Share After Compression in WPS on Android lets you compress a spreadsheet before sending it; it includes 1 core task, 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 How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
| Version limit | None stated | The feature description shows no version restriction |
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 channels such as WeChat or email.
Core capabilities include:
- Share After Compression: compress the current spreadsheet before sending it, which is useful for larger files.
- Automatic save: after you tap Compress Now, the file is compressed and saved automatically.
- Preserved file structure: the recipient can unzip the package and continue opening the original file content.
This feature is useful when you need to send spreadsheets through messaging apps, email larger attachments, or finish file sharing quickly on a mobile device. It helps reduce file size before transfer and keeps the sharing flow in one place.
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 |
| Other | Sign in to an available account and use a membership-enabled account for this feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Share entry is available in the top menu bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Share → Share After Compression path in Android spreadsheets, then compresses, saves automatically, and continues to sharing. | Microsoft 365 provides document sharing, link copying, and permission settings. Its official page focuses on cloud sharing and does not describe the same in-sheet compress-before-sharing flow for spreadsheets. | Google Drive lets users share files and set viewer, commenter, or editor permissions. Its official page focuses on permissions and link sharing rather than a built-in spreadsheet compression flow before sharing. | Notion lets users share pages with individuals, teams, or the web and copy page links. Its official page focuses on page permissions and web sharing, not compressed file sharing. | Adobe Acrobat provides PDF compression followed by download or sharing. Its official page focuses on reducing PDF size for sharing, rather than direct spreadsheet sharing on Android. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: combines compression and sharing in one spreadsheet flow on Android; Distinct: the file is compressed and saved automatically before you continue sending it. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance is centered on link sharing and collaboration permissions. | Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance is centered on cloud permissions and link-based sharing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suited to page collaboration and web publishing than spreadsheet compression and sending. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on compressing and sharing PDFs, while WPS is closer to Android spreadsheet sending scenarios. |
| Official Source | — | Share your documents | Share files from Google Drive | Share your work | Compress a PDF |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to handle a spreadsheet on Android and send it quickly, WPS keeps the process more concentrated in one flow. The other products are more focused on link sharing, page collaboration, or PDF compression, so their official scenarios are not the same as spreadsheet sharing after compression.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sending a large work spreadsheet | Mobile office users | The file is large and not convenient to send directly | Use Share After Compression before sending |
| 2 | Sending a statistics sheet through WeChat | Team members | Messaging apps can be sensitive to attachment size | Create a smaller compressed package for transfer |
| 3 | Emailing a report | Business and admin staff | Large attachments can slow down sending | Compress and save automatically before sending by email |
| 4 | Sharing a spreadsheet with many images | Editors working with charts or images | Image-heavy files can become large | Reduce transfer size with Share After Compression |
| 5 | Forwarding a file quickly on mobile | Android phone users | They need to finish processing and sending on the phone | Complete compression and follow-up sharing from one entry |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Share After Compression | Not available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | More complete feature access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the official page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional spreadsheet viewing and editing | Free | Basic daily office work can start with free features |
| Frequent need to compress and share files | WPS Premium | This feature requires membership and fits users who often send files on mobile |
| Need more cloud storage and advanced features | WPS Premium | The official pricing page shows more cloud storage and additional advanced features in paid plans |
How to Subscribe
- Membership purchase: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page