WPS Recognition Extraction helps you recognize and extract text from images or screenshots; this guide covers 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 | No version threshold is listed for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Recognition Extraction is a text recognition feature in the WPS Office PDF workflow on Windows. It is used to extract copyable text from images or screenshots.
Core capabilities include:
- Extract Text from Image: import an image that contains text, run OCR, and review the recognized text in the results pane.
- Extract Text from Screenshot: capture an on-screen text area, run OCR, and review the recognized text in the results pane.
This feature is useful for screenshot notes, image-based reference materials, and scanned content entry. It helps reduce manual typing when you need to reuse text from visual content.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device in a currently supported system environment |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; no version limit is listed for this feature |
| Network | Internet access is recommended for download, installation, and account sign-in; follow in-app prompts during use |
| Other | You need access to the PDF workspace; PDF editing-related use may require membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office, then open a PDF file to access the related entry points |
| Post-install check | Open a PDF file and confirm that the Recognition Extraction button is visible on the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports recognizing and extracting text from images or screenshots, then shows the recognized text in a results pane. | Word can open a PDF and attempt to import its text, and Microsoft 365 also provides OCR services for content processing and search scenarios. | Google workflows can turn images or PDFs into editable text, commonly through Google Docs or related Workspace tools. | Notion can import PDFs, and Notion AI can work with text in images or handwritten notes; scanned PDF searchability may depend on OCR being applied first. | Acrobat can recognize text in scanned PDFs, create a searchable text layer, and support follow-up review and editing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert scanned text or images into Word; Overview of optical character recognition | OCR - Image & PDF to Text & Table & Excel | Import data into Notion; Convert handwritten notes | Recognize text in scanned documents |
Advantage: The feature is built directly into the WPS PDF workspace and provides separate entry points for image-based and screenshot-based extraction.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical fit for users who already work in WPS PDF and want a direct way to extract text from images or screenshots. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also offer OCR-related workflows, but their entry points, document handling, and follow-up editing paths differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extract meeting notes from screenshots | Office users | Text in screenshots cannot be copied directly | Use Extract Text from Screenshot to recognize text in a selected screen area |
| 2 | Organize text from image materials | Students and researchers | Image-based materials require manual typing | Use Extract Text from Image to import an image and recognize its text |
| 3 | Enter content from scanned materials | Administrative staff | Scanned text must be typed again manually | Run OCR and copy the recognized text from the results pane |
| 4 | Capture interface messages quickly | Support and testing teams | On-screen messages are hard to reuse directly | Take a screenshot, extract the text, and paste it into a record or report |
| 5 | Build an editable text draft | Content organizers | Original image content is not easy to revise | Extract the text first, then paste it into a document for further editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open and use basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Edit PDF files | Available | Available |
| Use Recognition Extraction | Membership is required before using PDF editing-related capabilities | Available |
| Additional PDF and membership benefits | Refer to the app and plan page for current details | Refer to the selected plan page for current details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read PDFs and only occasionally work with image text | Free | Suitable for basic reading and general office use |
| You often need to extract text from images, screenshots, or PDF-related workflows | WPS Premium | Better suited for ongoing PDF editing and recognition extraction tasks |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- Review the plan details and feature scope on the pricing page before choosing a plan.
Source: WPS Office pricing page