WPS Extract Image on Windows lets you apply an Extract Image text effect to selected text while editing a PDF; 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-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Extract Image is a text effect in WPS Office for Windows PDF editing. It is used in text editing mode to apply or remove the Extract Image effect from selected text.
Core tasks include:
- Apply the Extract Image effect to selected text from the ribbon after entering content editing mode.
- Apply the Extract Image effect from the floating toolbar after selecting text.
This feature is useful when you need to adjust how part of the text appears in a PDF, such as during layout review, local text styling, or quick effect switching while editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing; internet access is needed for account sign-in or membership verification |
| Other | Open a PDF file, enter text editing mode, and select editable text before using this feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a PDF, and confirm that entries such as Edit and Edit Content are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, you can enter text editing mode and apply the Extract Image effect directly to selected text within the same PDF editing workflow. | Word can open a PDF and attempt to import text, but if a page is mostly graphics or images, the text may not be editable. | Google Docs can convert a PDF into a document through OCR-style conversion, but layout may change and the workflow focuses on text extraction rather than in-place PDF text effects. | Notion can import PDFs and supports image-to-text workflows in some AI or connection scenarios, but it does not provide in-place PDF text effect editing for selected text. | Acrobat can recognize text in scanned PDFs, create a searchable text layer, and continue PDF editing, which is useful for scanned files and OCR-heavy workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can enter the tool, select text, and apply the effect in one PDF editing interface with a focused workflow. | Compared with WPS: the workflow is centered on converting the PDF into a Word document, and image-heavy pages may remain uneditable. | Compared with WPS: it is more suitable for converting PDF content into Docs text, not for a button-based text effect inside the original PDF editing view. | Compared with WPS: it is better suited to content organization, import, and AI text handling than to direct PDF text effect editing. | Compared with WPS: OCR guidance is more detailed for scanned files, but the common workflow is centered on recognition and searchable text rather than quickly toggling this kind of effect on selected text. |
| Official Source | — | Insert scanned text or images into Word Opening PDFs in Word | Make PDF file searchable Open a PDF as a Docs document | Import data into Notion Translate an article from a photo | Recognize text in scanned documents |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to edit a PDF directly on Windows and apply a text effect to selected text with a short path, WPS keeps the workflow concentrated in one editing view. If your main task is scanned-document OCR, full-document recognition, or content conversion, other products may fit those workflows better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting text effects in part of a PDF | Document editors | Only part of the text needs to be changed without reworking the whole page | Enter text editing mode, select text, and use Extract Image |
| 2 | Following a standard ribbon workflow | Office users | A repeatable path is needed for routine editing | Use Edit, Edit Content, and the toolbar button |
| 3 | Making quick changes from the floating toolbar | Frequent PDF editors | Switching back to the top toolbar slows down editing | Select text and click Extract Image from the floating toolbar |
| 4 | Removing an applied effect | PDF revisers | The text needs to return to its previous state | Select the text again and click Extract Image |
| 5 | Working with editable text PDFs | Everyday users | Scanned pages may not support direct text editing | Confirm the text is editable before applying the effect |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF viewing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| PDF text editing | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Extract Image effect | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reading PDFs and basic viewing | Free | Suitable for basic PDF access |
| Editing PDF text regularly and using tools such as Extract Image | WPS Premium | Better suited to PDF editing workflows and related tools |
| Needing more cloud storage and additional advanced tools | WPS Premium | Includes broader PDF-related and cloud-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page