing app |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Item | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open Writer documents with other apps | Available | Available |
| Basic file viewing | Available | Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Varies by feature | Usually available in a broader range |
| Cloud storage and some value-added features | Basic allocation | Usually includes higher limits or more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open documents with other apps | Free plan | This feature itself does not require membership |
| You also need more advanced tools and extended benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with multiple document types and need more advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page