WPS Remove Handwriting helps clean handwritten notes and marks from scanned PDF files; this guide covers 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | The feature page states there is no version limit |
About This Feature
Overview
Remove Handwriting is a cleanup feature in WPS PDF for scanned PDF files. It identifies handwritten content on the page and removes it so the document can look cleaner for reading, sharing, or archiving.
Core capabilities include:
- Remove handwriting from scanned PDFs that contain handwritten notes or marks.
- Preview the cleanup result before you apply the change.
Common use cases include worksheet cleanup, archive preparation, and redistributing scanned materials. It helps reduce the impact of handwritten marks on readability while keeping printed content easier to review. An advantage of this workflow is that the entry is grouped under the Scan tab and the result can be previewed before you apply it.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | Use a current version of WPS Office |
| Network | Keep an internet connection available for feature processing and membership status checks |
| Other | You need a scanned PDF that opens normally in WPS PDF; PDF editing requires membership |
Download & Installation
Before you use Remove Handwriting, install WPS Office for Windows and make sure you can open PDF files in WPS PDF.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS PDF, load any scanned PDF, and confirm that the Scan tab is available at the top of the window |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Removes handwriting from scanned PDFs from the Scan tab and lets you preview the result before applying it. | Word can open a scanned PDF and convert it into an editable document, which is more suitable for text conversion and editing. | Chrome can make scanned PDFs searchable and selectable with OCR, and also supports highlighting, search, copy, paste, and signatures. | Notion supports uploading or embedding PDFs, and Notion AI can analyze attached PDFs and images for summaries and insights. | Acrobat automatically applies OCR to scanned PDFs and turns them into editable PDF content for further editing. |
| Official Source | — | Scan and edit a document | Manage PDFs in Chrome | Images, files & media; Analyze PDFs and Images | Edit scanned documents |
Advantage: The workflow is focused on scanned-document cleanup.; You can preview the result before applying it.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to clean handwritten marks from scanned PDFs with a focused workflow, WPS is a practical fit for that task. If you need broader OCR-based text conversion, searchable scans, or deeper scanned-document editing, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe provide official workflows centered on those scenarios, while Notion is more suitable for file organization and AI-assisted analysis.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worksheet cleanup | Teachers and training teams | Handwritten notes on scanned worksheets affect reprinting or redistribution | Open the scanned PDF and use Remove Handwriting |
| 2 | Archive cleanup | Administrative and records teams | Historical scans contain handwritten marks that reduce document neatness | Preview the result first, then apply the cleanup |
| 3 | Pre-copy cleanup | Office staff | A scanned file with handwriting needs a cleaner version before reuse | Apply the result after confirming the preview |
| 4 | Study material cleanup | Students and parents | Handwritten content on scanned handouts affects later reading | Use the preview to confirm printed content remains readable |
| 5 | Backup-ready processing | Individual users | Keep the original content while reducing handwritten distractions | Back up the original file before running the cleanup |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open and view PDFs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit PDF files | Limited | ✅ |
| Use Remove Handwriting | ❌ Requires PDF editing membership | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional PDF reading | Free | Suitable for basic viewing and everyday reading |
| Cleaning scanned PDFs and removing handwriting | WPS Premium | This feature requires PDF editing access |
| Frequent archive or teaching-material cleanup | WPS Premium | Better suited for repeated scanned-document cleanup and follow-up editing |
How to Subscribe
- Membership purchase: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page