Inserting hyperlinks in WPS PDF helps you add, update, and remove links in PDF files on Windows; this guide covers 3 core tasks, 0 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 3 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS PDF lets you insert clickable hyperlinks into text or images in a PDF file. You can link to a web address or to another location inside the current document. After the link is added, readers can click it to open the target webpage or jump to the selected position in the PDF.
The main tasks include:
- Add a hyperlink to selected text or an image.
- Edit an existing hyperlink target.
- Remove all hyperlinks from the current PDF.
This feature is useful for training materials, reference documents, interactive manuals, and PDFs that need faster navigation.
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 PDF link editing; opening web links requires internet access |
| Other | You need to be able to open and edit PDF files; PDF hyperlink editing requires membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a PDF file, go to the Edit tab, and confirm that hyperlink-related options are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you add web links or in-document links to text or images in PDFs, then edit them or remove all links. | Word lets you create hyperlinks for text or pictures and link to webpages, files, or places in a document. | Google Docs lets you add, update, and remove links, and use bookmarks for navigation inside a document. | Notion supports page links, block links, web links, and automatic backlinks. | Acrobat lets you define a link area in a PDF and assign actions such as opening a webpage, file, or page view. |
| Official Source | — | Create or edit a hyperlink | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Add links to PDFs |
Advantage: Focuses directly on PDF editing workflows for adding, editing, and removing links in one place.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to edit PDFs and set up web or in-document navigation, WPS and Adobe both provide PDF-focused link tools. Microsoft, Google, and Notion are more centered on document editing or workspace linking in their own environments. For users who need hyperlink editing inside WPS PDF on Windows, this feature fits everyday PDF navigation and document maintenance tasks well.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training document navigation | Trainers and internal learning teams | Readers need quick access to target pages or websites | Add hyperlinks to a PDF table of contents, buttons, or key notes |
| 2 | Reference material collection | Students, researchers, and editors | It takes time to manually find cited resources | Add web links to text or images for direct access |
| 3 | Interactive manuals | Product teams and support teams | Long PDFs are harder to navigate | Use in-document links to jump to target positions |
| 4 | Link target updates | Document maintainers | Existing links need to be changed after content updates | Edit hyperlink targets without rebuilding the PDF |
| 5 | Old link cleanup | File cleanup and archive teams | Older PDFs may contain outdated links | Remove all links in one action |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF reading | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Edit PDF links | Not available | Available |
| Edit PDF text and images | Not available or limited | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read PDFs or handle basic viewing tasks | Free | Suitable for basic reading and standard PDF use |
| You often add, edit, or remove links in PDFs | WPS Premium | Includes PDF editing capabilities related to hyperlink editing |
| You need broader PDF editing and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better for ongoing document maintenance and interactive PDF work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page