WPS on Android helps you create a new spreadsheet from a blank file, a template, an imported file, or a scanned image; this feature includes 4 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | You can create a blank spreadsheet directly |
| Membership-related items | 3 | Templates, file import, and image-to-Excel conversion are membership-related |
About This Feature
Overview
Create New Spreadsheet in WPS on Android is a mobile spreadsheet workflow for starting work quickly in WPS Office. You can begin with a blank spreadsheet, use a template, import an existing file, or turn a scanned image into an Excel file.
Core tasks include:
- Create a blank spreadsheet: start from the home page and enter editing mode right away for quick data entry.
- Create from a template: browse or search templates and generate a spreadsheet for recurring formats such as budgets, checklists, or reports.
- Create by importing a file: open a local, recent, or cloud file and continue editing it in WPS.
- Create by scanning an image: recognize table content in an image and convert it into an Excel file.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended for template browsing, membership checks, and online conversion |
| Other | Storage or camera permissions may be required when importing files or scanning images |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, tap the “+” button on the home page, and confirm that entries such as Sheets and Scan are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS supports creating a blank spreadsheet, starting from a template, importing a file, and converting a scanned image into an Excel file. | Microsoft Support explains that Excel can create a new workbook from a blank workbook or a template, with a standard workbook creation flow. | The Google Sheets product page highlights online collaborative spreadsheets, templates, and AI-assisted table and formula creation for cloud-based work. | Notion Help Center explains how to create databases, table views, templates, and AI-built databases, which are oriented more toward structured information management than traditional spreadsheet files. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on converting PDF files or scans into Excel while preserving table structure, rather than providing a full spreadsheet creation workspace. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines blank creation, template-based creation, file import, and scan-to-Excel entry points in one Android workflow for quick mobile spreadsheet setup. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on blank workbooks and templates, while the Android workflow described here covers more mobile-first entry paths in one place. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets clearly emphasizes browser-based collaboration and AI assistance, while WPS centers on starting spreadsheet files directly on Android. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for databases and workspace organization, but it is not centered on creating traditional Excel-style spreadsheet files. | Compared with WPS: Adobe clearly documents PDF and scan conversion to Excel, but it does not present the same combined starting points for blank, template, import, and spreadsheet editing workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Create a new workbook | Google Sheets product page | Create a database | How to convert a PDF to Excel |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to create a spreadsheet quickly on an Android device, WPS provides a continuous path from blank files and templates to file import and scan-to-Excel conversion. If your priority is browser-based collaboration, Google Sheets may fit better. If your main task is converting PDFs or scans into Excel, Adobe Acrobat is a focused option.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick data capture | Students, sales staff, field workers | Need to create a spreadsheet immediately on a phone | Create a blank spreadsheet |
| 2 | Reusing a fixed format | Admin, finance, and operations users | Do not want to rebuild headers and layout every time | Create from a template |
| 3 | Continuing work on an existing file | Office users | The file already exists locally or in the cloud | Create by importing a file |
| 4 | Turning paper tables into editable files | Teachers, store staff, warehouse staff | Need to convert image-based tables into editable content | Create by scanning an image |
| 5 | Mobile spreadsheet setup | Users who work away from a desk | It is inconvenient to start on a computer first | Complete creation and conversion directly on Android |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Template downloads | Limited template downloads | Access to advanced templates |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space |
| PDF to Word/Excel/PPT | Related conversion tools are listed | Related conversion tools are included in the plan comparison |
| Create a blank spreadsheet | Available | Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to create blank spreadsheets occasionally | Free | Good for basic spreadsheet creation and quick records |
| You often use templates or need more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better for repeated spreadsheet setup, cloud saving, and broader template access |
| You regularly import, convert, and manage more files on mobile | WPS Premium | Better suited to mobile workflows that involve conversion and extended file handling |
How to Subscribe
- Open the WPS membership page and choose a plan that fits your needs: https://www.wps.com/buy/
Source: WPS Office pricing page