WPS Free Draw in WPS PDF on Windows adds a hand-drawn brush style to editable text in PDF files; this feature includes 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
Free Draw is a text styling feature in WPS PDF for Windows. It applies a brush-style effect to selected editable text in a PDF so important content stands out more clearly.
Core tasks include:
- Apply the Free Draw effect from the ribbon after entering text editing mode, which is useful for highlighting headings or key sentences in formal documents.
- Apply the same effect from the floating toolbar, which is useful during quick review or continuous layout adjustments.
Common use cases include training materials, promotional layouts, and emphasis in reports. This feature helps make key text easier to notice and reduces switching between editing entry points. It supports both a ribbon entry and a floating toolbar entry within text editing mode.
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 network connection is required for local text styling; a network connection is needed when signing in for membership features |
| Other | Open a PDF file and enter text editing mode first; text in scanned PDFs usually needs OCR before it can be edited |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then open a PDF file and enter Edit Content to find the related entry points |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS PDF, open an editable PDF, and confirm that Edit Content, Text Edit, and Brush are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, you can select editable text in text editing mode and apply the Free Draw effect with the Brush button. | Microsoft Word can open a PDF and convert it into an editable document for text editing, but Microsoft notes that the converted document may not keep perfect page-to-page correspondence with the original PDF. | The official Google Docs product page highlights Gemini features for drafting, refining, and summarizing content, but it does not describe a native PDF text styling workflow like this one. | Notion supports text styling, colors, and Markdown on pages, but its official help content does not describe a comparable PDF text styling workflow. | Adobe Acrobat can edit PDF text directly, including changing font, size, and alignment, and it can automatically run OCR on scanned PDFs to make text editable. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct Brush entry inside the PDF text editing workflow. Distinct: it supports both a ribbon entry and a floating toolbar entry for the same effect. | Compared with WPS: Word mainly edits PDF content through conversion into an editable Word document, so layout differences may need attention after conversion. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs official information is centered on document writing and AI assistance rather than direct PDF text styling. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward page writing and content organization than PDF text styling. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat offers broader PDF text editing coverage, while WPS provides a more direct entry for this specific brush-style emphasis effect. |
| Official Source | — | Edit a PDF | Gemini in Google Docs | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add a quick emphasis style to editable text in a PDF, WPS provides a more direct entry for this task. If you need broader PDF text editing controls, layout adjustments, or OCR support for scanned files, Adobe Acrobat documents a wider editing scope.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlighting key points in handouts | Teachers and trainers | Important sentences do not stand out enough | Select text and apply the Free Draw effect |
| 2 | Emphasizing promotional copy | Marketing users | Headings do not look distinct enough | Apply the brush style to headings in text editing mode |
| 3 | Marking review feedback | Editors and reviewers | Important revisions need faster visual emphasis | Use the floating toolbar on selected text |
| 4 | Stressing report summaries | Office users | Summary points are easy to miss | Apply Free Draw to keywords in summary sections |
| 5 | Combining multiple text styles | PDF editing users | One text style alone is not expressive enough | Use Free Draw together with bold, italic, or underline |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Edit PDF files | Limited | Available |
| Use Free Draw | Requires PDF editing access through membership | Available |
| Basic PDF reading | Available | Available |
| Some basic PDF tools | Available | Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read PDFs or only handle basic tasks occasionally | Free | Suitable for basic reading and some basic PDF tasks |
| You regularly edit PDF text and need effects such as Free Draw | WPS Premium | This feature depends on PDF editing access and is more suitable for frequent layout and emphasis work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page