WPS Background Picture on macOS lets you add or remove a worksheet background image in WPS Sheets; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Background Picture on macOS is a WPS Sheets feature for adding a worksheet background image and removing it when needed. After insertion, the selected image is tiled across the worksheet area, which is useful when you want to improve the visual style of a sheet for posters, certificates, or display-oriented layouts.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device running macOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local background image insertion or removal |
| Other | You need a local image file and a worksheet that can be opened in WPS Sheets |
Source: WPS system requirements
Download & Installation
Before you use this worksheet background image feature, install WPS Office for Mac and open a spreadsheet file.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office → open a spreadsheet file → check the Page tab for background picture options |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you insert a background picture into a worksheet and remove it later. The image is tiled across the sheet area. | Excel lets you add or remove a sheet background. Microsoft also states that the background is for display only and is not printed. | Google Sheets lets you add an image in a cell or over cells, but this is different from a worksheet background mode. | Notion lets you add page icons and cover photos for page presentation, rather than a worksheet background inside a spreadsheet. | Adobe Acrobat lets you add backgrounds to PDF pages, which is designed for PDF page editing rather than spreadsheet worksheets. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: WPS provides a direct worksheet background workflow in WPS Sheets, which is convenient when you need to quickly style a sheet layout. | Compared with WPS: Excel also supports sheet backgrounds, but Microsoft explicitly notes that the background is not printed. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses on inserted image objects in or over cells instead of a full worksheet background. | Compared with WPS: Notion cover images are page-level visuals and do not map to worksheet background editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe background tools are built for PDF pages, so the editing context is different from spreadsheet work. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft support page | Google Docs Editors Help | Notion help page | Adobe Acrobat help page |
Overall Conclusion: If you need a worksheet background image directly inside a spreadsheet, WPS and Excel both provide a dedicated path for that task. If your work is closer to image objects in cells, page covers, or PDF page backgrounds, Google Sheets, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat fit those scenarios more closely.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Promotional sheet styling | Marketing and operations teams | A plain worksheet may not look visually strong enough | Insert a background picture to improve the page appearance |
| 2 | Certificate or poster base layout | Admin staff and design collaborators | A sheet needs a quick visual base image | Use a background picture as the worksheet base layer |
| 3 | Template style consistency | Template owners and team coordinators | Multiple sheets need a more consistent visual style | Apply a similar background picture to the worksheet |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a background picture | ✅ | ✅ |
| Remove a background picture | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage and broader benefits | Basic benefits | More benefits and higher storage capacity |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday worksheet background insertion or removal | Free | The feature in this guide can be used directly |
| Broader document workflows with more cloud storage and added tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need more document-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page