WPS Send to Computer lets you continue working on an Android document on your computer; this guide covers 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Send to Computer helps you continue editing a WPS Writer document from your Android device on a computer.
You can use it in two ways:
- Save the document to WPS Cloud and open it on your computer with the same account.
- Use the Edit on PC entry in reading mode to send the current file to a computer directly.
This feature is useful when you review a file on your phone and want to continue editing, formatting, or checking it on a larger screen.
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 so the full entry and transfer status are available |
| Network | A stable internet connection is needed for cloud sync and sending to a computer |
| Other | Sign in to the same WPS account on both the Android device and the computer |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS, open a document, and confirm that you can enter reading mode and see the Edit on PC entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports saving a document to WPS Cloud for access on a computer, or sending the current file from Android to a computer through Edit on PC. | Word supports sharing and collaboration through OneDrive and lets users work on documents across devices. | Google Docs supports viewing, editing, and collaborating from phone, tablet, and computer, with synced updates. | Notion is a cloud-based workspace with automatic syncing across desktop and mobile apps. | Acrobat uses Document Cloud so users can access files on desktop, web, and mobile and keep changes in sync. |
| Official Source | — | Collaborate in Word | Google Docs product page | Notion for desktop | Adobe Acrobat |
Advantage: It provides a direct path for continuing an Android document on a computer inside the WPS workflow.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to move a document from Android to a computer and continue editing quickly, WPS offers a more direct in-app path. Other products also support cross-device work through their own cloud and collaboration systems, but their workflows focus more on sharing, syncing, or broader workspace management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continue editing a file on a computer after opening it on a phone | Office users | Long-form editing is less convenient on a phone | Send the file to a computer and continue editing there |
| 2 | Resume work at a desk after reviewing a file while away | Commuters and business travelers | It is easy to lose track of the latest file across devices | Save the file to WPS Cloud and open it on the computer with the same account |
| 3 | Move from quick review to formal formatting | Editors and content teams | A phone is suitable for review but not ideal for detailed layout work | Use Edit on PC to continue the current document on a computer |
| 4 | Keep one document available across devices | Individual users | Manual file transfer can create duplicate versions | Use cloud sync under the same account |
| 5 | Check whether the transfer has finished | Users who need status confirmation | It may be unclear whether the file reached the computer | Check Transfer History on the phone |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Send to Computer use | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to continue editing Android documents on a computer | Free | This feature can be used without membership for everyday cross-device work |
| You also need more cloud storage or advanced PDF tools | WPS Premium | Suitable when you need document sync together with expanded storage and advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Get WPS Premium
- To compare plans and included benefits, open the official WPS pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page