WPS Enhance Resolution helps improve the clarity of scanned PDF files; it includes 2 core tasks, with 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-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | Shown in the feature details |
About This Feature
Overview
Enhance Resolution is a WPS PDF feature for scanned PDF files. It is used to improve overall page clarity so the document is easier to read, review, and save.
Its main tasks include:
- Enhance the entire document: improve clarity for the current scanned PDF file.
- Enhance a specific page: improve clarity only for the current page.
This feature is useful when scanned materials look blurry, text edges are hard to read, or you want to check readability before saving or submitting a file.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended while using the feature |
| Other | Open a scanned PDF file and make sure your account has access to PDF editing features; this feature requires membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Start WPS Office, open a PDF file, and check whether the Scan tab is available at the top |
- Open the WPS Office download page.
- Download the installer for Windows.
- Run the installer and complete the setup.
- Start WPS Office after installation, then open a scanned PDF to confirm the feature entry.
Source: WPS Office Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides an Enhance Resolution entry for scanned PDFs and supports improving either the whole document or the current page. | Word can open and convert a PDF into an editable document, but the converted file may not keep perfect page-to-page correspondence with the original. | Google Pinpoint performs OCR on PDF content, including images and handwritten text. | Notion AI Autofill is designed for summaries, extraction, translation, and categorization in databases, not scanned PDF enhancement. | Acrobat provides scanned PDF enhancement options such as deskew, background removal, descreen, text sharpening, and OCR. |
| Official Source | — | Scan and edit a document | Supported file types | Notion AI for databases | Scanned PDF settings |
Advantage: the feature is placed directly in the scanned-PDF workflow, making it convenient to improve either a full file or a single page during PDF review.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to improve the readability of scanned PDFs directly in a Windows PDF workflow, WPS keeps the entry point simple and focused. Adobe Acrobat offers more detailed scan optimization controls, while Microsoft, Google, and Notion are more oriented toward conversion, OCR, or content processing scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing scanned contracts | Office staff | Text looks blurry and is tiring to read | Enhance the full scanned document before review |
| 2 | Checking one important page | Reviewers | Only a few pages are unclear | Enhance the current page only |
| 3 | Organizing files before archiving | Administrative staff | File clarity is inconsistent | Improve clarity before saving the final file |
| 4 | Rechecking study materials | Students and teachers | Some scanned pages are hard to read | Process only the pages that need attention |
| 5 | Final review before submission | Business users | Readability needs to be checked before sending | Enhance first, then preview the result |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF reading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Partially available | ✅ |
| Enhance Resolution for scanned PDFs | ❌ | ✅ |
| More PDF editing and conversion tools | ❌ or limited | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional PDF viewing | Free plan | Suitable for basic reading and light tasks |
| Frequent work with scanned PDFs | WPS Premium | Includes Enhance Resolution and more PDF tools |
| Ongoing PDF editing, conversion, and organization | WPS Premium | Better suited to a regular PDF workflow |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To review current plans and included benefits, open the official pricing page and choose the option that fits your workflow.
Source: WPS Office pricing page