Share After Compression in WPS on Android lets you compress a spreadsheet before sending it; there is 1 core task in total, with 0 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Share After Compression is a sharing feature in WPS Office for Android spreadsheets. It helps you reduce file size before sending a document through apps such as WeChat or email.
Core capability:
- Share After Compression: compresses and saves the file before you continue with sharing, which is useful for larger spreadsheet files.
Common use cases include sending spreadsheets in instant messaging apps, attaching files in email, and handling larger sheets that contain many images.
It helps reduce the friction of sending large attachments and makes file transfer more convenient in mobile work scenarios.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Keep a network connection when sharing through online channels such as WeChat or email |
| Other | You need to be able to open spreadsheet files and use the target sharing app on the device |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Share entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Share After Compression entry in WPS spreadsheets on Android. After you tap it, the file can be compressed and saved before you continue sharing. | Microsoft 365 officially highlights document sharing, permissions, and shareable links. The official page does not describe a built-in spreadsheet flow that compresses a file first and then shares it in one step. | Google Drive and Google Docs officially support file sharing with viewer, commenter, and editor permissions. The official page does not describe an in-sheet compress-then-share workflow. | Notion officially supports sharing pages, copying links, inviting guests, and web access settings. The official page does not describe compressing spreadsheet files before sharing. | Adobe officially highlights sharing PDF links for review and comments. Its official sharing workflow is centered on PDF collaboration rather than spreadsheet compression before sending. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines compression and sharing preparation in one mobile flow. Distinct: it is more direct for sending larger spreadsheet files from Android. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page focuses more on cloud sharing and permission control than on compressing a local spreadsheet before sending. | Compared with WPS: Google's official page focuses more on cloud permissions and collaboration, without emphasizing a local compress-before-share path for spreadsheet files. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward page collaboration and link sharing, not toward compressing spreadsheet files before delivery. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on PDF review and commenting. For spreadsheet files, WPS is closer to the original file-sharing scenario described here. |
| Official Source | — | Share your documents | Share files from Google Drive | Share your work | Share PDF files for review |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to compress a spreadsheet on Android and then send it quickly, WPS offers a more focused path for that task. The other products above are more centered on link sharing, permission management, page collaboration, or PDF review, so their workflows serve different needs.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sending large spreadsheets in WeChat | Mobile office users | The file is large and less convenient to send | Use Share After Compression before sending |
| 2 | Sending spreadsheet attachments by email | Business users | Email attachments may be too large | Compress the file first, then share it by email |
| 3 | Transferring reports with many images | Sales and operations staff | Image-heavy files can become large | Compress before sharing to reduce transfer pressure |
| 4 | Forwarding files quickly while away from a desk | Travelers and field staff | Mobile handling time is limited | Complete compression and sharing preparation inside the spreadsheet |
| 5 | Handing off a working file to teammates | Team members | A spreadsheet needs to be sent to a colleague quickly | Compress, save, and continue sharing through a common channel |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Share After Compression | ❌ | ✅ |
| Basic document viewing and editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| More advanced benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced features and membership benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional spreadsheet viewing and editing | Free | Suitable for everyday basic office work |
| Frequent need to compress and share files | WPS Premium | Gives access to this membership feature and reduces friction when sending larger files |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page