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How to Use WPS Scan Input on iOS

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use Scan Input through 3 how-to topics, all of which are membership-related; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to capture, import, and convert content into your worksheet.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Start Scan Input from the Tools menuWPS Premium required
22. Launch Scan Input while editing a cellWPS Premium required
33. Add a document or photo before conversionWPS Premium required

How-to Guide

1. Start Scan Input from the Tools menu

Entry path: Tools at the bottom → Insert → Scan Input

  1. Open WPS Sheets.
  2. Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Switch to Insert.
  4. Tap Scan Input.
  5. When the camera opens, capture the content you want to enter.
  6. Wait for the recognition result to appear.
  7. Tap Start Conversion to place the result into the sheet.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can enter the recognition page and see a preview of the recognized result.
  • Next action available: After you tap Start Conversion, the result can be placed into the current sheet.

Tips While Using

  • Permissions or membership: This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Environment: Allow camera access before first use.
  • Common mistake: Dark, reflective, or blurry content may reduce recognition quality.

2. Launch Scan Input while editing a cell

Entry path: Double-tap a cell → Scan Input at the upper-left of the input box

  1. Open WPS Sheets.
  2. Double-tap the cell where you want to enter data to open the input box.
  3. Tap Scan Input at the upper-left of the input box.
  4. Capture the content you want to enter.
  5. Review the recognition result.
  6. Tap Start Conversion to place the content into the current cell or current editing flow.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can open the Scan Input page directly from the cell editing view.
  • Next action available: After conversion, you can continue editing the current cell content.

Tips While Using

  • Permissions or membership: This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Common mistake: If the target cell is not selected first, the result may not continue in the expected entry position.

3. Add a document or photo before conversion

Entry path: On the Scan Input page → Add Document or Photos

  1. Open the Scan Input page first.
  2. Depending on your material source, tap Add Document or Photos.
  3. Select the file or image you want to convert.
  4. Wait for recognition to finish and display the result.
  5. Review the recognized content.
  6. Tap Start Conversion to place the result into the sheet.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A document or photo can be loaded successfully and the recognition result is displayed.
  • Next action available: After recognition, you can continue directly to conversion.

Tips While Using

  • Permissions or membership: This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Environment: Photo or file access permission may be required when importing materials.
  • Common mistake: If the material is too dense or cropped at the edges, choose a clearer file or image and try again.