Export as Image in WPS for Android helps you save or share spreadsheet content as images; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 2 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 | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None stated | The feature description shows no version restriction |
About This Feature
Overview
Export as Image is a spreadsheet sharing and export feature in WPS Office for Android. It helps you turn a full page, a selected sheet area, or long-image content into an image for local saving or sharing in other apps.
Core tasks include:
- Share as Image: generate an image from the Share entry and optionally add page numbers, headers, or adjust pagination.
- Share as Long Image: select a sheet area, create a long image for continuous viewing, then save or share it.
- Export as Image: open the More menu and choose long image output, page-by-page output, or card image output.
This feature is useful for work updates, sending spreadsheet snapshots in chat, and keeping a quick visual copy of spreadsheet content on mobile. It is also helpful when you want to preserve layout and share content in a format that is easy to view right away.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can install and run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No strict requirement for local saving; an internet connection is helpful for sharing, collaboration, or email delivery |
| Other | Allow storage or media access if prompted, and make sure the device has enough free space for image files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office on Android, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that related entries appear under Share or More |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports generating images from spreadsheets on Android through Share as Image, Share as Long Image, or Export as Image, with options to save locally or continue sharing. | Microsoft Support mainly describes saving an existing picture or graphic as a separate image file in Office apps, rather than directly exporting a mobile spreadsheet page as a shareable image. | Google Docs Editors Help mainly describes downloading files in supported formats such as document formats or PDF, and this official page does not describe direct spreadsheet-page export to image. | Notion officially supports exporting content as PDF, HTML, or Markdown & CSV, including on mobile, but does not describe direct page export to image. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports converting PDFs to image formats such as JPG, PNG, and TIFF, which fits PDF-based image output workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: image export and sharing can be completed directly inside WPS spreadsheets on Android; Distinct: it includes standard image, long image, and multiple output styles for mobile sharing. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow focuses more on saving existing graphic objects, and the cited page does not describe direct Android spreadsheet-page export to image. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow focuses more on downloading a file copy or saving as PDF, without a direct spreadsheet-to-image sharing flow on the cited page. | Compared with WPS: it is more oriented to page and workspace export, with official export formats centered on PDF, HTML, and Markdown. | Compared with WPS: the workflow usually starts from a PDF and then converts it to an image, so the path is longer when the original content is a spreadsheet. |
| Official Source | — | Save a picture or other graphic as a separate file | Create, view or download a file | Export your content | Convert PDFs to image formats in Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to turning spreadsheet content into images directly on Android and then saving or sending the result from within the spreadsheet workflow. Other products also provide export or conversion features, but they are more focused on file download, PDF export, or existing graphic objects rather than direct mobile spreadsheet image sharing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Send spreadsheet results in chat | Office users | Recipients may not want to open a spreadsheet file | Use Share as Image to generate and send an image quickly |
| 2 | Create a long image for updates | Team members | Large tables are hard to read continuously in chat | Use Share as Long Image to export a long image |
| 3 | Keep a local spreadsheet snapshot | Students and note takers | Need to preserve the current layout state | Use Export as Image to save a local copy |
| 4 | Output different image layouts | Heavy mobile users | Different sharing situations need different image styles | Choose long image, page-by-page output, or card image under Export as Image |
| 5 | Share with extra context | Users who need page numbers or headers | Recipients may not easily identify page order or table structure | Add page numbers or headers in Share as Image and adjust pagination |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet viewing and editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic Export as Image use | ✅ Partly available | ✅ |
| Advanced image output options | ❌ Some advanced options are unavailable | ✅ Some advanced options are available |
| PDF and more advanced conversion tools | Limited | ✅ More complete conversion tools are included |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Save spreadsheet images occasionally | Free | Suitable for basic viewing, editing, and some image output needs |
| Share long images often or use more advanced options | WPS Premium | Better suited to frequent export, sharing, and broader advanced features |
| Need more PDF tools and more cloud storage at the same time | WPS Premium | The pricing page shows broader PDF tools and higher cloud storage in paid plans |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page