Save and Save As in WPS on Windows lets you store documents locally or in the cloud and create copies in different formats; this guide covers 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
About This Feature
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Save shortcut | Ctrl+S | Quickly saves the current document |
Overview
Save and Save As in WPS Writer on Windows helps you keep document changes, create a separate copy, switch file formats, or save a file to the cloud for continued use.
Core tasks include:
- Save with the toolbar button.
- Save from the File menu.
- Use Save As to create another copy.
- Choose a different save format such as .docx, .wps, .pdf, .txt, .dot, .wpt, or .html.
- Save to the cloud for auto-save, cross-device sync, online collaboration, and version rollback.
This is useful for everyday writing, format conversion, version retention, cross-device work, and document sharing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | A current version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Local saving does not require a network connection; cloud saving, sync, and online collaboration require internet access |
| Other | Sign in to a WPS account before saving to the cloud, and make sure local or cloud storage space is available |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| After installation | Open WPS Writer, then check the File menu for Save and Save As |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core capability summary | Supports toolbar save, menu save, Save As, local and cloud saving, and output to formats such as .docx, .wps, .pdf, .txt, .dot, .wpt, and .html. | Word supports File > Save As so you can choose a location, file name, and file type, and it can also save for earlier Word versions or other formats. | Google Docs focuses on cloud-based auto-save and lets you download a copy in different formats or make a copy of a document. | Notion lets you export content as PDF and adjust export scope, page format, and scale. | Adobe Acrobat and Reader let you save PDF copies, while exporting PDF files to Word, Excel, or RTF depends on Adobe export services or subscription-based tools. |
| Official source | — | Microsoft Support: Create or save a document for earlier versions of Word | Google Docs Editors Help: Create, view, or download a file | Notion Help Center: Export your content | Adobe Help Center: Saving PDFs in Adobe Acrobat and Reader |
Advantage: Combines local saving, cloud saving, and multiple document output formats in one writing workflow, which is convenient when you need to save, archive, or share files after editing.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you want to save, save as, and export to different document formats within the same writing workflow. Microsoft Word is similar for traditional desktop saving, Google Docs centers more on cloud auto-save, and Notion and Adobe focus more on exporting pages or working with PDF files.
Source: Microsoft Support; Google Docs Editors Help; Notion Help Center; Adobe Help Center
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick saving after editing | Everyday office users | Avoid losing recent changes | Use the Save button or Ctrl+S to save the current document quickly |
| 2 | Creating a copy in another format | Users who need to share files | The recipient needs a specific format | Use Save As to choose .pdf, .txt, .html, or another format |
| 3 | Keeping multiple versions | Users who revise documents often | Old and new versions can get mixed up | Use Save As with a new file name |
| 4 | Continuing work on another device | Users who work across devices | The file is only on one computer | Save to cloud documents and open it elsewhere |
| 5 | Collaboration and version review | Team users | Need sync and version history | Save to the cloud and use cloud document features |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Save and Save As in this feature | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud storage |
| Template downloads | Limited downloads | More template-related benefits |
| PDF tools | Basic PDF features | More complete PDF editing and conversion tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document saving, Save As, and local export | Free | The save and Save As feature itself is available directly for regular writing and format output |
| More cloud storage or broader PDF tools | WPS Premium | Suitable if you often work across devices or need more PDF processing tools |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Open the WPS subscription page
Source: WPS Office pricing page