WPS Bulk Apply Filters is a PDF editing feature for applying one filter effect to multiple scanned PDF pages at once; it includes 2 core tasks, 0 available without membership and 2 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 | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | The feature description states no version limit |
About This Feature
Overview
Bulk Apply Filters in WPS PDF on Windows helps you batch process scanned PDF pages with the same filter setting. It is useful when you want to improve the appearance of multiple pages without repeating the same action page by page.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply one selected filter to all pages, the current page, or a custom page range.
- Enter page ranges such as 1-5, 8, or 10-12 to process only selected pages.
Available filters include:
- Smart Optimization: automatically improves document appearance.
- Remove Shadows: removes shadows created during scanning.
- Descreen: reduces screen-pattern interference.
- Enhance Text: improves text clarity.
This feature is useful for scanned contracts, archived records, and study materials that need more consistent readability. It helps reduce repetitive PDF editing work and makes it easier to improve scanned pages in batches.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; no version limit is specified for this feature |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing, but sign-in or membership verification may require internet access |
| Other | Open a scanned PDF in WPS PDF; PDF editing permissions are required for this feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS PDF, load a scanned PDF, and confirm that the Scan tab and the Bulk Apply Filters entry are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS provides Smart Optimization, Remove Shadows, Descreen, and Enhance Text in its scanned-document tools, and lets you apply a selected filter to all pages, the current page, or a custom page range. | Microsoft Word opens a PDF by converting it into an editable Word document. This works better for text-heavy PDFs and may not preserve scanned-page layout well. | Google Docs transforms PDFs into editable docs for updating text, adjusting layouts, and collaboration. | Notion can import one or multiple PDFs at once, but some formatting may not be preserved after import. | Adobe Acrobat provides scanned PDF enhancement settings such as deskew, background removal, descreen, and text sharpening in Scan & OCR. |
| Official Source | — | Edit a PDF | Edit PDFs in Google Docs | Import data into Notion | Scanned PDF settings |
Advantage: It focuses directly on scanned PDF enhancement and supports batch filter application by full document, current page, or custom page range without converting the file to another format first.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is how to edit scanned PDF pages with one consistent filter across multiple pages, WPS offers a direct workflow for that task. Microsoft and Google focus more on converting PDFs into editable documents, Notion is more suitable for import and organization, and Adobe provides more detailed scan-enhancement controls.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batch cleanup for scanned contracts | Legal and administrative teams | Multi-page contracts have uneven shadows and clarity | Select a filter and apply it to all pages at once |
| 2 | Improve only key pages | Reviewers and auditors | Only some pages need enhancement | Use the current page or a custom page range |
| 3 | Remove scan shadows | Archive staff | Edge shadows affect readability | Use Remove Shadows on selected pages |
| 4 | Improve text readability | Teachers, students, and researchers | Scanned text looks faint or unclear | Use Enhance Text across multiple pages |
| 5 | Reduce screen-pattern noise | Document digitization staff | Screen-pattern interference affects viewing | Use the Descreen filter on affected pages |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open and view PDFs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Basic features available | ✅ |
| Edit PDF files | ❌ PDF editing requires membership for this feature | ✅ |
| Bulk Apply Filters | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| View PDFs or use basic PDF tools occasionally | Free | Suitable for reading PDFs and basic PDF tasks |
| Edit scanned PDFs and batch apply filters regularly | WPS Premium | This feature depends on PDF editing permissions |
| Share tools and storage across multiple users | Sharing plan or Premium plan | Useful for collaborative use and larger cloud storage needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page