WPS Extract Pages is a PDF text-formatting workflow on Windows for emphasizing selected content in 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 limits | None specified | No version threshold is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Extract Pages in WPS PDF lets you apply an extract-style effect to selected text in text editing mode, making important content easier to spot while keeping the PDF workflow in one place. You can use either the ribbon path or the floating toolbar path, which is helpful for PDF review, study materials, and highlighted reading workflows.
Core tasks include:
- Apply the effect from the ribbon after entering text editing mode for a standard edit PDF workflow.
- Apply the effect from the floating toolbar for faster repeated actions while reviewing a PDF.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows device |
| App version | Recommended: the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required connection for local editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | You need to open a PDF file and enter the PDF editing interface |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open any PDF, and confirm that Edit Content is available under the Edit tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, after you enter Edit Content, you can select text and apply the Extract Pages effect from either the ribbon or the floating toolbar. | Word can open a PDF and convert it into an editable document for text changes, but Microsoft notes that page-to-page correspondence may change after conversion. | Google Docs supports text formatting, background color, and highlight color in documents, but the official help content focuses on document editing rather than native PDF text extraction or in-place PDF text effects. | Notion supports text styling, highlights, colors, and callouts for page content, but its official help content focuses on page formatting rather than editing text inside PDF pages. | Acrobat provides both text editing and page extraction tools in its PDF workflow, covering text edits and page organization in dedicated PDF tools. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can apply the effect directly inside the WPS PDF editing workflow after selecting text. Distinct: Both a ribbon entry and a floating toolbar entry are available for standard editing and quick review. | Compared with WPS: PDF editing is handled through conversion into Word format, and Microsoft notes that layout and page correspondence may change. | Compared with WPS: Better aligned with online document formatting; the cited help page does not describe a PDF text extraction editing entry. | Compared with WPS: Better aligned with knowledge-page styling and callouts, not PDF page text editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe covers a broader set of dedicated PDF tools; WPS is more convenient when you want PDF work inside the same office suite workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Edit a PDF | Change paragraph and font formatting | Style and customize your page | Edit text |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you want to emphasize text directly in a PDF on Windows without leaving the WPS Office environment. Compared with general document and page tools, it stays closer to an in-place PDF editing workflow; compared with Adobe, it fits users who prefer PDF and office tasks in one suite.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review key contract clauses | Legal and administrative staff | Important paragraphs need to stand out quickly | Enter text editing mode and apply the effect to the target text |
| 2 | Mark study material highlights | Students and trainers | Long PDF content is hard to scan quickly | Select text and use the floating toolbar for faster highlighting |
| 3 | Prepare report materials | Office staff | Important content must stand out while keeping the original PDF text | Use the ribbon entry to apply the effect consistently |
| 4 | Check revised drafts | Editors and proofreaders | Multiple passages need repeated emphasis | Stay in text editing mode and repeat the action on selected text |
| 5 | Work with OCR-processed files | Users editing scanned documents | Text from scanned files may not be ready for direct editing | Make the text editable first, then apply the effect |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Edit PDF text | Membership required | Supported |
| Edit images and links | Membership required or limited | Supported |
| Basic PDF reading | Supported | Supported |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Only view PDFs or handle occasional basic files | Free | Suitable for basic reading and general office tasks |
| Frequently edit PDF text, images, or links | WPS Member | Better for ongoing PDF editing needs, including this text-formatting workflow |
| Share access across multiple users | Shared paid plan | Better for multiple members who need separate accounts and storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page