WPS Scan Input on iOS lets you capture content from the camera, documents, or photos and place it into a worksheet; it includes 3 core tasks, with 0 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 3 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Recommended version | Latest WPS Office for iOS | Helps ensure the full entry points are available |
About This Feature
Overview
Scan Input is a spreadsheet entry feature in WPS Office for iOS that captures content from paper forms, on-screen information, or images and converts it into worksheet input.
Core capabilities include:
- Start Scan Input from Tools > Insert and capture content directly into a sheet.
- Launch Scan Input while editing a cell to reduce manual typing.
- Add a document or choose an item from Photos on the recognition page before converting the result into the worksheet.
This feature is useful for mobile data entry, turning paper forms into spreadsheets, and quickly transferring image-based content into a sheet.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | iPhone or iPad that can run the current WPS Office app normally |
| App version | Latest WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when checking membership status or loading online services |
| Other | Camera permission is required; photo or file access may also be needed when importing materials |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, then open a spreadsheet to access Scan Input |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Sheets, tap Tools, and confirm that Scan Input appears under Insert |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you open Scan Input inside a spreadsheet, recognize captured content, and place the result into the worksheet. It also supports adding materials from documents or Photos. | Microsoft Word officially describes inserting scanned images into a document or using Microsoft Lens or PDF import to bring text into Word. Its official flow is document-focused rather than direct spreadsheet entry. | Google Workspace officially highlights converting PDFs into editable Google Docs for editing and collaboration. The official page does not describe capturing content and writing it directly into spreadsheet cells. | Notion officially focuses on importing files such as PDF, Word, and CSV, or uploading images and files into pages and databases. Its official help content does not describe direct scan-to-cell entry in a mobile spreadsheet workflow. | Adobe Acrobat officially focuses on turning paper or camera images into searchable and editable PDFs with OCR. Its official workflow centers on PDF processing rather than direct spreadsheet cell entry. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS can start Scan Input directly inside the iOS spreadsheet editing flow and continue into worksheet entry after recognition. Distinct: It supports camera capture, document import, and photo import in one workflow. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is more centered on document or PDF conversion before the result is moved elsewhere. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is better suited to converting PDFs into Docs for editing and collaboration, not direct spreadsheet entry. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is better suited to content import and workspace organization, not scan-based worksheet entry. | Compared with WPS: OCR and scan enhancement are strong in PDF workflows, but the official flow is not designed for quick entry into spreadsheet cells on iOS. |
| Official Source | — | Insert scanned text or images into Word | Edit PDFs in Google Docs | Import data into Notion | Paper to PDF |
Overall Conclusion
If your goal is to capture content on an iPhone or iPad and place it into a spreadsheet with fewer manual steps, WPS provides a workflow that is closer to mobile sheet entry. The other products are more focused on document import, PDF editing, or workspace organization, which fits different follow-up tasks.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main challenge | How Scan Input helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Converting paper forms into spreadsheets | Sales teams, admins, store staff | Paper data takes time to type manually | Capture the form and convert the result into worksheet content |
| 2 | Filling in data from screenshots or photos | Finance and operations staff | Image-based numbers are slow to enter one by one | Import from Photos and convert the content into the sheet |
| 3 | Collecting information on site | Field staff, warehouse teams, inspectors | Mobile entry is slow during on-site work | Launch Scan Input from a cell and continue entering data quickly |
| 4 | Extracting document content into a sheet | Project assistants and students | Key details in documents need to be organized in table form | Add a document on the recognition page and convert the result |
| 5 | Quick temporary form filling | General mobile office users | Small batches of data still take time to enter | Start from the tool entry and capture content right away |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Input | ❌ Requires membership | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ More complete PDF capabilities |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly view or edit regular spreadsheets | Free | Basic office tasks are available without Scan Input |
| You often capture content and place it into worksheets | WPS Premium | Scan Input requires membership and fits frequent mobile entry work |
| You also need broader PDF tools and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | The membership plan also covers more document handling and storage needs |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page