WPS Scan Input on iOS helps you capture content with the camera or import existing materials and place recognized results into spreadsheets; it includes 3 core tasks, with 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Scan Input is a spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for iOS that lets you capture content from the camera, images, or documents and convert the recognized result into worksheet content.
Core tasks include:
- Start Scan Input from Tools > Insert when you want to begin a new capture flow.
- Open Scan Input from a cell input box when you want to fill a specific cell while editing.
- Add a document or photo library item on the recognition page before conversion when you already have source materials.
This feature is useful for receipts, forms, tables, and text that need to be entered into a worksheet more quickly. Sign-in and an active membership are required before use.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run the current WPS Office app on iOS or iPadOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable connection is recommended for sign-in, membership verification, and online recognition |
| Other | Camera permission is required; photo or file access is needed when importing existing materials |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on iPhone or iPad, then sign in to your account |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that Scan Input appears under Tools or from the cell input area |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, Scan Input can be opened inside WPS Spreadsheet, use the camera for capture, and continue with Start Conversion to place results into a worksheet. It also supports adding materials from documents or the photo library. | Microsoft Support describes inserting scanned images into Word, or using Microsoft Lens or PDF import to bring scanned text into editable Word content, mainly for document workflows. | Google Workspace Help describes OCR for Gmail attachments in compliance settings, where text is extracted from image attachments for rule processing rather than spreadsheet entry on mobile. | Notion Help explains how to upload images and files or add them to database properties, focusing on content storage and display rather than OCR-based spreadsheet input. | Adobe Acrobat explains OCR for scanned PDFs so text becomes editable and searchable, mainly within PDF editing and document workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry points are built into spreadsheet editing on iOS, including Tools and the cell input area. Advantage: the same flow supports camera capture, document import, and photo library import before conversion. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on Word documents and PDF import, and does not describe direct scan-to-cell entry in a mobile spreadsheet. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on Gmail compliance OCR and does not describe a worksheet input flow. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on uploading and organizing media, and does not describe recognized results being written directly into spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: OCR is centered on editable and searchable PDFs, so the path is more document-oriented when the goal is spreadsheet entry. |
| Official Source | — | Insert scanned text or images into Word | Use optical character recognition to read images | Images, files & media | How to use OCR software for PDFs in 4 easy steps |
Overall Conclusion
If your goal is to capture information on iOS and place it into a WPS spreadsheet with fewer manual steps, Scan Input is closer to the spreadsheet editing flow. Microsoft and Adobe focus more on document or PDF processing, while the official Google and Notion pages do not present the same kind of in-sheet scan input path.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How Scan Input Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On-site form entry | Sales, inspection, and store staff | Paper information often needs to be typed later | Capture and convert content directly into a worksheet |
| 2 | Turning saved images into worksheet content | Users organizing screenshots or photos | Information in the photo library is slow to retype | Import from the photo library and convert the result into the sheet |
| 3 | Adding document-based materials | Users working with receipts or reference files | Document content must be entered item by item | Add a document on the recognition page and convert it into worksheet content |
| 4 | Filling a specific cell | Users already editing a worksheet | They only want to update one location | Open Scan Input from the cell input area and continue from there |
| 5 | Fast text capture | Users entering large amounts of printed text | Manual typing takes too long | Capture text and convert it into worksheet content for later review |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Input | ❌ Requires membership | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing files and regular spreadsheet editing | Free | A paid plan is not necessary if you do not need Scan Input |
| Frequent camera-based recognition into worksheets | WPS Premium | Scan Input is membership-related and helps reduce repeated typing |
| More cloud storage and broader advanced tools | WPS Premium | The pricing page shows higher cloud storage and additional advanced benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page