WPS Attachments on Windows lets you insert external files into WPS Presentation slides; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 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 | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | The feature can be used directly from the insert menu |
| Membership limit | None | The feature can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Attachments is an insert feature in WPS Presentation for Windows. It lets you add external files such as PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, and images to the current slide. After insertion, the file appears as an icon on the slide so you can open it during a presentation when needed.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert attachments from local storage into the current slide.
- Display the inserted file as an icon on the slide.
- Open the attached file during editing or presentation for reference.
This feature is useful for training decks, project briefings, classroom materials, and presentation packages that need supporting files. Because attachments become part of the presentation package, they can also increase file size.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for inserting local attachments |
| Other | You need permission to read local files, and your system should have a compatible app to open the attached file type |
Download & Installation
Before using Attachments, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the Attachments button is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation on Windows, you can use Insert > Attachments to add a local file to a slide, and the file appears as an icon for later access. | Microsoft Word supports Insert > Object > Create from File to embed or link a file, and it can display the file as an icon. | Google Docs supports importing Word and PDF files for editing and supports links, images, and file-related smart chips, but the official product page does not describe inserting a local file as an attachment icon inside a document. | Notion supports uploading files into pages, dragging files into content, and adding files through the Files & media property in databases. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding files such as images, PDFs, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets as attachments to a PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The attachment entry is directly available in a presentation workflow, so supporting files can stay on the slide as visible icons. Distinct: The feature information for this Windows workflow states no membership limit and no version limit. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance here focuses on Word document object embedding or linking rather than a slide-based presentation workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses on online document collaboration, imported file editing, and links rather than a slide attachment icon workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed around page content and workspace file management, so files are uploaded into pages or properties instead of being placed as slide attachment icons. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's attachment workflow is centered on PDF files, while WPS places the entry inside presentation editing for slide-based delivery. |
| Official Source | — | Embed or link to a file in Word | Google Docs product page | Images, files & media | Add attachments to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to place supporting files directly inside a presentation and open them from slide icons, WPS offers a more direct workflow for that task. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also support file insertion, upload, or attachment in their own products, but their official workflows focus more on documents, collaborative pages, or PDFs.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main pain point | How Attachments helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project briefing support files | Project managers, sales teams, consultants | Slides stay concise, but supporting contracts, quotes, or notes are still needed | Insert the related file on the relevant slide and open it when needed |
| 2 | Training deck materials | Trainers, teachers, instructors | Courseware and practice files are stored separately | Add practice files or reference documents as slide attachments |
| 3 | Review package preparation | Product, design, and engineering teams | Reviews often require prototypes, spreadsheets, and notes together | Place multiple supporting files on key slides for centralized access |
| 4 | Client presentation handoff | Presales and marketing teams | Extra source files are needed after the presentation ends | Keep supporting files inside the presentation package |
| 5 | Meeting summary with references | Operations and administrative staff | Notes and related files are often sent separately | Add related files to the summary slide for easier follow-up |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert attachments in presentations | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Open inserted attachments | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Partly available | ✅ More tools available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert and open attachments in presentations | Free | The attachment workflow itself can be used directly for basic presentation needs |
| You also need more PDF tools, more cloud storage, or broader document workflows | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who work across documents, presentations, and file management more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page