Export as Image in WPS on iOS lets you turn spreadsheet content into a long image or card image for saving and sharing; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 2 membership-related.
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 limit | No specific version limit stated | See feature details below |
About This Feature
Overview
Export as Image is a built-in spreadsheet sharing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you convert the current spreadsheet page or a selected area into an image format so the content is easier to send in chat apps, email, or collaborative workflows.
Core capabilities include:
- Exporting a long image or card image from the Share entry for quick visual sharing.
- Selecting a screenshot area or a specific sheet before exporting an image.
- Saving an exported image locally from the More menu for later use.
This feature is useful for work updates, spreadsheet result sharing, mobile archiving, and cross-app communication. Before saving or sharing, you can adjust page settings, background, watermark, and the bottom card.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local saving; a network connection is needed for online sharing or sending through collaboration and email services |
| Other | Allow photo library or file-saving permissions when needed; make sure the target sharing app or account is available |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that Share or More is available at the top of the window |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS on iOS can export spreadsheet content as a long image or card image, with options to save, share, and adjust page settings, background, watermark, and the bottom card. | Microsoft Support describes saving an existing picture or graphic as a separate image file in Office apps, which focuses on embedded objects rather than exporting a spreadsheet page as a shareable image. | Google Docs Editors Help explains downloading files in supported formats, but it does not describe exporting spreadsheet pages directly as long images or card images for sharing. | Notion Help Center explains exporting pages or databases as PDF, HTML, or Markdown & CSV, with export focused on page backup and content portability. | Adobe Acrobat Help explains converting PDF files to image formats such as JPG, PNG, and TIFF, which is centered on PDF-to-image conversion. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: built for mobile spreadsheet sharing workflows; Distinct: supports long images, card images, area selection, and direct save or share actions in one flow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official workflow is centered on saving existing graphics or illustrations as separate files, not on turning a spreadsheet view into a mobile sharing image. | Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance focuses on file download and export, not a spreadsheet-to-long-image sharing flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion export is oriented toward backup and document portability instead of spreadsheet image sharing on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is suitable when the source file is already a PDF, but spreadsheet content usually needs an extra conversion step first. |
| 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
For mobile spreadsheet sharing, WPS on iOS provides a more direct export-to-image workflow than the compared alternatives. Other products cover adjacent needs such as saving embedded graphics, downloading files, backing up pages, or converting PDFs, but their official workflows focus on different output goals.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | Recommended solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work update sharing | Office users | Spreadsheet content is hard to read directly in chat tools | Use Share → Share as Long Image to generate a long image before sending |
| 2 | Partial data capture | Users who only need part of a sheet | Exporting the whole page is unnecessary | Select the screenshot area first, then export the image |
| 3 | Social post preparation | Users who publish visual content | Spreadsheet files are not ideal for direct posting | Export a card image and adjust the background or watermark |
| 4 | Local record keeping | Mobile users | A quick local copy is needed | Use More → Export as Image to save the result locally |
| 5 | Cross-app sharing | Collaboration users | File compatibility may vary across apps | Share the exported image through chat, email, or collaboration tools |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Export as Image | ✅ Can generate and save exported images | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced options | Some options may be limited | ✅ More related options are available |
| PDF and broader advanced tools | Focused on basic functions | ✅ The pricing page lists broader PDF conversion and advanced tool access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional spreadsheet image export | Free | Suitable for basic image export and saving |
| Frequent sharing with more styling or advanced options | WPS Premium | Better suited to repeated sharing and broader advanced tool needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page