WPS Flip Image is an image editing feature in WPS PDF for flipping a selected image; 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 How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the How-to Index |
| Version limit | None specified | Follow the current feature behavior |
About This Feature
Overview
Flip Image lets you mirror a selected image in WPS PDF. It supports Horizontal Flip and Vertical Flip. To use it, first select the image, open the Image Editing tab on the top menu bar, and then click Flip to choose the direction.
Core tasks include:
- Flip an image: Mirror the selected image horizontally or vertically.
- Restore the original direction: Apply the same flip direction again to return the image to its original orientation.
This feature is useful for fixing incorrectly oriented illustrations, adjusting inserted scanned images, and creating mirrored visual effects.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local image flipping |
| Other | Open a PDF in WPS PDF that contains an editable image, and make sure you have permission to edit the PDF |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS PDF, open a PDF, select an image, and confirm that the Image Editing tab and Flip entry are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, after you select an image, you can use Image Editing > Flip to apply a horizontal or vertical flip. Applying the same flip again restores the original direction. | In Microsoft Word, after selecting a picture, you can use Picture Format or Rotate to apply Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical. | In Google Docs, image flipping is handled through Insert > Drawing > New, then Actions > Rotate > Flip horizontally/vertically, and the result is saved back to the document. | Notion help content covers uploading, arranging, and AI-based image editing, but no standard manual horizontal or vertical flip entry was identified in the official help pages reviewed here. | In Adobe Acrobat, the Edit panel includes Adjust Objects tools such as Flip vertical and Flip horizontal for images in PDFs. |
| Official Source | — | Rotate or flip a text box, shape, WordArt, or picture in Word | I need to flip an image, not rotate | Images, files & media | Modify images in PDFs using Acrobat |
Advantage: The flip action is available directly in the PDF image editing workflow.; Repeating the same flip direction restores the original orientation.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to workflows that need image direction changes directly inside a PDF. Microsoft and Adobe also provide official flip options, but they focus on document object editing and PDF editing respectively. Google Docs uses a Drawing-based path, while Notion is more focused on image management and display in the official materials reviewed here.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correcting illustration direction | Office document editors | An inserted image does not match the page layout direction | Select the image and use Horizontal Flip or Vertical Flip |
| 2 | Adjusting scanned visual materials | PDF organizers | A scanned image is displayed in an unsuitable direction | Flip the image quickly in image editing |
| 3 | Creating a mirrored effect | Designers and trainers | The image content should stay the same while the mirror direction changes | Use the Flip button to create a left-right or up-down mirror effect |
| 4 | Reversing an unintended flip | Everyday office users | The image needs to return to its original direction after a flip | Apply the same flip direction again |
| 5 | Preparing a page before annotation | Reviewers | An incorrect image direction affects later review or markup | Flip the image first, then continue annotating or saving |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Flip images in PDF | ❌ Requires membership to edit PDF content | ✅ Available in PDF editing |
| PDF comments and highlights | ✅ Basic annotation features are available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF editing tools | Some advanced editing features are limited | ✅ More PDF editing and processing tools are available |
Source: WPS PDF product page
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Only viewing PDFs or adding basic annotations | Free version | Suitable for light PDF reading and basic markup |
| Frequently editing PDF images or content | WPS Premium | Suitable for ongoing PDF editing needs |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To compare available plans and billing cycles, review the current options on the purchase page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page