WPS Attachments lets you insert and manage attached files on PDF pages; this guide covers 3 core tasks, 0 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 3 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | Available in WPS Office for Windows with PDF editing support |
About This Feature
Overview
Attachments in WPS PDF let you embed other files inside a PDF so related materials can travel with the main document. This is useful for keeping supporting documents, source files, images, compressed folders, or media files together with one PDF.
Core tasks include:
- Add attachments to place an attachment icon on a PDF page and embed a file.
- Open attachments by double-clicking the attachment icon on the page.
- Delete attachments to remove the icon and the attached file from the PDF.
This workflow is useful for contract archives, project handoff packages, training materials, and any scenario where multiple related files need to stay together in one PDF.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office with PDF editing support |
| Network | No constant internet connection is required for local attachment actions, but downloading, sign-in, and subscription services require internet access |
| Other | Local file access permission is required, and PDF attachment editing requires membership |
Download & Installation
Before using Attachments, install WPS Office for Windows and open a PDF file in WPS PDF.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open any PDF, and confirm that the Attachment entry is available in the PDF editing interface |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS PDF lets you place an attachment icon on a PDF page, embed a file, open it later, and remove it when needed. | Word can insert an object from a file and either link to it or embed it in a document. | Google Docs focuses on cloud collaboration and sharing. Files are typically shared by link or sent after download rather than embedded as PDF page attachments. | Notion supports uploading files and media to pages and databases, with options to upload or embed links. | Acrobat lets you add files as attachments to PDFs, and attached files move with the PDF. |
| Official Source | — | Insert an object in Word or Outlook | Google Docs product page | Images, files & media | Add attachments to PDFs |
Advantage: It is designed for page-level PDF attachments, which is useful when you need supporting files to stay with the PDF itself.
Overall Conclusion
If you need a practical way to add attachments to PDF pages and distribute everything in one file, WPS and Adobe provide the closest match. Microsoft, Google, and Notion support related file workflows, but their official approaches focus more on embedded objects, cloud sharing, or uploaded page content than page-based PDF attachments.
Source: Insert an object in Word or Outlook; Google Docs product page; Images, files & media; Add attachments to PDFs
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Typical users | Main challenge | How Attachments helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract support files | Legal and administrative teams | Contract text and supporting files are stored separately | Add supporting files directly to the contract PDF |
| 2 | Project delivery packages | Project managers and implementation teams | Handoff documents, source files, and spreadsheets are scattered | Attach original files or compressed folders to the delivery PDF |
| 3 | Training material bundles | Trainers and internal learning teams | Slides and practice files need to be sent together | Add practice files and examples to the training PDF |
| 4 | Approval document supplements | Finance and procurement teams | Reviewers need receipts, details, or backup files beyond the main PDF | Insert attachment icons on the page for quick access |
| 5 | Multimedia instructions | Product and design teams | Text alone is not enough to explain the full context | Attach audio, video, or image files to the PDF |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF viewing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Partial access | ✅ |
| Add attachments to PDF | ❌ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF editing | Limited | ✅ |
Source: How to insert attachments in PDF files; WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read or review PDFs | Free | Suitable for basic opening and reading tasks |
| You regularly need to add or manage attachments in PDF files | WPS Premium | Attachment insertion is a membership-related PDF editing feature and is more suitable for recurring document packaging and archive work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page