How to Insert Images in WPS on macOS

Use WPS Insert Image on macOS through 7 how-to topics, including 5 free topics and 2 membership-related items; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an image from a local file

Entry path: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Place the cursor on the slide where you want to add the image.
2. Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.
3. Click Picture, then select Local Picture.
4. Browse to the image file you want to use.
5. Click Open to insert it.

Success Criteria

• The selected image appears on the current slide.
• The image can be moved, resized, or arranged afterward.

Tips While Using

• Common image formats are recommended for stable display.
• Confirm the file location before inserting to reduce repeated searching.

2. Drag and drop an image into a slide

Entry path: Drag an image file directly into the presentation canvas

1. Open the folder that contains the image.
2. Select the target image.
3. Drag the image into the target area in WPS Presentation.
4. Release the mouse to insert it.

Success Criteria

• The image appears directly on the current slide.
• The image position generally matches the drop area.

Tips While Using

• Switch to the target slide before dragging so the image goes to the correct page.
• If drag and drop does not work, use the local picture entry instead.

3. Insert an online picture

Entry path: Insert → Picture → More Pictures

1. Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.
2. Click Picture and browse online categories such as featured, business, or education resources.
3. Click More Pictures to open the image library.
4. Enter keywords in the search box.
5. Select an image and insert it into the slide.

Success Criteria

• The online picture is inserted into the current slide.
• You can continue to resize and reposition it.

Tips While Using

• Some online pictures may show membership marks.
• Review the allowed usage scope of online images when needed.
• This feature requires an internet connection.

4. Batch insert multiple images

Entry path: Insert → Picture → Local Picture

1. Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.
2. Click Picture, then select Local Picture.
3. In the file picker, hold the Command key and select multiple images.
4. Click Open to import them together.

Success Criteria

• Multiple images are inserted into the current editing area.
• Each image can be selected and adjusted separately.

Tips While Using

• Organize file names before batch import so images are easier to identify later.
• If there are many images, insert them in smaller groups for easier layout work.

5. Copy and paste an image

Entry path: Copy an image, then use Paste

1. Copy the target image from another app or folder.
2. Return to the WPS Presentation editing area.
3. Place the cursor where you want the image to appear.
4. Use the paste command to insert it.

Success Criteria

• The image appears on the current slide.
• The image can be selected and edited normally.

Tips While Using

• If the pasted image looks blurry, insert the local file instead.
• Some web images may be limited by copy permissions.

6. Insert content with Screenshot

Entry path: Insert → Screenshot

1. Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.
2. Click Screenshot.
3. Choose the screenshot mode you want to use.
4. Double-click the left mouse button to finish the capture. If you need to try again, right-click to recapture.

Success Criteria

• The captured screen content is inserted into the current slide.
• The captured area matches the intended content.

Tips While Using

• Some screenshot-related abilities may depend on membership status.
• Close unrelated windows before capturing so the result is clearer.

7. Open image options from the Home tab

Entry path: Home → Picture drop-down button

1. Click the Home tab at the top of the window.
2. Click the drop-down button next to Picture.
3. Choose a local image, paged illustration, or online picture resource entry from the expanded menu.

Success Criteria

• The image insertion menu opens successfully.
• You can continue to a specific image insertion method.

Tips While Using

• This entry is useful when you want faster access during routine editing.
• If you do not see the option you need, switch to the Insert tab for the full set of entries.