WPS Image is the image handling feature in WPS Sheets on iOS; it includes 4 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Image is the built-in picture insertion and adjustment feature in WPS Sheets on iOS. It helps you add local images, camera photos, and icon assets to a worksheet, then choose whether the picture stays over cells or in a cell.
Core tasks include:
- Insert images from Camera, Photos, Recent, or Documents.
- Open the image editing entry after selecting a picture.
- Adjust picture position and size.
- Switch between Picture over Cells and Picture in Cell.
This feature works well for product lists, inspection records, data annotation, and mobile spreadsheet entry, especially when you need both structured data and visual references in one sheet.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is needed when importing images from Recent or Documents in the cloud |
| Other | Camera access is needed for taking photos, and Photos access is needed for importing from the photo library |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Sheets, go to Tools → Insert, and confirm that Picture over Cells or Picture in Cell is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting pictures in WPS Sheets on iOS as either Picture over Cells or Picture in Cell, and lets you switch between the two picture types. | Excel supports inserting a picture in a cell and converting an existing floating picture over cells into a picture in a cell. | The Google Sheets Learning Center highlights spreadsheet creation, editing, and collaboration, but this page does not describe a native picture-type switching workflow for cells. | Notion supports adding images in pages and in database Files & media properties, including table property cells. | Acrobat supports adding images to PDFs and adjusting their position and size, which fits document editing rather than spreadsheet cell-image workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings both Picture over Cells and Picture in Cell entry points together on iOS. Distinct: it also supports importing from Camera, Photos, Recent, and Documents in one mobile workflow. | Compared with WPS: Excel's official page focuses on workbook-based picture-in-cell actions and conversion, with the cited guidance centered on Excel rather than an iOS-first mobile path. | Compared with WPS: the cited Google page focuses more on collaboration and spreadsheet learning resources than on a dedicated image-in-cell workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward content pages and database properties, so image handling is tied to page blocks and database fields rather than spreadsheet picture editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page editing and does not present a spreadsheet workflow for switching between floating pictures and in-cell pictures. |
| Official Source | — | Insert Picture in-cell in Excel | Google Sheets training and help | Images, files & media | Add images to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to insert pictures quickly in a spreadsheet on iOS and switch between floating display and in-cell placement, WPS provides a more direct mobile path for this task. Other products fit adjacent scenarios such as workbook editing, collaboration workspaces, or PDF editing, but their image workflows are not the same as spreadsheet picture handling on iOS.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add product images to item sheets | E-commerce staff, store teams | Text-only rows make products harder to identify | Insert Picture in Cell to show product images inside the sheet |
| 2 | Record on-site inspections | Inspectors, project staff | Issues need to be documented with photos while working in the field | Insert pictures from Camera and keep them in the worksheet |
| 3 | Add visual notes to data | Teachers, analysts | Data sometimes needs image-based explanation | Insert Picture over Cells and adjust its position and size |
| 4 | Organize mobile image materials quickly | Sales staff, administrative staff | Phone images need to be added to a spreadsheet quickly | Import from Photos or Recent and continue editing in the sheet |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert local images or camera photos | ✅ | ✅ |
| Switch between Picture over Cells and Picture in Cell | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use some icon assets | Limited; some assets show a membership mark | ✅ Access to more membership-marked assets |
| Access more advanced tools beyond this feature | Basic tools available | More advanced tools and extended capabilities available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Daily image insertion, photo import, and spreadsheet records | Free | Covers common tasks such as inserting images, adjusting them, and switching picture types |
| Broader icon asset access and wider use of advanced tools | WPS Member | Better suited for ongoing needs around asset range and extended tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page