WPS Image to PDF is a WPS PDF feature for converting selected images into separate 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-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None | The feature description states there is no version limit |
About This Feature
Overview
Image to PDF is a built-in WPS PDF feature on Windows for turning selected images in a PDF into separate PDF files. It is useful when you want to keep the original image size and proportions while creating shareable PDF output.
Core tasks include:
- Convert one image to PDF: Select one image and create a corresponding PDF file.
- Batch convert multiple images: Select multiple images at once and generate separate PDF files for each image.
Common use cases include extracting a single image for archiving, separating image-based content in batches, and saving image content as standard PDF files for sharing or later processing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; this feature has no version limit |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local conversion; keeping the network available is recommended when verifying membership status |
| Other | Open a PDF that contains images in WPS PDF, and select the target image before using the feature |
Download & Installation
Before using Image to PDF, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open the target file in WPS PDF.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS PDF, open a PDF that contains images, select an image, and confirm that the Image to PDF entry appears on the Picture Editing tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, you can select an image and convert it to a PDF, or select multiple images and generate separate PDF files for each one. | Microsoft support pages describe exporting Word documents as PDF and saving pictures as separate image files, but no matching workflow was found for converting selected images inside an opened PDF directly into separate PDF files. | Google official documentation covers inserting images in Docs and downloading documents as PDF, but no matching workflow was found for converting selected images inside an opened PDF directly into separate PDF files. | Notion official documentation supports exporting pages as PDF and managing images and PDF files, but no matching workflow was found for turning selected images inside a document directly into separate PDF files. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports creating PDFs from image files and exporting images from PDFs to image formats. Adobe also provides JPG-to-PDF tools for image-file conversion. |
| Official Source | — | Export Word document as PDF; Save a picture or other graphic as a separate file | Create your first document in Google Docs; Insert or delete images & videos | Export your content; Images, files & media | Convert or export PDFs to other file formats; Create PDF files |
Advantage: Works directly inside an opened PDF after image selection.; Supports selecting multiple images and generating separate PDF files in one run.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is to work with images that are already inside an opened PDF and quickly output separate PDF files, WPS provides a more direct in-app path. Microsoft, Google, and Notion focus more on document-level export or content management, while Adobe covers broader image-to-PDF and PDF export workflows through separate creation or export tools.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archive one extracted image | Administrative staff, legal teams, document organizers | A single image in a PDF needs to be saved as a standard PDF file | Select the image and use Image to PDF |
| 2 | Split multiple image items in batches | Teachers, designers, content coordinators | Processing images one by one takes time | Hold Ctrl to select multiple images and convert them together |
| 3 | Keep original image size in output | Users who need layout consistency | They want to avoid changes to image proportions after export | The converted PDF keeps the original image size and proportions |
| 4 | Share image-based materials | Team collaborators | Image files are scattered and harder to circulate consistently | Convert images to PDF files before sharing |
| 5 | Prepare files for later PDF workflows | Users who will continue editing PDFs | Multiple images need to be separated before later PDF processing | Generate separate PDF files first, then continue with other PDF tools |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open and view PDFs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Image to PDF | ❌ Requires membership | ✅ |
| Broader PDF editing and conversion tools | Limited | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly view PDFs or only need basic PDF tasks occasionally | Free plan | Suitable for basic viewing and some basic PDF tasks |
| You often need to convert images to PDF or use more PDF editing and conversion tools | WPS Premium | Gives access to Image to PDF and broader PDF tool coverage |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To review current plans and included benefits, open the official subscription page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page